tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.comments2008-12-20T14:28:03.324-06:00Taco Punch and other random tales of MommynessThe Girl Kind of Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14613026969374634445noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-13450521528686947822008-12-20T14:28:00.000-06:002008-12-20T14:28:00.000-06:00Watch out momma! She's really lettin' ya know jus...Watch out momma! She's really lettin' ya know just how she feels, lol. She's adorable!!! I'm so glad all is well with you and I'm sure your husband will be fine in Iraq. I will keep him as well as your family in my prayers. Congrats to your son for doing so well in school and I wish your daughter well as she gets settled into her new home. Wishing you the very best this holiday season as the fall semester closes out. <BR/><BR/>Merry, merry and Happy happy!!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-59507435805983029732008-11-16T18:36:00.000-06:002008-11-16T18:36:00.000-06:00Hey Shawn,Just wanted to let you know that I've ch...Hey Shawn,<BR/><BR/>Just wanted to let you know that I've changed my account name to jsgirl-rayofsunshine from jsgirl-halfthebattle. Please stop by whenever you like. Thanks and be blessed!<BR/><BR/>http://jsgirl-rayofsunshine.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>~Pam~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-24837016205807704452008-10-13T19:46:00.000-05:002008-10-13T19:46:00.000-05:00Hi Shawn, Young guys who are learning how to becom...Hi Shawn, Young guys who are learning how to become gentlemen are soooooo cute! I have two boys (17 & 20). They have gone through this rite of passage too. At the 17 year old's homecoming they decided to wear their suits and gowns to a hot dog restaurant for dinner. I don't get it, but what do I know....I'm a fossil.Beth's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07911299424747643893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-67283115795534435102008-10-13T09:17:00.000-05:002008-10-13T09:17:00.000-05:00Alright! I'm so excited for him (and you)! I'm sur...Alright! I'm so excited for him (and you)! I'm sure this is a big big night for him (and you)! I didn't go to my homecoming because I couldn't get a date... I was such a loser... I mean, I was too cool to go. Anyway, this is the time for a young (gentle)man to learn about the dating rituals. Although girls say they can do things themselves, they don't really mean it. So, yes, the door opening always scores bonus points :)<BR/><BR/>P.S. Be sure to get the photo of them on the stairscase... Such a classic.Raisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08464415514868743879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-5320543566917457352008-10-11T05:41:00.000-05:002008-10-11T05:41:00.000-05:00Looks like a lady is teaching her son how to treat...Looks like a lady is teaching her son how to treat a woman. I'm sure that not only will he appreciate you when he's older, but his wife will thank you as well.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02904024507867487521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-3788108186524688302008-10-10T23:01:00.000-05:002008-10-10T23:01:00.000-05:00Andy - I couldn's have said that better myself.Don...Andy - I couldn's have said that better myself.<BR/><BR/>Don - Thank you. :)The Girl Kind of Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14613026969374634445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-24661513649074029892008-10-07T21:48:00.000-05:002008-10-07T21:48:00.000-05:00Good to know that things are and will continue to ...Good to know that things are and will continue to turn out good for you and your family. Hurricanes are getting scarier by the day.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02904024507867487521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-62293281129358215072008-10-06T10:47:00.000-05:002008-10-06T10:47:00.000-05:00I'm so glad to hear that you've got everything und...I'm so glad to hear that you've got everything under control. Losing a house in a way that insurance wouldn't cover would be a major problem so I'm sure it was worth every penny you had to invest. Also, it's one less thing for your husband to worry about while he's overseas.Andy Egizi, Program Coordinatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16037864852115826757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-50424148514575188032008-09-26T13:33:00.000-05:002008-09-26T13:33:00.000-05:00Take your time and continue to handle your busines...Take your time and continue to handle your business. Blogging will be here upon your return.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02904024507867487521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-3134014259898715382008-09-24T16:28:00.000-05:002008-09-24T16:28:00.000-05:00Shawn, life throws rocks at us, but you must stay ...Shawn, life throws rocks at us, but you must stay optimistic! Good thing your hubby is there for additional support; good thing you and your family are safe; good thing no one fell into the ravine; and you guys got your 15 minutes of fame, which is always a plus! Quit sucking up all the good luck! - I could really use some... I've had the sniffles all freaking day.Raisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08464415514868743879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-22574319402621333842008-09-19T14:43:00.000-05:002008-09-19T14:43:00.000-05:00Oh sweetie, my heart goes out to you and your fami...Oh sweetie, my heart goes out to you and your family. I know how it is having 'home' issues not knowing if you'll even have a house to come home to. I hope everything will be ok. You and your family will be in my prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-5318485917226066432008-09-18T16:53:00.000-05:002008-09-18T16:53:00.000-05:00HOLY COW! Downstate we have 10 days of sunny days...HOLY COW! Downstate we have 10 days of sunny days forcast so I hope that's true for you too. Will your insurance cover this if it get's worse?Andy Egizi, Program Coordinatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16037864852115826757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-17315481895072961552008-09-18T16:14:00.000-05:002008-09-18T16:14:00.000-05:00Oh no! I hope you guys are okay and get everythin...Oh no! I hope you guys are okay and get everything figured out soon. Keep us posted!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08752702232817773550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-36699589081971149372008-09-15T16:32:00.000-05:002008-09-15T16:32:00.000-05:00Too funny @ lots of beer being the remedy towards ...Too funny @ lots of beer being the remedy towards family reunions. Since this post is old, I wonder hw did you handle your business?<BR/><BR/>Did the breathing exercise really help with the anxiety?Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02904024507867487521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-62301728575985852332008-09-07T19:57:00.000-05:002008-09-07T19:57:00.000-05:00Beth C. - LOL!!! In high school I spent a year wit...Beth C. - LOL!!! In high school I spent a year with my bangs grown out and over my face. It's a wonder I didn't smash into every wall available and fall down or trip up stairs. <BR/><BR/>I don't really have that much hair on my lip so, maybe I'm just a wussy-girl. ?? :)The Girl Kind of Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14613026969374634445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-87098773391127931312008-09-07T09:46:00.000-05:002008-09-07T09:46:00.000-05:00Long ago (20 years) I was a hairdresser. We waxed ...Long ago (20 years) I was a hairdresser. We waxed eyebrows and mustaches. I think if too much hair is covered in one application it is like ripping skin off of your face. You could try a smaller area or bleach it. My seventeen year old decided to wear his hair covering his eyes. It looks very cool but I am waiting for him to fall down a flight of stairs (uncool).Beth's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07911299424747643893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-72328878877995421412008-09-06T17:26:00.000-05:002008-09-06T17:26:00.000-05:00Andy - YES! Isn't it fab?!?Don - I'm sure the look...Andy - YES! Isn't it fab?!?<BR/><BR/>Don - I'm sure the look on my face was priceless. :)<BR/><BR/>Jessica - LOL!!!! That's great...well, from my perspective, anyway.The Girl Kind of Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14613026969374634445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-55655370301201045402008-09-05T12:09:00.000-05:002008-09-05T12:09:00.000-05:00A few weeks ago my husband had a mohawk for about ...A few weeks ago my husband had a mohawk for about a day. He won't let me wax his eyebrows either. Strange the similarities between him and your 14-year-old son...Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08752702232817773550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-41938265311135591542008-09-04T19:39:00.000-05:002008-09-04T19:39:00.000-05:00Funny blog post, especially your visuals concernin...Funny blog post, especially your visuals concerning how you acted when hearing of a mustache.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02904024507867487521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-42192315231039174942008-09-01T15:42:00.000-05:002008-09-01T15:42:00.000-05:00There's a muppet wiki!? Thank you.There's a muppet wiki!? Thank you.Andy Egizi, Program Coordinatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16037864852115826757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-11576555447138314912008-08-28T20:56:00.000-05:002008-08-28T20:56:00.000-05:00Breathe in Breathe outBreathe inBreathe outBreathe...Breathe in <BR/>Breathe out<BR/><BR/>Breathe in<BR/>Breathe out<BR/><BR/>Breathe in <BR/>Breathe out<BR/><BR/>Woo woo!! It's working!!The Girl Kind of Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14613026969374634445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-23012783896264609902008-08-28T18:59:00.000-05:002008-08-28T18:59:00.000-05:00"Remedy: Lots of beers. No, wait...that's the cure..."Remedy: Lots of beers. No, wait...that's the cure for the family reunion. The remedy for the first week of class is deep chest breathing, yoga, soft music, and only concentrating on one task at a time..."<BR/><BR/>I totally agree with this remedy. Take your time, prioritize, organize, and take frequent breaks (no beers, though, lol). For me, the first week is usually the most fun because you're getting settled and getting to know your fellow classmates and professor, but it can also be overwhelming because of the amount of work that's expected of the student. Relax, de-stress in a positive manner, and do some of those infamous breathing excercises that you mentioned. You'll be fine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-64428225954195413542008-08-28T10:22:00.000-05:002008-08-28T10:22:00.000-05:00Jsgirl - We usually go through phases. The argumen...Jsgirl - We usually go through phases. The argument phase, the "you just don't understand me so I'm not going to talk to you" phase, and eventually we get to the "let's start over" phase. She loves to wipe the slate clean and so do I. And yes, we MUST stick together or I fear we may not survive it! :)<BR/><BR/>Andy - I don't know which is harder: being a teen or being the parent of a teen. It's almost as maddening a question as the chicken and the egg conundrum.The Girl Kind of Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14613026969374634445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-4166535519386800402008-08-27T19:31:00.000-05:002008-08-27T19:31:00.000-05:00I'm thinking that most of your story is happening ...I'm thinking that most of your story is happening off camera - which is not to suggest that you need to share the whole story. I'm just empathizing with the feeling that sometimes it's better to wax philosophic.Andy Egizi, Program Coordinatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16037864852115826757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784225511550174995.post-4643995528649113362008-08-27T18:30:00.000-05:002008-08-27T18:30:00.000-05:00Good judgement call! This might just be what make...Good judgement call! This might just be what makes her feel better. Have you shared your thoughts of renewel with her? How do you suppose this will go over with her. Ya know, teens have a different way of thinking than we as adults do, so I'd be curious to know how she reacts to such change. We mommies of teens gotta stick together, right?!?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com