tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942008984040840162024-03-12T21:01:43.392-04:00A Little Piece of ChaosJust a peek into the chaos that is my life.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110473301964029474noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594200898404084016.post-50502928762050087142015-09-10T19:11:00.001-04:002015-09-10T19:12:59.439-04:00Influenster Review: Sally Hansen Airbrush LegsI can spend hours in sun and my legs will stay white as white can be. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1s68Cd_jAFE/VfIOPPL20BI/AAAAAAAAGBA/wa9nr5lvmmw/s640/blogger-image-1485485596.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1s68Cd_jAFE/VfIOPPL20BI/AAAAAAAAGBA/wa9nr5lvmmw/s640/blogger-image-1485485596.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>That's why I was excited to get the Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs VoxBox from Influenster. <div>I've used self tanners before and it never usually works out well for me (read: tan zebra). I was happily surprised by the results after I applied this one.</div></div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mUqfjqzaIFc/VfIOOcfw7BI/AAAAAAAAGA4/OmaQ7L-o6DM/s640/blogger-image-472295478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mUqfjqzaIFc/VfIOOcfw7BI/AAAAAAAAGA4/OmaQ7L-o6DM/s640/blogger-image-472295478.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I put on some cute nail polish and applied a quarter size dollop to each leg. It dries pretty quick so you have to work fast. The good thing is that if you over apply or get streaks it comes of easily with soap and water.</div><div>I love the color (Airbrush Legs in medium), it gives me that cool summer tan without having to sit in the sun. I definitely recommend this product </div><div><br></div><div>I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. All reviews and opinions are my own.</div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110473301964029474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594200898404084016.post-36095761044282890342015-01-23T19:28:00.000-05:002015-01-23T19:28:17.545-05:00Peanut Butter Lovers Unite!: An Influenster ReviewCan I just say that this stuff is amazing. It is essentially a peanut butter cup dropped into a blender and pureed to sweet deliciousness. It's got the gritty texture of the peanut butter and the smoothness of the chocolate wrapped up in a neat little jar. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110473301964029474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594200898404084016.post-48275278531792206622014-09-26T20:28:00.000-04:002015-01-23T20:51:08.593-05:00Can it be?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My not so little guy is 3!</div>
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The first time I tried this it was apple pie filling and yellow cake mix...not a success (it wasn't quite a failure either since the hubby had a few bowls of it).</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110473301964029474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594200898404084016.post-8295704823658358372014-05-30T22:41:00.000-04:002014-05-30T22:43:47.530-04:00Foodie Friday: Homemade Mac & CheeseI'm back!<br />
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Who doesn't love mac & cheese? There's so many ways you can make it and many different things you can add to it. Sure the easiest way would be straight from the box or the faster microwave cups (add water, microwave, add cheese) but a good homemade meal is hard to beat.</div>
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So here it is <b>Homemade Mac & Cheese</b> courtesy of <a href="http://intentionalbygrace.com/homemade-mac-and-cheese-recipe/" target="_blank">Intentional by Grace</a> (who has some fantastic picture guides) and <a href="http://creativechristianmama.com/homemade-mac-and-cheese/" target="_blank">Creative Christian Mama</a> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">(with my own twists and changes of course).</span></div>
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I also added about a cup of shredded Mexican blend from Publix to give it a bit more flavor. It made a lot and came out super cheesy, just how I like it! Along with different flavors of shredded cheese, some other good options would be salsa, hot sauce, bacon, hot dogs, peas, chicken, or even chili. It was a big hit with Lil Man and Lil Miss who are mac & cheese connoisseurs.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110473301964029474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594200898404084016.post-23365884033432587192014-02-27T00:12:00.000-05:002014-02-28T00:20:00.201-05:00Thursday Birthday<div style="text-align: center;">
A very Happy 1st Birthday to lil miss! This year has flown by. I can't believe you're already 1 whole year old. My lil miss personality.</div>
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I can't wait to see what the next year brings. Happiest Happy Birthday sweet girl.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110473301964029474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594200898404084016.post-53468656304128962502014-02-24T23:23:00.000-05:002014-02-24T23:23:42.645-05:00Mommys MondayAhh the events of my weekend...<br />
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Lil man's been waking up in the middle of the night and hopping into our bed. As adorable as it is, he's a fidgeter. It takes him awhile to get comfortable, kind of like a puppy settling down. Night 1 he hopped in next to me until I had to get up and see why lil miss was fussing, then he rolled into the middle next to daddy. Night 2 he jumped up on the end of the bed and snuggled in between daddy and the wall. Not to mention the fact that he brought his blanket and stuffed mickey with him this time.<br />
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Most people would kind of freak out if something just started touching their feet in the middle of the night, nope not me. I was kind of like "whaaaa....? oh yea, toddler...zzzzzz". Hubby didn't even realize that he was there until lil miss woke up. Yea, he sleeps like a rock.<br />
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Two and a half weeks of driving, family, and more driving! We're coming from where all the warm weather escaped to so I had to pull all my winter clothes out of storage. I'm a New Englander born and raised so trust me I know about cold. I was even born in the middle of a snowstorm, I love wearing boots and sweaters, and who doesn't like hot cocoa with a nip of Baileys? I'm just glad that the kids have warm clothes (some new, some hand me downs) so we don't have to go out and buy any. Except maybe some warm shoes for lil miss.<br />
We're visiting his friends, my family, and his family. Also maybe one or two of my friends if we have the time.<br />
It's absolutely mind boggling how much stuff we're going to need. Between the kids stuff and ours, the cooler, the double stroller, the pack'n'play, and all of the this & thats...my brain's going to explode. I've been all over the world wide web doing research on how to entertain the kids, stuff to eat that's easy to pack, what & how to pack for long trips...I'm exhausted and we haven't even left yet.<br />
I'm definitely going to miss my kitties. Thankfully there'll be someone here to watch them. I just hope that they don't tear up the place too bad.<br />
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Oh! And lil miss is going to be 1 on Thursday, I can hardly believe it.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110473301964029474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594200898404084016.post-83122096851759903042014-02-19T22:11:00.000-05:002014-02-20T22:28:52.289-05:00Warm up Wednesday<h2 style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; position: relative;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110473301964029474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594200898404084016.post-89577666911576329632014-02-17T21:58:00.000-05:002014-02-17T22:05:11.717-05:00Mommys MondayMy adventures over the weekend! Well mostly today but it's been productive.<br />
I've been researching (read: searching Pinterest for) different crockpot and fudge recipes, plus a few no bake desserts. There's some good stuff coming in the next few weeks!<br />
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Today we filled out lots of paperwork to get Monkey started with Early Steps in April. We were supposed to get all this started back in November but we had a few hiccups. He's not talking at 2 so it was recommended just in case. When he's 3 he gets to start school that goes hand in hand with Early Steps. It all makes me a little nervous but I know he's going to do well.<br />
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We FINALLY got our double stroller from <a href="http://www.albeebaby.com/" target="_blank">Albee Baby</a>. They didn't have the color we wanted but as long as it does the job I'm happy. It was a really great price plus free shipping. I saw that and I was all over it. Now we can take both the kiddos for a walk without using 2 strollers.</div>
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Today's a day to celebrate love. It's also great time to show love to those who don't get enough of it. Animal shelters (go pet a kitty, play with a puppy, whatever your heart desires), hospitals, retirement homes, you get my meaning. Volunteer at a homeless shelter, get some of those kids valentines from the store and pass them out, whether to random people or kids in the hospital. A little love goes a long way and is never under appreciated.</div>
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<li>Love yourself! Get a pedicure, a massage, a haircut, or buy something you really want. It's all about showing yourself some tender, loving care.</li>
<li>Give Mother Earth some love. Plant some rose bushes (it is V day after all), a tree, tulips, daffodils, you name it. Although for most of the country it might have have to be in a pot inside until the mountains of snow melt. </li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110473301964029474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594200898404084016.post-62420972347671672014-02-12T23:07:00.000-05:002014-02-12T23:07:05.137-05:00Warm up Wednesday<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So since a lot of you are getting snow and ice (pretty much anywhere outside the state of Florida) I figured I'd share my latest crock pot attempt at something to warm you up.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110473301964029474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594200898404084016.post-80120795754863474312014-02-02T13:58:00.000-05:002014-02-04T14:02:22.246-05:00Let's Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Pampers Swaddlers now go up to size 5 which is great since Zoe is still in size 3. They have that awesome yellow stripe that turns blue when she's wet plus they're a softer diaper. So no more sniff and squeeze tests, just look for a blue stripe. You can usually see it through most of her onesies too so I don't have to strip her down to check. We've also never had any leaks during the day or during night, which rocks in my book.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110473301964029474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594200898404084016.post-7905425293782151042013-06-20T11:14:00.001-04:002013-06-20T11:41:15.943-04:00Week in review: Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure<div><font face="Noteworthy" size="4"><span style="line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094);">I have to say I was a little nervous about using animal print nails (</span></font><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">imPRESS Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails in Space Cadet)</span><span style="line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: large; ">. I have 2 kids under 2 so they didn't last too long, I think they're more for short time decoration than long time wear. If I wear press-on nails again I might go with a simple color like pink or purple. All in all though a good product.</span></div><div><font face="Noteworthy" size="4"><span style="line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094);"><br></span></font></div><div><span style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Esy4vfwBKNI/UcMimotZz4I/AAAAAAAABzY/xLMUCccJ3Lg/s640/blogger-image--702339864.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Esy4vfwBKNI/UcMimotZz4I/AAAAAAAABzY/xLMUCccJ3Lg/s640/blogger-image--702339864.jpg"></a></div><br></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><i><br></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><i>About this product:</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">Introducing imPRESS Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails, the revolutionary way to apply polish! Featuring advanced nail technology, you can get a salon-perfect manicure in seconds – simply peel off, press on, and you're done. There's no drying, a killer shine and a manicure that lasts up to a week! And, imPRESS is so easy to remove, you can change it up to match your mood as often as you want. Check out all colors and patterns, including trendy brights, classic darks and animal prints. With imPRESS, your nails will always be your best accessory.</span></div><span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><div><span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></span></div><b>http://impressmanicure.com/</b></span><br><div><font face=".HelveticaNeueUI"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469);"><i><br></i></span></font><div><i><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">I </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster.</span></i></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110473301964029474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594200898404084016.post-88782892325849647022013-06-18T22:34:00.001-04:002013-06-20T10:56:33.024-04:00Week in review: Tastykake® Kandy Bar Kakes<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">I have to say, I do love me some s'mores.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">I tried tastykakes kandy bar kakes for the first time, not too bad if I do say so myself. Influenster was kind enough to send me a Spring Fever Voxbox and I received the s'mores flavored tastykake. While the cake and chocolate coating were delicious it would've been perfect if it were actual marshmallow filling in the middle, instead of creme.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><i>About this product:</i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GxqSumCV_sA/UcEYu_J2xCI/AAAAAAAABis/cE_PsYzwWuM/s640/blogger-image-31612138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GxqSumCV_sA/UcEYu_J2xCI/AAAAAAAABis/cE_PsYzwWuM/s640/blogger-image-31612138.jpg"></a></i></div><p></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></p><p style="text-align: -webkit-auto;margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><span style="text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Kandy Bar Kakes are the best of both worlds. Light and fluffy chocolate enrobed cakes come in a unique kandy bar shape with a delicious créme filling made with your favorite candy flavors. Available in S'mores, Peppermint, and Peanut Butter flavor.</span></p><p style="text-align: -webkit-auto;margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><span style="text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p style="text-align: -webkit-auto;margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><a href="http://www.tastykake.com/">http://www.tastykake.com/</a></p><p style="text-align: -webkit-auto;margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><span style="text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; "><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><i><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "> received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster.</span></i></li></ul>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110473301964029474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594200898404084016.post-1702734787395541032013-03-04T22:03:00.000-05:002013-10-02T22:09:24.777-04:00Welcome to the world!Zoe Vivian born February 27th, 2013 at 2:24pm, 10lbs 8oz, 20" long (though we think she was under measured since she measured 23" at her first appt). No time for an epidural so little miss was all natural and in two pushes at that. She was the talk of the hospital, famous on her first day in the world.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110473301964029474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594200898404084016.post-20435509991389638322012-12-31T21:35:00.001-05:002012-12-31T22:14:14.801-05:00Old into NewAs we look back on yet another year gone, we are reminded of the things that we have done. There are things we wish we could change, things we wish we have or hadn't done, and things we have been blessed with. These things aren't always things, big or small. They are people, places, or even actions. The best way to put it is in the words of the one and only Bing Crosby. <br />
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When I'm worried and I can't sleep<br />
I count my blessings instead of sheep<br />
And I fall asleep<br />
Counting my blessings<br />
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When my bankroll is getting small<br />
I think of when I had none at all<br />
And I fall asleep<br />
Counting my blessings<br />
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I think about a nursery and I picture curly heads<br />
And one by one I count them as they slumber in their beds<br />
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If you're worried and you can't sleep<br />
Just count your blessings instead of sheep<br />
And you'll fall asleep<br />
Counting your blessings"<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110473301964029474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594200898404084016.post-22297129456851791882012-12-25T23:23:00.000-05:002012-12-29T00:23:29.058-05:00Merry Christmas!"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110473301964029474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594200898404084016.post-68593200651461948712012-12-24T20:51:00.001-05:002012-12-24T20:53:36.570-05:00A Visit from St NicholasTwas the night before Christmas, when all through the house<br />
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.<br />
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,<br />
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.<br />
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The children were nestled all snug in their beds,<br />
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.<br />
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,<br />
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.<br />
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When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,<br />
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.<br />
Away to the window I flew like a flash,<br />
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.<br />
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The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow<br />
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.<br />
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,<br />
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer.<br />
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With a little old driver, so lively and quick,<br />
I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.<br />
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,<br />
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!<br />
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"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!<br />
On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!<br />
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!<br />
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"<br />
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As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,<br />
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.<br />
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,<br />
With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.<br />
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And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof<br />
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.<br />
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,<br />
Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.<br />
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He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,<br />
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.<br />
A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back,<br />
And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.<br />
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His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!<br />
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!<br />
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,<br />
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.<br />
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The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,<br />
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.<br />
He had a broad face and a little round belly,<br />
That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!<br />
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He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,<br />
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!<br />
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,<br />
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.<br />
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He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,<br />
And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.<br />
And laying his finger aside of his nose,<br />
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!<br />
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He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,<br />
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.<br />
But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,<br />
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!" <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2kwLYPLlVtM/UNkGoLBNeOI/AAAAAAAABGY/cFQfotQpjJE/s640/blogger-image-1422489465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2kwLYPLlVtM/UNkGoLBNeOI/AAAAAAAABGY/cFQfotQpjJE/s640/blogger-image-1422489465.jpg" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110473301964029474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594200898404084016.post-69622831335450774172012-09-26T20:04:00.001-04:002014-02-27T00:47:15.631-05:001 whole year!<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I can't believe little man is a whole year old today! It's so unbelievable, I feel like he was just born.</span></div>
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11 months old, so hard to believe!</div>
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