Sue's WOBM Mommy Blog

Abby's Favorite Things

2011-10-13T11:25:00.004-04:00

So Kindergarten has been going so great! It's funny she writes Abby and Abigail. Some of her favorite things as a big 5 1/2 year old....

boys ( geez)
swinging
riding her bike
taking pictures

She's also doing karate now and she loves it. When she said to me I want to do karate, I was like, "Are you sure? But now I see it's so good for her. She's good and she can get her leg up pretty high to kick!

There are always new adventures everyday with Abs. New conversations, some more freshness and hugs are more and more abundant. I'm proud of you pumpkin..love Mommy!

Kindergarten Rocks!

2011-10-08T08:44:00.003-04:00

Kindergarten Rocks! It's so much fun for Abby and don't even get me started with the school bus. She loves it so much. Although she did ask if I could pick her up at school so she wouldn't have to go on the school bus. Abby's a busy bee. There's usually homework and finally she is eating lunch. It took several weeks but now she's eating. Abby has always had a nervous stomach, so I guess it just took her a while. She did say to me the other day, "Mommy there's this man-boy I'm not too sure I like..he's so loud on the microphone--his name is Mr. Zito." The Man-Boy is her principal. Funny! So I thought, good maybe she won't be in the Principals office.

In these pictures we were at the Doggy Derby in Lacey this past weekend. And Abby and TT were square dancing together, too cute. But here's the question, are your kids into this colored hair thing. Abby loves her blue hair piece. Crazy kids, love it! The next blog I'm going to tell you about how she ran out of the house "naked" geeeeeeez...! Fun times at the Moll house.

You can always email me or tell me about your kids and I'll add them to my Mommy Blog. I'd love to share your Fall pics of your family and kids! sue@wobm.com

Kindergarten & Broccoli

2011-09-20T09:46:00.001-04:00

Abby is doing great in Kindergarten! No notes yet from the teacher, so that's good news! The best part of my day is seeing her smiling face getting off of the bus.

This little video I took of her singing. When she's not crabby (5 year old) with mood swings she's a happy funny kid. I even just made her eat broccoli. Wow...still singing!

First Day Of Kindergarten!

2011-09-07T20:34:00.003-04:00

BIG Day!

Abby's first day of school! Kindergarten...here she comes! What an exciting day. I'm so proud of you Abby!

Starting Kindergarten

2011-08-25T20:51:00.002-04:00

What a fun an exciting Summer! Abby's getting so big and getting ready for Kindergarten! I'm so excited for her. She'll be getting on a big yellow bus and starting new adventures.

It's been a great year so far starting new adventures and her spirit is a wonderful one. I thought I'd share some of the pictures with you over the summer! We had a fun times at the beach and there's nothing better than having a girl that loves nail polish. And different colors.

She's still such a fussy eater though. It's a tough thing as a parent, as I'm sure you can relate, to have her eat something other than cheese and donuts. She's ok with grapes and GREEN apples (yep green apples only.)

But vegetables are getting harder and harder. There used to be a time where she'd eat broccoli and green beans all the time. Now I'm lucky if she eats that once a week. Any ideas from you going through this or maybe you went through it would really help me out....my email sue@wobm.com.

Summertime With Abby

2011-07-28T22:06:00.002-04:00

Hey Blogger Readers! What a fun summer we've been having! All Abby wants to do is flip! Flip and hang upside down on a bar! She loves it and she's really good at it. If only I could do that! We've been having lots of picnics at the park. Only peanut butter sandwiches for her...how can she not like jelly! But you guessed it, she's my daughter, she loves chocolate syrup on them. If you have some fun pictures of your kids in the pool, beach, boardwalk or the park...etc. Please send them to me at sue@wobm.com. I'll put them on my blog! Their first names and ages would be great! Let's make some great memories this summer! And can you believe it, you've been with me since the beginning, Abby starts Kindergarten in 2 months! WOW time flies!

Becoming A Cruise Girl

2011-07-06T21:59:00.004-04:00

For my Mom and Dad's Big 50th Wedding Anniversary we all went on a cruise for the first time. My entire family was all together and it was the best time I've had in such a long time! Abby loved it so much; do you know why? ICE CREAM 24 HOURS A DAY! We were in heaven. It was such a wonderful family time! Enjoy The Abby Cam! And some family pictures, too!

Happy Graduation!

2011-06-21T22:49:00.001-04:00

Congratulations Abby! Where does time go....thank goodness it's not High School yet! She's such a cool kid. The things she's into now--Yogi Bear Cartoons, still the Disney Princess (all of them), hula hooping, and swinging and swinging and swinging. That's all she wants to do. We were at Seaside Heights this past weekend and she went on the BIG SWINGS...She's swing crazy!

Swingin'!

2011-06-13T05:52:00.001-04:00

Spring Finally Springs

2011-05-25T07:48:00.001-04:00

Hope you're having fun this Spring! Love Abby! :)

The Art Of Eating A Peanut Butter Sandwich

2011-05-16T06:56:00.001-04:00

Moms,Dads and Grandparents, too! If you have any pictures you want to send along to me of your kids doing fun Spring-time things email me sue@wobm.com. I'd love to put them on my Mommy Blog!

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-06T07:35:00.002-04:00

Happy Mother's Day! My friend Deidre sent this to me...said I should put it on my Mommy Blog! Hope you enjoy!

In this hectic life as a Mom, I hope you get a little time to just enjoy the day! Abby and I will be painting pots in our back yard. That's my kind of day!

Abby was so excited to give me this Mother's Day present....I love it! How cute an Abby daisy!

LOL!

2011-04-26T20:50:00.001-04:00

Happy Easter!

2011-04-22T11:39:00.002-04:00

I think the Easter Bunny will be bringing Abby a hoola-hoop! I think I'll whisper in his ear,

Have a very Happy Easter....and eat some Chocolate!

Wild & Crazy Abby

2011-04-14T13:16:00.001-04:00

Oh boy she's a crazy one! Abby's personality is totally wild! Maybe American Idol is looking for a 5 year old.....enjoy !

What I Owe My Mother

2011-04-07T16:05:00.001-04:00

It all comes around...Thanks Mom and yes I'm teaching it to Abby! Mom's are the best! Being a Mom is the best thing and the most nerve wracking thing in the world! It's an amazing kind of love!....I received this in an email! I know you'll enjoy it!

WHAT I OWE MY MOTHER

1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE.
'If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.'

2. My mother taught me RELIGION .
'You better pray that this will come out of the carpet.'

3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL
'If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!'

4. My mother taught me LOGIC .
' Because I said so, that's why.'

5.My mother taught me MORE LOGIC .
'If you fall out of that swing and break your neck,
you're not going to the store with me.'

6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
'Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident.'

7. My mother taught me IRONY.
'Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry
about.'

8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.
'Shut your mouth and eat your supper.'

9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM .
'Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!'

10. My mother taught me about STAMINA
'You'll sit there until all that SOUP is gone.'

11. My mother taught me about WEATHER ..
'This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.'

12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY
'If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!'

13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE .
'I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.'

14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION.
'Stop acting like your father!'

15. My mother taught me about ENVY.
'There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do..'

16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
'Just wait until we get home.'

17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .
'You are going to get it when you get home!'

18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
'If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way.'

19. My mother taught me ESP .
'Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?'

20. My mother taught me HUMOUR .
'When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me..'

21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT .
'If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up.'

22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
'You're just like your father.'

23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
'Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a tent?'

24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
'When you get to be my age, you'll understand.'

25. And my favourite:
My mother taught me about JUSTICE
'One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you '

Hoola Hooping

2011-04-03T20:34:00.001-04:00

It's all about Hoola Hooping at our house!

A Girl And Her Kite

2011-03-23T06:08:00.002-04:00

Abby Loves New York

2011-03-14T08:10:00.001-04:00

Sue's "Assignment"

2011-03-04T14:19:00.007-05:00

Hi Blogger readers! Ok have you ever felt like a horrible mother. It just happened. For the last week Abby has been having fevers at about 101 then going away. I just though it was a little virus-- kids get fevers. NOPE...she has Strep Throat! Oh boy I feel like a horrible Mother. One day she said she had a sore throat but the it went away. Crazy Crazy! So today we're having a sick day. Antibiotics to the rescue!

We just went around the house together taking pictures of some of Abby's favorite things. She loves her jump rope, drawing rainbows, her princess game, ( we must have played that 500 times already this morning) ice pops, connect the dot games and we don't have a picture of a cake but she loves the Funfetti! On these days that I get to spend all day with her, there's no where else I'd rather be. Abby feel better! Momma will know better next time...ok maybe not!

Abby's Favorite Place

2011-02-18T13:05:00.001-05:00

Abby's favorite place in the whole world...The Little Gym! It's such a awesome place for kids! Her teachers Mr. Kevin and Miss Brandi are awesome! It's fun for parents too!

The Big 5

2011-02-10T05:29:00.002-05:00

So we've made it past her big number 5 birthday! Wow! What a great couple of days. She had a party at school and she had a party here at home with us and her big party is Saturday at her favorite place "The Little Gym." She's so excited.

All the cousins are coming and friends from her school, so she is so ready for that one. This is what we've decided. We've been to so many birthday parties and she's having one now for her 5th and then for her 10th we'll have another big one. Does that sound good? Yeah....It's so expensive to have big birthday parties every year.

In these pictures she's decorating her birthday cake. She loves baking and decorating cakes, brownies and cookies. But just like Momma--we love to lick the bowl. I think that's why she loves baking. And cookie dough! Oh boy!

But another thing she loves doing is drawing her and our dog "T!" Oh yeah one more thing....she's turned into a fussy fussy eater. We're trying to change that.! Wish us luck! See you next time on the Mommy Blog...pictures and Abby Cam of her time at "The Little Gym!"

Happy 5th Birthday, Abby!

2011-02-01T04:48:00.001-05:00

Today's a BIG day...Abby turns 5! I can't believe it. 5 years ago this time we were so excited and nervous with anticipation...it was so exciting. We have this beaming little ray of sunshine that makes the world a better place to be in for us! Abby today and everyday we are so proud of you and grateful for you and love you so much!

A Week Away From 5

2011-01-25T21:41:00.003-05:00

Something funny Abs does: whenever she draws us pictures she always writes on the paper Mommy, Ross and T (our dog). She never writes Daddy, it's always Ross. Funny!We are one week away from her turning her Big 5! I remember the nervous anticipation when having her! She's growing up so fast! She's tall like Daddy and just a precious bug! Coming up next week in the blog: a look back at the 5 years that brought us the most joy ever imagined!

Almost 5

2011-01-10T21:22:00.002-05:00

We're getting closer and closer to 5, I can't believe it, time has flown by. Yep Abs will be 5 on February 1st. Something funny happened the other day and I wanted to share with you. Abby and I were walking out of her school and she looked at me and said, "Mommy we have a problem, I'm not wearing any underwear." "What?" I said. "Well I couldn't find the underwear you set out for me this morning ....... A total OMG moment for this Mom! She's a funny little lady bug!

Sliding Into 2011

2011-01-03T19:07:00.001-05:00

We had such a good time sliding into the New Year -- Snow Tubing. What a great family time! Try it out sometime! Abs loved it until she got hungry! French fries were then more important!

Christmas Abby Cam

2010-12-28T22:39:00.001-05:00

Santa!

2010-12-15T03:42:00.001-05:00

Christmas Memories

2010-12-13T03:29:00.000-05:00

THIS IS IT! This is the year I just cherish every single bit of it with Abs. She's amazing with all of the lights and The Christmas Music. I love it! When she sees Santa Claus or Rudolph, she just screams of excitement. She jumps up and down and keeps saying she's so excited for everything. If I could just wrap up every emotion she has this time of the year I would. I would put it in a big box and mail it to everyone. So she sits on Santa's lap and writes him notes and everything in that note basically reads--I love you and all I want this year is a pillow pet. These pillow pets have taken over her head. So Santa is bringing her a couple of pillow pets. Life could not be any better! I'm so thankful for her love for life and excitement every day! Kisses Abs! You are my favorite gift with a great big princess bow on it!

Tis The Season To Decorate!

2010-12-01T20:14:00.002-05:00

We had so much fun this year decorating our tree and putting up our lights. It's magical to see Abby love the lights and the sounds and Rudolph so much! I'm going to enjoy every single second of this!

Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-24T06:53:00.001-05:00

Did you ever want to know what a 4 year old is thankful for? Abby's going to tell us in this Abby Cam! When she gets to the chocolate part..she's totally mine!

Fun In The Fall...And Those Fat Lips

2010-11-16T13:07:00.005-05:00

It's such a great time of the season! I'm so thankful for the memories we get to make with Abs this time of the year! If you have any fall pics of the kids and you want to send them to me.... I'll put them on the blog! I love sharing Mommy and Daddy things! Email me @ sue@wobm.com

Ok so the last blog I was telling you about Abby's cavities. She did so great at the dentist. She had her cavities filled and she was a trooper. But after the little cavity being filled...she got a fat lip from biting on it. Yepper now you guessed it, flossing flossing and brushing in our house! Here are some of the pics of the fat lip! She's still smiling!

Flippin' Out!

2010-11-02T18:37:00.001-04:00

Abs favorite thing to do right now......flip! I'd be skinny if I'd do it as much as she does, I can learn a lot from a 4 year old.

Halloween!

2010-10-31T12:18:00.001-04:00

Here it is...Every kids Dream Day! Candy Dreams for Mommy's and Daddy's too!

Happy Halloween Love Abby!

Abby At Spooktacular

2010-10-26T05:02:00.001-04:00

Pee

2010-10-13T06:00:00.001-04:00

I've shared everything with you from throw-up to poop to thumb sucking--now it's time to share the pee extravaganza happening at our house.

Abby's 4 year well check was earlier this week and she needed to pee in a cup for the first time ever. As we get older Mom's we look at this as--ugggg-I have to pee in a cup again. But to Abby it's this new adventure and now everytime she goes potty (literally)--everytime--she wants a cup. She says, "It's time for a pee cup." So when the nurse called me from the doctors office saying Abby needed to pee in a cup, I called my Mom and we both said uggggg. Once again I learned a lot from my little one. Let's look at this like an adventure and enjoy this first moment with her. Although now it's time to move on from the cup to cavities.

Yep she has a couple of cavities. Oh geez it's true. So many things went through my mind when I heard cavity. Am I a horrible Mom..Do I give her too many sweets? Then the dentist asked the dreaded question, "Do you guys floss Abigail's teeth?" My hands started sweating.... it took me right back to that second grade class where I wasn't suppossed to be touching the Valentine's Cards but I was....So of course what do I say to her .."Yes sometimes we floss".

Then I thought wait I'm not fibbing at all we've flossed her teeth twice. I was feeling a little guilt there. But guess what ever since that dentist visit we floss her teeth morning and night..!

Coming up in my next blog another Abby Adventure with the Abby Cam and the crazy things she says!

Laughing Abby

2010-10-06T05:38:00.001-04:00

Mom's you'll agree with me...When our kids laugh there is no better sound in this world! My ears jump for joy.

Weekend In Phillipsburg

2010-09-29T21:06:00.002-04:00

What a great weekend we had in Phillipsburg, NJ on a train ride to the crazy scary corn maze. My parents came along with us and Ross and Abby tried to lose Mommy in the maze. And of course it happened.

I'm just not a fan of corn mazes..never was...never will be! Abby loved it! Although she wanted to get out of the maze to go into the big pumpkin bounce house they had. Now the pumpkin bounce house...that's for me! :)

Moms and Dads I know you can probably agree with me here...4 is an amazing age, even though still fresh, but if I could just bottle Abby up right now and keep her exactly the way she is...It's just amazing. She's so much fun! Her conversations and questions to us are so weird yet we look at her and say, "Are you 4 or 12?"

Wow it's been a couple of months now and no talk of "poop." Can you believe it? Her poop schedule is ok! But I do have a throw up moment to share with you. We were in the car with a couple of friends and Abby was drinking a bottled water with one of those sports tops on it. She stuck it too far back and we just ate lunch. YEP you guessed it...all over in the car! It was throw up madness. Abby said, "What just happened. I didn't have a belly ache and why is everybody holding their noses?" Ok gross, but I thought I'd share a fantastic Abby moment.

The Rainbow Connection

2010-09-26T19:49:00.001-04:00

Besides being with her friend Maria and lots of friends at school.....Abby's favorite thing to do now is draw rainbows. She loves them. They're all over our house and in our bedrooms, even in the closets and yes they finally made it to the bathroom. I tell my husband let's look at the positive - they brighten up a room. Everywhere we go we see rainbows with a big bright sun.

Girls Afternoon Out

2010-09-19T20:12:00.003-04:00

What a great Sunday Girls afternoon out! Two Mommies and their girls head up to Hoboken and check out Carlos Bakery...Home of TLC's Show "Cake Boss." It was fantastic! And delicious chocolate goodness!

Hangin' Around With Abby!

2010-09-13T19:32:00.001-04:00

A 4 Year Old's Dream!

2010-09-08T21:20:00.000-04:00

Abby was so excited she met some of her favorites from Nick Jr's "Yo Gabba Gabba."

.....Priceless

Abby Meets Buster BlueClaw

2010-09-07T08:41:00.004-04:00

What a fun Labor Day weekend! Abby met Buster BlueClaw (with her friend Gia) while mommy tried her hand at selling popcorn at FirstEnergy Park!

A Letter To Abs On Her First Day Of Pre-School

2010-09-01T21:22:00.002-04:00

Dear Abby,

You have made Daddy and Mommy smile every single day since you've been born. Your love for rainbows and butterflies make our hearts flutter! Before a look back-- you should know..Mommy and Daddy are not perfect..We've made mistakes along the way....when I cut your bangs totally crooked and when we cut your finger nails and took a chunk of skin from your finger away...yeh you cried on that one and when I drove away and didn't have your seat belt fastened in your car seat.... just to name a few! But it's ok! Parents make mistakes, too. There is no mistake though when it comes to us loving you so much!

In your 4 years of life---Let's look back ( I know one day you'll be saying, "oh Mom do we have to." )...

New Born to Year 1-----Coming out of my belly you were sucking your thumb and it continues today! Toward the end of Year 1 you actually liked tasting different foods. This is when your love of peanut butter started and your love of eggs. You actually ate mushed up peas. And yes you'd try to ride "T" like a horse.

Year 2-----This is the year you found true love in Chocolate! Also when you started sassing and being fresh, too. I remember driving to pick you up at daycare and wondering...mmm did Abby bite anybody today? Yep you were a biter...This was the year! You always loved to smile but this year...Year 2 is when you really started to hug...Yes my love you are a hugger just like Momma! Your love of finger painting was huge in year 2 and you learned to sing The Happy Birthday Song.

Year 3-----Well the sassiness continued at the age of 3. Mommy and Daddy called them the terrible 3's! But you were still smiley and so friendly. "No" was your favorite word. This is the year you met Mr. Toilet and potty training had begun. The Poop Fairy was a big part of your life at this age. It's amazing how the Poop Fairy helped you every single day! At this age we saw you gaining more and more confidence and we saw your heart getting bigger and bigger everyday! This is the year you really started loving the girly girly stuff. You loved the Dorothy shiney red shoes, dresses, nail polish, dress-up and this is the year your love for the Disney Princesses started to grow. And Belle became your favorite.

Year 4-----Here's where we are! Abby you've taught us so many things. Mommy and Daddy sort of forgot about these things before you were born. You teach us when it rains a unicorn needs water, singing does help with everything, coloring with crayons is fun and tickling the inside of our hands soothes the soul. You've become a very picky eater...you love yogurt and cheese and more yogurt. That's about it when it comes to your nutrition. But you do love chocolate..aaaah!

As you spread your wings and fly in this great big place we call Pre-School...Just remember you are my life's sunshine! Your brightness will guide you!

Love,
Momma

Welcome To Abby Cam

2010-08-28T09:42:00.001-04:00

If this is your first time, welcome to Abby Cam! Here at the Mommy Blog, it's all about our life with our 4 year old Abby. Abby Cam is where I give Abby the video camera and she either carries it around through her daily extravaganzas or sometimes she'll wear it on her hat to capture a her life as a 4 year old.

Since I've started the Abby Cam about a year ago, I've learned so much about her...even if I'm only in the next room! It's fun and sometimes what comes out of her mouth...too funny!

Summertime Fun!

2010-08-23T20:20:00.011-04:00

This is something I waited my whole entire life for...I loved my face painted! Can we do it again?

My foot prints on the boardwalk...I'm not sure why she's taking a picture of me and my foot prints...but I love her anyway!

I love to hug!

It's a world of bubbles and we just live in it!

Look how close I am to that bunny! I think she likes me! "Momma can we paint her finger nails?"

I love riding my bike!

My camping buddies! I tried to go home with them but Mommy and Daddy wouldn't know what to do with their time!

I'm winning, I'm winning, I'm winning....YES! He's pretty fast! He's 5 so he's a lot faster than me!

Dress Up

2010-08-17T08:37:00.004-04:00

There is nothing better than a little Abs dressing up our dog "T"! Believe it or not Tiarra loves it! I know sort of weird but I think she really thinks she's Abby's real sister!

If you have any funny summer pics of your kids this summer please send them..I'll put them up on the blog. I'd also love to share your funny stories of your family or any Mommy questions that you'd like help with from other Mom's! Just email me: sue@wobm.com

Double Abby Cam

2010-08-09T03:57:00.002-04:00

Double the fun of Abby Cam!

Why is it I put a camera in Abby's hand she goes crazy...singing and dancing! It's a 4 year old thing I guess!

Question for parents? What do you do about hives? Do you give Benedryl or put cream on...Abby's hives are out of control. Itchy Itchy....We don't know what it's from but Daddy gets hives all the time too! Email me sue@wobm.com--I'd love some advice! Thanks :)

Abby's Goggles

2010-07-31T10:26:00.001-04:00

Why is it that Abby loves to wear these goggles everywhere. She wears them in stores, riding bike and everywhere! She's only worn them once in the pool! Goggles and dresses--what a fashion statement.

Keeping Cool

2010-07-26T04:43:00.001-04:00

Summer With Abby

2010-07-14T15:16:00.008-04:00

Welcome to the heat of Summer! Fun times with Abs. First a couple of her favorite things..(at least for this month) Rainbows, "The Fresh Beat Band" on Nick Jr, sun dresses, popcorn and flip flops are her ultimate favorite. We can't leave the house without her flip flops. And lately when she sees rain, she says, "Raindrops are poka-dots that are happy and hungry." Where does she get these things. I love it.

Ross and I always say, what did we do before Abby came. We can't even remember. I guess lots of parents think like that. And time just goes so fast. I just can't believe how much joy she brings along with the freshness...oh yes she's fresh. But I think it's gotten better. I always say Abby had the terrible 3's...Her 4's so far, pretty good!

And I also have to talk about her infactuation with poop. Her cousins have a guinea pig and she held it the other day and you guessed it...she pooped on her! That's all she talked about for the last couple of days. Does she get that from Mommy..Naaaah!

As she gets older in her daycare there's a camp with big kids and now that Abby's 4 she can go on trips with them. She's having a great time, but Mom has a little anxiety. I guess she's getting her wings and that's a good thing. She wants nothing more than being with her friends. She warms our hearts with a song and dance everyday!

A Trip To Dutch Wonderland

2010-07-09T05:50:00.009-04:00

Dutch Wonderland is so much fun for kids and adults. Nanny and Poppy love taking Abby to Dutch Wonderland! What a fun summer-time place! I loved every minute of it! Especially when Abs wants cotton candy.

Poppy goes on all the spinning rides with Abby (Mommy will get sick). This one ride, the spinning turtles, Abby and Poppy must have went on about 10 times! My Dad's face was so red, we weren't sure if he needed paramedics. Everything turned out ok. Abby's a spinner!

R.I.P. Cutie Pie

2010-06-30T20:17:00.001-04:00

So in our back yard there's a nest of baby birds.

Everyday Abby talks to them to make sure they're still there and their Momma is around! But bad news the other night we got Abby her first fish, a beta fish. Cutie Pie was his name and less than 24 hours..yep you guessed it. He somehow flipped out of his bowl onto the carpet.

Needless to say, we had a mini funeral for him as we flushed him down the toilet. We all said a little something about this new fish we only knew for about 12 hours and then Twinkle Twinkle Little Star as he went down! We have a new fish now, a blue beta, Cutie Pie 2 and he's made it so far 48 hours! Geeze thank goodness for that! Yeh Cutie Pie 2. If you're new to the Mommy Blog, welcome!

Abby Cam is basically my 4 year old daughter walking around with the flip camera or sometimes in a hat on her head checking things out and talking and playing and just being a happy 4 year old. Hope you enjoy!

Happy Father's Day!

2010-06-20T10:10:00.002-04:00

Six Flags Weekend

2010-06-17T09:02:00.009-04:00

It was a Six Flags Great Day!

This past weekend we went to Six Flags Great Adventure! What a great time we had! Abby's at that perfect age where she loves "The Wiggles" and she loves the bigger rides, too! We always start our day when we visit Six Flags on the Sky Ride ( and secretly we hope it stops at the top because it's Daddy's worst fear...but it didn't) No worries!

It doesn't matter the age of your kids everyone will have fun. From the little kiddie rides which are fun for the parents too....to the big jungle gym area next to the tigers...to the water area for kids. By the way that place is fabulous for kids to just freshen up but take it from me take your little ones bathing suit, they'll get wet! Yep you guessed it Abby didn't have hers. It was a warm day so she dried quickly! But soaked!

We had so much fun on the Jolly Roger...Abs wanted to go on that 3 times. And Canyon Rapids...wow we were soaked but she loved that one too! It was just such a fun family day! She's at that perfect age where she can almost go on the big rides but still loves the little rides! Lots of smiles, great food, cotton candy, too and a great nights sleep for Abby! It zonked her out!

Every year Six Flags gets better and better...Big Six was there but we were in search of Little Six...! I started the blog out by saying a Six Flags Day because all the ride workers say when you get off the ride, " Have a Six Flags Day!" And we did! Great times!

Throw-up Nightmare

2010-06-08T09:18:00.000-04:00

Yep it happened this weekend! I started to do what my Mom always did for me and my brother: The throw-up basin. Abby had a stomach virus and yep there's an official Abby basin. Growing up I was always thinking, why is Mom always giving me this big green thing...now I know. The basin works! Thanks Mom you're the best!

T-ball is new at our house. Abby's cousin is on a T-ball team and now that's all she wants to play. But instead of a T we have a big orange cone that is used in construction that we see on the side of the road. No Momma did not steal a cone; my husband has them at his work. That's our T and it works great. Parents if you break your T or if you're wondering what to use....a big orange cone works just fine.

Bubbles!

2010-06-03T20:59:00.002-04:00

It sure feels like Summer already here at the Jersey Shore; hope you're enjoying some relaxation and fun with your family! I know it's a crazy time! Is it crazier when the kids are off from school for summer break or is it crazier during the school year? It's just a crazy time all the time! Except when their sleeping and that can even be crazy for Abs who gets up about 10 times a night just to make sure we're still sleeping or she says to us, "Do you want to have a tea party" or she'll say, "Can I paint my nails?"...it's midnight at this point!

4 is such a cool age--she's smoochy and into hugs, she loves talking on the phone and loves to smell flowers! If only adults could live in a child's body for one day and just remember what it's like...the world would be a beautiful place every single day with lots of tantrums though. Ok maybe not! Who doesn't have a tantrum throughout the day..! Happy Summer to you!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

2010-05-30T11:15:00.000-04:00

Abby Cam is a little bit different this time around. Abby usually carries the camera around with her or it's attached to her. This time I took some shots of her on the rides at her first ever carnival! She had such a blast! And it was so great because one of her little school friends was there and they rode the rides together! Awesome time and of course we shared a funnel cake!

I tried explaining to my husband, you can't go to a carnival and not have a funnel cake! He doesn't get the sweet things in life sometime...Ha! Abby get it thank goodness!

Hope you're having a wonderful weekend with your family! Thank you to Mom's and Dad's and the families of military men and women sacrificing their lives for our freedoms. You have raised extraordinary people and we thank you so very much! Thank you to everybody serving and who has passed...God Bless You!

MOM

2010-05-27T10:57:00.003-04:00

The Mommy Blog is such an exciting thing for me. I love when you send me ideas or games or stories about your kids and when you read about Abby--you say, " I remember when my daughter or son did that." Thanks for you make it so fun!

The Mommy Blog now has a wonderful sponsor: Hillcrest Academy! It's a safe and fun place for your kids. If you're looking for some summer fun check out Hillcrest Academy Summer Camp! Games, Arts and Crafts, Day Trips...Limited Space is available. 732 - 269 - 8585 or visit them online hillcrestchild.com / Kids of all ages!

Recently we visited one of our favorite spots here at the shore, Pt. Pleasant Beach. Abby is so into the rides. She's on the frog hopper thingy all alone and she was laughing all the way up and down! Quite frankly, it was making me a little dizzy. My parents Poppy and Nanny were visiting and Poppy loves the rides with Abby. Melts my heart! I'm a real lucky girl! and Abs is a lucky girl, too!

Recently on the Ocean County Breakfast Show we were talking about American's favorite word to say. It's MOM, according to "Woman's World". I love hearing that word every single day. It's such a blessing!

A new Abby Cam is coming! Next Abby Cam - Abby being goofy. Keep checking back!

Making Cake

2010-05-18T20:27:00.001-04:00

One of Abby's favorite things to do other than lick the bowl is making cakes! She's fantastic at it! Check out the technique with the mixer!

Kids say the greatest things. I was hugging her when I put her to bed last night and she says to me, "I think I'll keep you!" Melt my heart Abs!

Breakfast of Champions

2010-05-14T03:16:00.002-04:00

This blog is going out to the Daddy that wakes up Abby everyday and gets her going. He makes sure she somewhat matches, makes her breakfast and makes sure she's at school on time! And as you see in the picture, even puts her hair up so syrup doesn't get in it! He's a super Daddy! Along with me, he gets to enjoy everything she does in the day and we watch her grow everyday and just laugh. The Mommy Blog is about the experiences we both have with our little Abs.

So could Abby be anymore like Mommy...you decide. The other day in school she got in trouble for doing something and when the teacher yelled at her she laughed. She didn't get time-out for doing something wrong she got time-out for laughing. Oh boy, laughing can get you in trouble. One day I'm going to have to tell her about my troubles I got into. Just not yet, maybe when she's out of high school!

If you want to share your Mommy or Daddy stories with me..I'd love to share them on the Blog, email me sue@wobm.com

Happy Mother's Day

2010-05-07T13:15:00.002-04:00

Happy Mother's Day! I see now my Mom's dreams and hopes for me and my brother the way I look and dream for Abby. Mother's Day is special! It's a day we celebrate the women in our life that shaped our life.

When it comes to the women in my life growing up and until this day it starts with my awesome Mom and my Aunt Jane (who by the way doesn't have children of her own, but has always been like a Mom to me and my brother.) My Nana and Grammy were a huge bright light in my life growing up and the many women I meet and met along the way. Mom is a word that represents home and heart and everything in the middle and I'm so happy to be one. Abby has alot of those great women in her life now and that makes my heart blessed with My Mom, Ross's Mom and all the Mom's I work with at WOBM and the great Mom's we meet along the way! Thank you :)

Have a great weekend! Abby I'm so proud to me your Mom. Although you did just hit a little friend at school, you still say, "No" alot and you look at me like I'm totally nuts most of the time...You are my heart boo girl!

Abby Cam: Skip Bo

2010-04-27T08:35:00.003-04:00

Last week CANDYLAND….This week Skip-Bo! I appreciate every single moment with her…she’s growing so fast, I can’t believe it! Smile Abs..you’re on Abby Cam!

Why God Made Moms

2010-04-23T13:40:00.000-04:00

Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions:

Why did God make mothers?

1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.

2.. Mostly to clean the house.

3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.

How did God make mothers?

1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us.

2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring..

3. God made my mom just the same like he made me. He just used bigger parts.

What ingredients are mothers made of?

1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean.

2. They had to get their start from men's bones. Then they mostly use string, I think.

Why did God give you your mother and not some other mom?

1. We're related.

2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people's mom like me.

What kind of a little girl was your mom?

1. My mom has always been my mom and none of that other stuff.

2. I don't know because I wasn't there, but my guess would be pretty bossy.

3. They say she used to be nice.

What did mom need to know about dad before she married him?

1. His last name.

2. She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get drunk on beer?

3. Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES to chores?

Why did your mom marry your dad?

1. My dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my mom eats a lot

2. She got too old to do anything else with him.

3. My grandma says that mom didn't have her thinking cap on.

Who's the boss at your house?

1. Mom doesn't want to be boss, but she has to because dad's such a goof ball..

2. Mom.. You can tell by room inspection. She sees the stuff under the bed.

3. I guess mom is, but only because she has a lot more to do than dad.

What's the difference between moms and dads?

1. Moms work at work and work at home and dads just go to work at work.

2. Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them.

3. Dads are taller and stronger, but moms have all the real power 'cause that's who you got to ask if you want to sleep over at your friends.

4. Moms have magic, they make you feel better without medicine.

What does your mom do in her spare time?

1. Mothers don't do spare time.

2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long..

What would it take to make your mom perfect?

1. On the inside she's already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of plastic surgery.

2. Diet. You know, her hair.. I'd diet, maybe blue.

If you could change one thing about your mom, what would it be?

1. She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I'd get rid of that.

2. I'd make my mom smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who did it not me.

3. I would like for her to get rid of those invisible eyes on the back of her head. ther's Day!

Abby Cam: Candyland

2010-04-22T06:00:00.001-04:00

Just a look into our weekends: Candyland Candyland Candyland! And you'll notice she always tries to get up the rainbow trail...funny girl!

Abby's a total girly girl all of a sudden. She loves wearing dresses everyday to school. It's adorable to dress a 4 year old girl except when she always wants to wear flip-flops. I tell her she can wear socks with sandles but she says, "Momma that doesn't go together." Socks and Crocs she's cool with though.

And let's not even get into the make-up. She loves make-up. I don't know where she gets that from, Mommy doesn't wear alot of make-up. She puts eye shadow on her cheeks. Why? because she can I guess! Coming up in the next blog..The crazy things she says. If you'd like to email me about what crazy things your kids say to you...I'd love to put them up on my blog! Let's share the crazy words that come out of their mouth. Email me sue@wobm.com.

Can't wait to share!

Sunday Funday

2010-04-18T20:36:00.004-04:00

Abby and cousin Simon...hold on!

Abby’s New Addiction: Hop Scotch!

2010-04-12T09:43:00.002-04:00

Wow she’s good! She puts Mommy and Daddy to shame! We sort of cheat…use two feet when we should be using one foot..! She’s great at it! The funny thing is her left leg is always hanging funny when she jumps.

So with her saucy 3 year old little attitude she loves Hop Scotch, dress-up, climbing trees, and soccer. But I think if I was to ask her what her favorite thing is, she’d say chocolate. She’s learning the right things in life! LOL

Abby Hanging out with Mommy & Daddy!

2010-04-05T19:59:00.006-04:00

What a great Easter Weekend. The colored eggs; Abby's addicted. She absolutely loves Easter Egg Hunts. And the funny thing besides having about 200 Easter Egg Hunts for the last 2 weeks, she hides them herself and then finds them! Kids and Holidays -- the most beautiful thing in the world. It's Happy!
Hope your Easter was great with your family! Thank you so much for sharing all these great memories with me!

Abby Cam: Easter

2010-03-28T21:41:00.001-04:00

Sick Day!

2010-03-25T11:01:00.001-04:00

Abby has a fever of 103..yikes...So it's been Tinkerbell all morning long. It's 11:00 yet and I think we've watched it 3 times! There's something about a sick day...It's a day of a lot of movement for a Mom...I've done 2 loads of laundry and a load of dishes, now I'm conquering cleaning out the refrigerator. I hope my baby feels better. How much stuff can come out of a 4 year old's nose? We'll find out! xo

Spring Is Here!

2010-03-20T09:41:00.000-04:00

Spring is in the air and that means skee ball in our house! So much fun with this beautiful sun!

I'm wondering if you’ve been watching the new show on NBC “Parenthood.” It’s so good…try it out. You’ll laugh and cry! I’ve been looking for that 1 great show….it’s just great!

And one more thing to tell you about…my little abs only eats the stalk of broccoli..what does that mean? Crazy little bean that’s what she is! J

Abby Cam: Peanut Butter Hair

2010-03-13T15:25:00.004-05:00

The Power Of Peanut Butter

2010-03-09T08:34:00.004-05:00

Bubble Gum, lollipops and stickers have all been stuck in Abby's hair!

The medicine for that: Skippy Peanut Butter! I thought I'd have to cut it out,but peanut butter works great! Just slather it on and the sticky stuff becomes unstuck! Abby Cam of the peanut butter spectacular is coming soon...

If you have any little tricks...stains, sticky stuff...how to get a child to eat veggies...please email me..I love advice! My email is: sue@wobm.com. I'll share them on my blog, too!

Abby On The Radio

2010-03-04T06:37:00.000-05:00

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Happy (Twice Belated) Birthday Abby!

2010-03-01T06:53:00.002-05:00

We finally got it in! Abby's birthday party was postponed twice because of the snow. It was a great day with family! She loves her cousins so much!

Abby's Necessities

2010-02-23T20:35:00.003-05:00

Some necessities to Abs life! Just to help the winter go a little smoother...!
Benefiber for Kids...Everyone needs a little bit of extra fiber..
Boogie Wipes just rock! Soft for little noses and big ones!
....and the Glitter....."the poop fairy" makes a stop to our house once in a while...yep you read right..."The Poop Fairy". Glitter in the toilet is magical! At least to a 4 year old!

And did you ever see the mini bananas! I just saw them for the first time this weekend....Where have they been all my life! Adorable! Abby thinks they're cute...so she eats them. Their perfect for her!

Also can't forget about tattoos! The love for these tattoos keep growing and growing! It might stop before she's 18! I'm crossing my fingers!

Hope your winter is a wonderful one!

Happy Heart Day

2010-02-15T05:37:00.001-05:00

Love Letters to Abby from Mommy and Daddy!

Dear Abs,
I'm truly in-love with you! I'm very proud of you every single day! Even though you just got a haircut yesterday and you say you look like a boy....you're our bobbed haired princess pooper!
Happy Valentine's Day little one! May all your dreams come true...and remember....Chocolate and happiness go together.....Go eat some chocolate! Our dentists loves us!
Love Mommy

Dear Rug,
I love you so much when you climb up me and sit on top of my head....I'm sorry I threw the ball at you a couple of minutes ago and you caught it like a girl and it hit your neck! I love when you ask me to do rock-a-baby! Don't know what I'd do without you! You are my mini me miracle!
I love you!
Love Daddy

2010-02-10T15:35:00.001-05:00

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow! At least that's what Abby's saying! She's a crazy snowy baby....but come on parents you agree with me, by the time we get them all bundled up they're ready to come back in again. It takes longer for us to dress them and them to walk around like big marshmallows...thank to play in the snow! But what fun we're having with our 4 year old! Warm hearts and snow balls!

Happy Birthday Abby!

2010-02-04T20:16:00.002-05:00

Happy Birthday!

2010-01-31T19:58:00.001-05:00

Happy Birthday to Abby! Abby is 4 on Monday, February 1st! I can't believe it....time does fly so fast! She's just such a fantastic spirit! Believe me though..she is spicey! Life is good with Abs in it! Getting ready for her Big 4 Birthday Party with the whole family! We're very excited!

And since she was a baby you know I'm a little obsessed with poop...just one word as we enter the big number 4: constipation! Oh boy! I've found Little Phillips works real good if you're in the same boat with your little one!

It's Zhu Zhu Mania In Our House!

2010-01-25T04:21:00.001-05:00

A Build-A-Bear Girls' Weekend!

2010-01-19T19:58:00.004-05:00

There's nothing like a great girls' weekend! And with Abby it is even more special! We hopped in our car and took a little trip to Maryland this past weekend to be with my girlfriend Deidre and her daughter Maria! We had an awesome time! I love the fact that Deidre's daughter Maria is a pre-teen and still loves hanging out with Abby. It's so cool to see them play and Maria is fantastic with an almost 4 year old! So we thought...let's take the girls to Build-A-Bear.Wow it was great! It was craziness in the store! My child wanted to do a unicorn....( I was thinking to myself..well actually Deidre)..can you even dress a unicorn..So we picked out a pink bear instead! Mom's did one too! It's was just great! The girls were happy and Mom's were happy too! Then ICE CREAM! Can't beat that!

Greetings From Grandma

2010-01-11T06:01:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year Bloggers! With this New Year brings big things...Abby will be 4 already! I can't believe it! My Mom--bless her heart-- sends Abby and me cards and little letters all through out the week. In the letters and cards she writes, she always finds little sayings she tapes to the cards. I thought I'd share some with you. It's a little part of my happiness...Mom's cards are the best and Abby gets so excited when she sees a card from Nanny.

Abby has Strep Throad...yuck the fevers and the gross stuff in her throat...Help! Any ways to give a 3 year old medicine! Help! Any suggestions..email me sue@wobm.com.

Abby's Suprise From Santa

2010-01-04T04:20:00.002-05:00

A VERY Merry Christmas for Abby!

2009-12-27T20:52:00.003-05:00

Fun In The Snow!

2009-12-22T06:25:00.002-05:00

A Day out with Her Girlfriend!

2009-12-14T10:10:00.002-05:00

Yesterday there was a gorgeous rainbow and ever since Abby was a tiny tiny little one, I would tell her when you see a rainbow it means somebody is dreaming big...so she looks over at me and says, "Mommy I'm dreaming big right now and my dreams come true.." Warms the heart!

It starts early...Abby had a big day this weekend. One of her friends from school asked if she could go with her to her dance class. So her little friends Mom came and picked Abby up and took her to dance class. Mom texted me and said.."Sue I think you're going to have to invest in $7.00 ballerina shoes." It was a little wierd seeing my 3 year old getting into a different persons car other than ours or Abby's Grandparents but so cool for Abby. And I had an afternoon to myself. Wrapped some gifts and just did nothing..it was wonderful! When Abby got home...huge smile and a liberated Big 3 year old! And with Abby's friends..come some great Mom's and Dad's. So it's been alot of fun!

Abby's Favorite TV Show

2009-12-04T04:39:00.001-05:00

Everyday she asks to watch this show.."HI-5." She loves it..she dances and sings...She goes crazy for this show. Some of Abby's others favs right now...EVERYTHING Pink...(Mommy tries to throw my favorite in... orange). Pink underwear, pink socks, pink shirts, pink pants and don't forget about the pink shoes. Christmas lights, she loves them more than ever. Yogurt...yep you guessed it pink yogurt! And, Jingle Bells, she walks around the house singing it!

Have you ever asked yourself, "What's the fascination with jumping on the couch from one chair and couch to another?" While Abby was asleep I did that around the house and I found out it is fun...until someone hits there head from jumping too high and hit the ceiling. Next time you're yelling at your kids to stop jumping...think about it...try it out! You'll love it just like they do!

School Projects

2009-11-24T03:36:00.002-05:00

Abby was asked to draw what's she's most Thankful for...I thought I'd share with you!
I'm am so thankful everyday! Much love and happiness to you and your family---Happy Thanksgiving!

We Have A Winner!

2009-11-23T03:57:00.000-05:00

A BIG Congratulations to Debbie in Bayvile....She's the BIG Pandora Charm Bracelet WINNER! Congratulations and thank you so much to everyone who played along! And Thank you so much for reading the Mommy Blog. I have a great time writing it along with pictures of Abs and Abby Cam! I really love sharing stories of Abby and of course talking about poop!

Pandora Charm Bracelet

2009-11-16T03:30:00.001-05:00

Get your wrists ready! It's time to get a winner!

Thank you for a great time picking out the Charms for our bracelet! I'm so excited. This is what I need you to do...Go through the last several months--I believe it goes back about 4-5 months- and find the winning charms for each month...Then fill out the entry form at wobm.com with the winners, your name, phone number and address ...AND you could be a HUGE PANDORA CHARM BRACELET WINNER! You and me it's time to win a matching PANDORA BRACELET!

I'm so excited...especially because we'll have matching bracelets..how cool is that?! And I promise you ... you will love shopping for extra charms with your Mom, daughter etc! It's time to check out a couple of the months past Mommy Blogs...then email me! Can't wait till I can announce a winner! Have Fun..and thanks again! And thanks to Corinne Jewelers in Toms River. I told them I wanted to do something special for all the Mommy Blog Readers and they came through in a big way! Once again thank you so much for letting me share my Abby experiences and adventures with you! xox Sue

Abby Cam: Haircut

2009-11-11T20:31:00.001-05:00

Abby and Santa...Already?!

2009-11-09T21:22:00.001-05:00

Yep Santa made appearances at certain malls this year already. Abby was so excited --all she wants is a Belle "Disney Princess Doll." She just couldn't wait! And Santa loved her Santa tights---she just might get that doll now!

On today's show Shawn and I were talking about decorating for Christmas. I started decorating today and Shawn is waiting for Thanksgiving Weekend! I love everything about Christmas. But I do love Thanksgiving so much, too. So there are turkeys in the house with bright colored leaves and red and green up for Christmas. I like decorating for both at the same time!

Love Laugh & Leaves!

2009-11-02T21:13:00.005-05:00

Thinking Pink For Halloween

2009-10-28T03:41:00.003-04:00

Abby's ready for Halloween! She's so excited! Mommy is too, with all of that candy! Yes! Thanks again for coming out to the Spooktacular. It was a great - great night! Thank You!

Abby was so much fun...as we were walking out she said, "I want to go back."
For Trick-or-Treat Abby's friend is coming over and they're going together. This is a lot of fun because the Moms get to hang out too.

Abby's being funny at school again; she's not eating her food. Oh boy! The teachers get so worked up over this. I think that's why she doesn't eat. She knows she works them all up. Is this a bad thing? Is she doing it just because she knows or is it that she really doesn't want to eat? When I bring her home she eats so much! And she tells me, "My teachers tell me to eat all the time." MMMMMMMM--crazy bug-that's what she is.

Some of Abby's favortie things right now: Pink! Anything Pink, making brownies and licking the bowl, Princess slippers, Princess Chutes and Ladders--(friends that are parents told me-- get ready for the Princess's..YIKES!) and taking pictures--anything she can point the camera at, she'll take it!

Only a couple of more days to choose the charm to put on our Pandora Charm Bracelet from Corinne Jewelers in Toms River! Keep a tally of the winners so far by checking past Mommy Blogs..usually the first one of the month..and one lucky person will have a matching Pandora Charm Bracelet with me! Look at this month's over along the right side. I can't wait!

Abby Just Keeps Going...And Going...And Going

2009-10-19T20:38:00.001-04:00

The energy in the little one...like the energizer bunny! She just keeps going and going and going! Mom and Dad getting younger everyday..(or is it older everyday)! That's when Abs is in her teens! We'll enjoy right now!

Fall Fun

2009-10-12T20:13:00.002-04:00

Happy Fall Blogger Readers! This is a great time for the little one and us to get out and just play! I love it so much!

Funny thing happened in Abby's school last week. The teachers pulled me aside and said, "We can tell if Abby isn't feeling well...because usually she's the class clown." I think I'm proud of that as a Mommy. And school...Abby's going on her first field trip ever-- to a pumpkin farm. She's so excited and I'm so excited to hear her talk about it. A big school bus with her friends! Fun! Love! And a little nervous for the first big excursion in her life without Mom and Dad!...PS Abby...I know you'll pick a good one (pumpkin that is.)

Don't forget about the Pandora Charms! 1 Charm--pumpkin and 3 Charm--Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon, are both tied for votes for your favorite. Thanks to Corinne Jewelers..We're going to have matching Pandora Charm Bracelets! Vote for the one over to the right side you think I'll put on my Pandora Charm Bracelet--keep track of all the winners over the last several months--and I believe SOON a winner will be chosen for the Pandora Charm Bracelet! We'll have lots of Charms on the bracelet for you to start your new little addiction to the Pandora like I have!

October's Pandora Charms

2009-10-06T05:13:00.006-04:00

Wow! We've got the last 3 Pandora charms for you to vote on! October Pandora Charms...It's a big Shawn and Sue Pretty in Pink Month! Breast Cancer Awareness Month.! It's only fitting that there's a pink ribbon to vote for Breast Cancer Awareness as one of the charms! It's so lovely with splashes of pink sparkles...Abby and I went to Corinne Jewelers in Toms River to pick the last 2 charms along with the pink ribbon. We chose the smiling pumpkin---Abby's favorite--and a starfish on the clam-shell! Beachy! Have fun with the final charms for the month of October...I believe we're picking a winner very soon! It's been such fun picking out charms for our Pandora Charm Bracelet...Can't wait to give a matching one away! And then you can have so many memories with your Mom, Daughter, Sister, Dad...etc.! It's so much fun picking out Pandora Charms!

Cast your vote:

Here's the winning charm for September, CHARM #2: Corinne has given me a beautiful bracelet from their Pandora collection. Pandora bracelets let you create your own look and style by adding charms for special moments in your life. If you click here you can see some examples.

BIG Girl Bike With Training Wheels

2009-09-28T20:39:00.002-04:00

Wow! We're moving up in the world! Just a month ago she was riding her little trike. Now Abby is riding a Big Princess training wheel bike. She's so happy on it! And she can move.

Thanks for all the emails and the phone calls on the show about Abs loving Edward Scissorhands...you eased my mind so much. And, yep you guessed she's still watching it almost every day! But it's ok! Yes I'm trying to tell myself that. But she's totally into dress-up, too!

We went pumpking picking today.Wow! Who knew that would be so much fun. I don't think I ever did that before having Abby. We just went to a store and bought pumpkins. Now it's turned into this 3 hour, let's look at every single pumpkin, extravaganza!

Couple more days only for the September Charms...I believe one more month and then somebody will win a fantastic Pandora Charm Bracelet! Thanks again for everyone playing the fun pick the Pandora Charm! Vote for your favorite to the right side of the blog.

Abby Loves Edward

2009-09-21T07:53:00.002-04:00

What happens when my 3 year old loves "Edward Scissorhands." I guess nothing ---Abby loves---that movie! It's been running over the weekends on one of the stations and she appsolutely loves it. We're even at the point when we see it's on we skip over the channel. She thinks Edward Schissorhands is so cute. Yikes! She's a funny little chicken.

So BRIBERY works so great...Mom's and Dad's you know what I'm talking about. I'm always hoping something big is happening over the weekends because then we can use it. Like this weekend...she has a friend coming over to the house and all I'm thinking this is going to be a good week. Naps, eating veggies, WOW! That's horrible I know but it works!

Only a couple more days to vote for September charms for the Pandora Charm Bracelet over to the right side of the blog. It's coming close now! Keep track of the charm winners each month (go back and look at previous months blogs) and then we'll get our matching Pandora Charm Bracelets. I can't wait! It's so cool --- thanks to Corinne Jewelers in Toms River.