tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81626251109896235312024-03-12T22:56:52.487-05:00Belli's Place-Living With LarsensBellismomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062226743950656366noreply@blogger.comBlogger265125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162625110989623531.post-59197342902407588292011-12-04T23:31:00.001-06:002012-01-22T08:50:08.522-06:00Fall FunBelieve it or not having a special needs child does come with it's perks. One of those being that some of their "firsts" come a lot later than a typical child. This way their childhood doesn't feel like it is slipping away quite as fast! <br />
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This year was the first year that Belli really had the strength and the balance to play in leaf piles. So, last week we raked up a big pile of leaves and let her have at it. It. Was. Awesome.<br />
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While watching the news the reporter said "damage" in reference to the storm damage. Belli yells, "Hey! You can't say that! That's not a nice word!!!!!"<br />
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(This isn't really a Belliism, just something she did. It was too funny not to post though)<br />
I was watching a clip for Grey's Anatomy on my computer and Belli wanted me to turn it down so she could hear the TV. I told her no so she went and turned on the loudest toy she had in the room. Talk about passive-aggressive. <br />
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Belli: Why do you still have both of your ears? <br />
Me: Umm...because you usually get to keep both ears.<br />
Belli: Well, if I eat a lot of vegetables I'll get to drive daddy's Jeep.<br />
Me:....<br />
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My mom asked Belli what she would do if she was out somewhere and got lost. She said, "Well, I would just go find a hiding place somewhere so we could play hide and seek!"<br />
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Me: Belli, hurry up! (In reference to her cleaning up her room)<br />
Belli: Look, I only have two hands!<br />
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Little girl to me: Aww, she's so cute. How old is she?<br />
Me: (instead of saying she's almost four) She's 4.<br />
Belli: Awww MAY-un. Did I miss my birthday?!?!?!<br />
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Belli to me: Eww. Something stinks. I think it's my birthday surprise. Or maybe it's you because you haven't taken a shower today.<br />
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Belli: Oh wait. I think I'm too big to walk in this hat!<br />
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My mom to Belli: Look, you mommy needs some peace and quiet.<br />
Belli: Well I need some peace and loud!<br />
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After dropping Belli's ponytail holder into the toilet she looks down and says, "Aww man! That was my 18th favorite color."<br />
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After telling Belli that I came in her room last night to check on her while she was asleep she said, "Well why didn't I say something to you? Like gracias, or de nada, or...tree?"Bellismomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062226743950656366noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162625110989623531.post-67962640170474483082011-08-08T20:54:00.000-05:002011-08-08T20:54:23.458-05:00Belli's Big Birthday Surprise<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM2lgXOGNFJ8Pwr33MfDQR3Imnb10qIE9sQoXiWCkqO5dIIIdxnaWjLJS-Zrj7KmESB8G00CH-T7bKJAt9csgUwaKhOurIxl4-lhAyKP5k57SWyXlMk8orqjtfUN3DTYhMd2e5Ojdntss/s1600/IMG_0155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>This year for Belli's birthday I decided it was high time for a swing set of her own. After looking for a few weeks I finally decided on this one:<br />
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Here is day one. The amount of wood and hardware alone took up my whole den.<br />
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Day Two (I can't find the pictures for day two but I am pretty sure I just put together the ladders)<br />
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Day Three: I had help from my dad and sister hold the pieces up while we attached the top boards.<br />
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Day Four (I only had a few hours to work but I got the floors in that day)<br />
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Honestly...it has been really boring and uneventful for the most part. <br />
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I finished another semester of school at the beginning of May. I feel like I had a lot going on in May but now I can't remember a single thing that I did. I started another semester of school in June and it has been a whirlwind ever since. I am only taking two classes but when you have to get in the same amount of work in two months that you normally do in four months it feels like a lot more than that. So needless to say I have been unbelievably busy with school work. As part of an assignment for one class I had to spend 20 hours at the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind. There is a regional center in Birmingham which is where I was. It was a very enlightening experience. The first day we went to the Lakeshore Foundation and the kids did the rock climbing wall and swam. The second day we went to the zoo and the last day we went to the Botanical Gardens and then bowling. It was amazing to me what these kids could do. I mean climbing a rock wall and diving into a pool with no sight is very brave to me. Just goes to show that a child with a disability can still do all of the same things everyone else can. <br />
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Back in June I had a bit of a health scare when I found a medium sized lump in one of my breasts. My fears were almost immediately put to rest though when I consulted Dr. Google and decided that it was likely a <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0004482/">fibroadenoma</a>. That was exactly what it felt like and it didn't have any of the characteristics of a "bad" lump. I scheduled and appointment with my doctor and he thought the same thing and sent me to get an ultrasound. The radiologist agreed but said it was pretty large so I decided to go ahead and have it removed. The surgery was yesterday and I was in and out in no time. They sent the mass to pathology but my surgeon said it looked just like a fibroadenoma so that's most likely what it was. Should get the results for sure though some time next week. <br />
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We went to the beach a couple of weeks ago and me being the horrible mother that I am took ZERO pictures. I did take one video of her swimming though. It took a full day of screeching but I finally convinced Belli that she would not sink with her floaties on and she finally let me let her go. After that she had a blast. Fortunately my mom did take a few pictures so at least I have something to remember the trip!<br />
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Belli has also taken to dancing lately. I posted this on my Facebook so those of you who I am friends with may have seen this but if not it's worth a look. Very funny!<br />
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Health wise Belli is good. We will see both ortho and neuro sometime in August so there are no new updates since the last time I posted about them. She did have her well check up this week though and everything looked good. She has finally broken the 30 pound mark at 30 pounds 8 ounces. <br />
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On the school front she will be starting back at her public school in August just one day a week and then will start going the other four days to our church preschool. I am VERY excited about this because I am taking three classes in the fall which means I will need to do 60 observation hours and with Belli in school 5 days a week I will have plenty of time to do them. This will be my last semester of classes and I will be doing my student teaching in the Spring. Hooray!!<br />
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I think that is all for now. I promise I won't go so long without an update again. Belli's birthday is coming up so I am sure I will have a post about that. And then another one in August after her check ups with her ortho and neuro. Hopefully they will both be good reports!Bellismomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062226743950656366noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162625110989623531.post-59881257816125242382011-04-20T16:14:00.001-05:002011-04-20T16:15:13.583-05:00Bagel, Belliism, Bunnies, and AwardsWhen I was in 4th grade we got a family dog. She was a beagle and I (rather smartly I thought) named her Bagel. Yep, Bagel the beagle. This is her:<br />
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Well a few days later Belli was outside with my dad and she asked him where Bagel was. He told her something about her getting sick and being in doggy Heaven now and all that stuff. Well, without missing a beat Belli says, "Well. I guess that means she won't be bothering when I play in my sandbox anymore now will she?" So, needless to say Belli handled the death well. <br />
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On the upside, because Bagel is no longer on the prowl in our backyard we now have a brand new bunny. Belli named him Bruno and he lives in our backyard. What's really awesome about him is that he is a wild bunny so we don't even have to take care of him. He comes and goes as he pleases and finds his own food. It's quite nice really. Here is Bruno:<br />
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And last, but certainly not least, Belli was nominated for the <a href="http://www2.hoover.k12.al.us/parents/finley/Pages/default.aspx">Finley Award</a>. This is an award that our school system does based on character. There is one kid per class per grade nominated each year and they pick the kids who have consistently shown good character. Only the high school overall winners and the faculty winner get the money that is awarded but just to be nominated is an honor. Here are some picture from the ceremony last night:<br />
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I am one proud momma!Bellismomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062226743950656366noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162625110989623531.post-15107488089917741302011-03-04T07:03:00.001-06:002011-03-04T07:42:53.141-06:00Five Question FridayHead over to <a href="http://www.fivecrookedhalos.blogspot.com/">Mama M's</a> to join in on Five question Friday!<br />
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1. Have you ever forgotten your child in a store or at school?<br />
I've definitely never left her at a store but there was one time a couple of years ago when she was in MDO so I could go to class that I almost forgot her. Class got out early one day so I went home to lay down for a little bit before I had to go get her. I was supposed to pick her up at 2 and the next thing I know I wake up at it was 1:55. I was WAY late picking her up. So I guess I didn't technically forget her...I just fell asleep.<br />
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2. Where did you go on you first date?<br />
I actually don't remember...Most of the guys I dated where people I actually knew already so there was never really a "first date" per se. <br />
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3. What's your "silly" fear?<br />
Insects. Any insect. OH. MY. GOD.<br />
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4. Confrontation: do you cause it, deal with it as it comes, or run far far away from it?<br />
It depends on the situation. I will cause it if I need to or avoid it if I don't think it's necessary.<br />
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5. Wood floors or carpet?<br />
I am currently a big fan of the laminate wood flooring. <br />
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Every other place I looked (probably 5 or 6 places) wouldn't take her because of her disability. Which, by the way, is illegal. Even the <a href="http://www.ucpbham.com/our-programs/hand-in-hand/early-learning-program.html">daycare</a> who is run by the United Cerebral Palsy foundation that takes special needs children wouldn't take her. You can read about the devastation <a href="http://isabellegsmith.blogspot.com/2010/05/devastated.html">here</a>. <br />
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But now, finally, I received a letter from my church preschool saying she will have a spot in the fall. Thank GOD! Finally!Bellismomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062226743950656366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162625110989623531.post-2057266371868819622011-02-10T10:56:00.000-06:002011-02-10T10:56:37.719-06:00Snow DayWe have had quite a few snow days lately but today was the first day that we finally got out and played.<br />
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1. If you had $1000 to to donate to one charity which would you choose?<br />
It would probably be between <a href="http://www.thebellcenter.org/">The Bell Center</a>, a neat little organization called the <a href="http://www.pofsea.org/index.php">Prosthetics Outreach Foundation</a>, or to a coworker of mine who goes on mission trips to Swaziland every year. <br />
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2. Snow days: do you welcome them happily or are they a pain in the butt?<br />
I absolutely LOVE snow days. The only problem is that here in Alabama we have snow days when there is only an inch or so of snow which actually isn't really that much fun to play in.<br />
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3. What talent do you wish you had and why?<br />
I wish I could sing. I love to sing and I love music but I have horrible voice!<br />
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4. Are you a news, politics, or celebrity news junkie?<br />
I am a news and politics junkie. I can't stand celebrity news. It's so stupid and dramatic and no big deal if it was about a non-celebrity.<br />
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5. What is your favorite cocktail?<br />
I love long island iced teas!<br />
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Belli: Look mom. We have a new ornament on the tree.<br />
Me: I know! It's so pretty.<br />
Belli: What is?<br />
Me: The ornament.<br />
Belli: What ornament.<br />
Me: ......<br />
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"We have summer, we have fall, we have winter and we have sprinkles!"<br />
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After letting out a huge trucker burp Belli looks at me with wide eyes and says, "Was that YOU?"<br />
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"Hey mom, when I hold you are you going to turn into a hippo?" <br />
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So weird...I know.Bellismomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062226743950656366noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162625110989623531.post-51021435857012792192010-12-28T18:41:00.000-06:002010-12-28T18:41:30.406-06:00Christmas 2010Here are some pictures from Christmas. Belli had a great time!<br />
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While hanging out with my dad Belli asked him what was on his wrist. He said, "A watch." She looked at it for about thirty seconds and then said, "I watched. What it do?"<br />
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Belli yelling from the bathroom: "Umm...HELLO!?! Someone went poooootty! It was ME. ISABELLE!"<br />
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My mom was watching the <a href="http://isabellegsmith.blogspot.com/2010/11/llama-llama-misses-mama.html">video</a> of Belli reading Llama Llama Misses Mama. Belli walked up, looked at the video and said, "I like her. She's cute."<br />
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While Belli was walking around the living room I brought her lunch in and put it down on her table and told her to sit down and go eat. She started yelling, "Mommy, mommy help!" I asked her what she needed help with and she said, "I need help sitting! I just CANT stop walking!"<br />
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The other day my dad asked her where she was ticklish. Belli thought about it for a second and then said, "Hmm...probably from that door over to the bed."Bellismomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062226743950656366noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162625110989623531.post-32976979476575582232010-11-19T07:19:00.000-06:002010-11-19T07:19:12.552-06:00Five Question FridayBe sure to visit <a href="http://www.fivecrookedhalos.blogspot.com/">Mama M</a> to join in the fun! <br />
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1. What Christmas song do you loathe?<br />
The question should really be which Christmas song do I not loathe? Ok, ok I'll quit being a grouch now. I don't really like any Christmas song sung by a well known singer or group. Like I would rather hear a choir sing Christmas songs or just orchestra music.<br />
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2. Do you and your significant other cuddle at night or sleep on opposite sides of the bed?<br />
I don't have a significant other =-( Hopefully one day I will have a cuddle buddy though!<br />
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3. Have you ever had surgery?<br />
Yep. I birthed Belli straight out of my stomach.<br />
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4. When do you typically have your holiday shopping done?<br />
Normally around the 23rd. If I don't have it by then oh well! No way you can make me get out on Christmas Eve.<br />
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5. If money wasn't an issue what would your ultimate luxury item be?<br />
Tickets to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.<br />
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<a href="http://www.fivecrookedhalos.blogspot.com/">Mama M</a> suggested I submit this to her holiday gift guide blog hop. This weeks theme is children's books so the goes well with it. Feel free to join it!<br />
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Have any of you heard of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_11?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=llama+llama&x=0&y=0&sprefix=llama+llama">Llama Llama</a> books? If not I HIGHLY recommend them. We only have one and I only just realized yesterday that it was a whole series but I will definitely be getting the rest of them for Belli for Christmas. The one we have is Llama Llama Misses Mama. We read it every day before nap time and every night before bed. Well last night Belli told me she wanted to read it instead. And she did. Word for word, every single last bit. Except obviously she didn't actually read it she just memorized it. I didn't get a video last night but I had her do it again today. She didn't do it as well but it's still pretty impressive for a three year old if you ask me. Here is the video!<br />
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Anyway...on to the results! According to her doctor her MRI from yesterday looks basically the same as the last one we got done pre-operation. So, the good news is that she hasn't gotten any worse. The bad news is that aside from maybe keeping her spine from getting worse both surgeries didn't really do a lot of good. The other good news is that he was really impressed with her walking and that as long as her spine doesn't get any worse and she isn't showing any signs of neurological impairments then we will continue to put off the next surgery. <br />
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He said that he would like to wait at least two more years so her bones will be bigger and stronger so the fusion will take the next go round. Now, he didn't say we COULD wait two years. Just that he was hoping to be able to wait two years. <br />
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What I do know is that as long as Belli continues to show no signs of problems it will be AT LEAST six months before her next surgery because he doesn't want to see her back until then. He said since I've been doing this for so long I know what to look for and know when to call if something is wrong.<br />
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So all in all I'm happy about the report. Of course I always hope for that miracle that her spine will just randomly straighten on it's own but realistically both her doctor and I are just happy when things don't get worse.<br />
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On to Five Question Friday with <a href="http://www.fivecrookedhalos.blogspot.com/">Mama M</a>... <br />
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1. If you could have any talent and turn it into an occupation what would it be?<br />
Absolutely singing! I love to sing! Unfortunately I am really horrible at it. I only sing in the car when no one is around. It's really bad. Seriously.<br />
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2. Would you rather have a house at the beach or a cabin in the woods?<br />
Definitely a house at the beach. The woods kinda freak me out. Plus I reeeeaaallllly hate bugs.<br />
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3. Is there a meaning or reasoning behind your children's name?<br />
Isabelle is Italian for Elizabeth and two of her great-grandmothers are named Elizabeth. And my middle name is Elizabeth.<br />
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4. What is your guilty pleasure?<br />
Pizza and whole milk.<br />
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5. Do you live in a house that is deep cleaned or straightened?<br />
Straightened. Deep cleaning is for the birds.<br />
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However, I did talk to his nurse practitioner when I was scheduling the appointment for Friday and she did say that when the radiologist reads the pictures from the MRI if they are bad then the radiologist pages the nurse immediately and she hadn't been paged yet. After the last MRI that we had when we found out she would need the fusion the nurse was in the recovery room before we even got up there so I know they page them quick.<br />
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So...I will take that as a good sign and just hope for the best. We will find out Friday for sure either way though.Bellismomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062226743950656366noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162625110989623531.post-61748783355799426322010-11-02T09:47:00.000-05:002010-11-02T09:47:52.772-05:00MRI Check-Up TomorrowSince I started this blog after the MRI where we found out Belli would need a spinal fusion most of you don't know that four two years up until that point Belli had MRI's every six months to check for pressure on her spinal cord. <br />
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Well since the surgeries she has only had x-rays and CT scans to check the bone alignment and bone growth. But, now it's time to check for pressure on her spine again. There is no reason to think that there is but it's still one of those routine things we have to do.<br />
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But it still makes me feel sick. Knowing that it is very possible that they could tell me tomorrow that she will need another surgery again. And soon.<br />
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So please be praying and/or sending positive thoughts our way tomorrow. We will certainly need them!Bellismomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062226743950656366noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162625110989623531.post-61166903208104543702010-10-18T10:00:00.000-05:002010-10-18T10:00:07.413-05:00The Sneaky Chef Part 2I've tried two more recipes since my last <a href="http://isabellegsmith.blogspot.com/2010/10/sneaky-chef.html">post</a> about <a href="http://www.thesneakychef.com/">The Sneaky Chef</a>.<br />
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I didn't want to give a whole lot of details in my last post because the recipes aren't mine and I think everyone should just go buy the book instead. But, I was browsing the website earlier and found that she has some of the recipes online for free so I am going to post a link to the ones that I have done.<br />
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Here is the recipe for the <a href="http://www.thesneakychef.com/free_recipe_orange_puree.php">Orange Puree</a> that I used for the grilled cheese and the <a href="http://www.thesneakychef.com/free_recipe_power_pizza.php">Power Pizza</a>. I didn't end up using the <a href="http://www.thesneakychef.com/free_recipe_white_puree.php">White Puree</a> because my blender wouldn't blend it as much as it needed to be. I only put one can of beans like you are supposed to but because my blender is so big and the amount of beans was so little the kept getting underneath the blades and therefore not blending. So I only used the orange puree. And I also used spaghetti sauce instead of just tomato sauce. Shh! Don't tell! Anyway, I tried a piece too and it was really good! Belli a whole piece too!<br />
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The book also has some recipes to make different concentrated juices to mix with applesauce or use in some of the recipes. I tried a strawberry sorbet today and Belli at it up!<br />
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And the best part (other than all the vitamins and stuff) is that it has really helped her issues with lack of pooping. Which makes her happy. Which makes me happy.<br />
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Hooray for <a href="http://www.thesneakychef.com/">The Sneaky Chef</a>!<br />
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1. What is your favorite Halloween candy?<br />
I'm not a huge candy eater but if I had to pick a favorite it would probably be Twix.
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2. Do you fold your socks?<br />
Nope. I don't see any reason to go through the trouble of folding my socks when I am just going to unfold them to put them on. It's not like a shirt or something that can get wrinkles if you don't fold it. Pure silliness to me.<br />
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3. What is something that you wish you had been warned about?<br />
I wish I had been warned about how much I would enjoy watching Disney movies with Belli. I'm pretty sure I like them more than she does. Except it's really no fun to watch them with her because she won't let me sing.<br />
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4. What is the most significant difference between you and your significant other?<br />
Hopefully one day I will be able to answer that question!<br />
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5. What are three words you would use to describe yourself?<br />
Open-minded, caring, irritable. Yeah those three words probably don't go well together but I really am open-minded and caring...until you irritate me.<br />
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But first I want to let those of you in the Birmingham area know that The Bell Center is selling poinsettias again this year so let me know if you want one. They are $17 and come in pink, red, or white!<br />
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Now for the Belliisms...<br />
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After repeatedly telling Belli that she needed to clean up her stuff in the living room I told her that I was going to the bathroom and by the time I got back if she didn't have her toys cleaned up she was going to time out. So I leave and go to the bathroom and I can hear her in the living room saying, "Come on Elmo and Abby, you better get in her before mom comes back."<br />
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Belli: Mommy! That hurts!<br />
Me: What hurts?<br />
Belli: When I sit on my hand like this!!!!!<br />
Me: Well quit sitting on your hand.<br />
Belli: Oh! Ok!<br />
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Before the weather turned cooler Belli wanted to do sidewalk chalk and I told her that we would do it once it turned cooler. A few weeks later (after having not talked about it since then) on the first cool day we had had since the Spring we walk outside and Belli says, "Oh, it's so cooooold out here. That means....we can do chalk!"<br />
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My mom: Belli, you are about to push your momma over the edge.<br />
Belli: What edge?Bellismomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062226743950656366noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162625110989623531.post-69354344528619618232010-10-12T07:58:00.001-05:002010-10-12T08:02:58.539-05:00The Sneaky ChefHave any of you tried any of the recipes from <a href="http://www.thesneakychef.com/">The Sneaky Chef</a>?<br />
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I bought the recipe book a week or so ago and finally got around to trying some of the recipes. I did the Guerrilla Grilled Cheese yesterday. You use the orange puree (carrots and sweet potatoes) and just spread some of it on the inside of the bread. And you use extra virgin olive oil and less butter. Belli had NO IDEA there were carrots and sweet potatoes on her sandwich. I actually think she liked it better because the olive oil made it a little crunchier.<br />
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Right now I'm trying the tortilla chips. All you do it get corn tortillas brush olive oil on both sides, cut them into triangles, spread them on a cookie sheet and then bake them. I just took them out of the oven. They look pretty good. You can also put a little cheese on them too. FYI- If you try this recipe I wouldn't cook them for the full ten minutes before turning them over. Mine almost burned.<br />
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Has anyone else tried any of these recipes? How did you kids likes them? Honestly, some of them look pretty gross so I might have to pass on a few.<br />
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**This just in. I just taste tested the chips and Oh. My. Gosh. They are REALLY good! If I hadn't almost burned them they would be better. But still, very good!**Bellismomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062226743950656366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162625110989623531.post-18509866324721957412010-10-01T17:45:00.000-05:002010-10-01T17:45:18.845-05:00Conversations With Stupid People-Part Two<b>Conversation One</b> <br />
Me: Thank you for calling ______ ______ Apartments this is Amanda how can I help you?<br />
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Caller A (a woman): Yes, how much are your two bed two bath apartments?<br />
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Me: The ones we have available now range from $699 to $830 just depending on the floor plan.<br />
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Caller A: Ok, well my husband and I have both gotten jobs in the area. How far are your apartments from City A and City B.<br />
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Me: Oh, actually those aren't really that close. Probably around 45 minutes just depending on the traffic.<br />
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(Caller A precedes to ask a lot of really stupid questions and I answer them) <br />
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Caller A: Hang on just a second so I can get pen to write down directions so I can Mapquest it.<br />
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Me: (thinking that if you are going to Mapquest something all you need is the address which you already have but whatever) Ok, sure.<br />
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Caller A: (lots of noise, kids screaming, rustling on paper for about two minutes)<br />
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Me: Still waiting...<br />
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Caller B (a man this time): Hello?<br />
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Me: Yes...<br />
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Caller B: Who is this?<br />
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Me: Amanda.<br />
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Caller B: What apartments are these?<br />
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Me: ________ _________ Apartments.<br />
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Caller B: Oh. How much do your two bedroom two bath apartments cost?<br />
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Me: ...Right now they range from $699-$830 just depending on the floorplan.<br />
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Caller B then precedes to ask me the same exact questions as Caller A did five minutes ok. Idiots. <br />
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<b>Conversation 2</b><br />
This isn't actually a conversation, just something I saw posted on our neighborhood's online message board.<br />
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"Does anyone know where the _______ _________ Art Show is going to be? I keep seeing signs on the roads with arrows pointing where to go if you are driving but if you want to walk to it where is it located?"<br />
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Seriously? I mean I'm pretty sure that those arrows that show you how to get there if you are driving you can still use to get there if you walk.Bellismomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10062226743950656366noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162625110989623531.post-11406332231360323442010-09-24T11:04:00.000-05:002010-09-24T11:04:47.880-05:005 Question FridayFriday is here...again. See, unlike most people I get totally bummed when Friday is here because I work on the weekends. So to me Friday is like everyone else's Sunday. But oh well! I'm just glad I have the job!<br />
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So, since it's Friday that means it's time for <a href="http://www.fivecrookedhalos.blogspot.com/">Mama M's</a> Five Question Friday. Here are this weeks questions.<br />
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1. If you could speak with a different accent what would it be?<br />
I actually really like accents from Hispanic countries. I can't stand Australian accents. I'm not sure why.<br />
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2. Can you fall asleep anywhere? (Floor, couch, deck, etc)<br />
I guess a lot depends on how tired I am. I'm thinking that the floor is definitely out but I haven't actually tried it in a while. I can fall asleep on the couch but I won't stay asleep. I get really hot on the couch.<br />
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3. Do you use public restrooms? If so, do you sit on the toilet?<br />
Yes and yes. It's the squatters that pee on the toilet so if they didn't do that the toilet seats wouldn't have pee on them. I mean I don't know about you but I don't see how the people who sit can possible get pee on the seat.<br />
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4. If you were stuck in an elevator for 24 hours what celebrity would you most want to be stuck with?<br />
Probably Matt Lauer, Tom Brokaw, or Brian Williams. I think being news reporters is one of the coolest jobs ever. They get to go to a lot of different places and meet a lot of different people. I would love to hear some of their stories.<br />
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5. Where did you and your significant other go on your first date?<br />
I don't currently have a significant other thank you very much!<br />
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It has been a loooooooong day. Belli woke up last night at about 12:30 and puked all over her bed. Then she woke up at about 5:45 and informed me that she was ready to come get in my bed and then proceeded to talk to me for the next 45 minutes while I tried to go back to sleep. We then drove two hours in the car to meet her grandparents from Mobile so she could spend the weekend down there. I'm tired. And as soon as I do <a href="http://www.fivecrookedhalos.blogspot.com/">Mama M's</a> Five Question Friday I am getting in my bed, turning on Bones, and relaxing! And missing Belli too of course!<br />
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1. What do you do when you have time to yourself?<br />
See the sentence above.<br />
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2. When you look out of your kitchen window what do you see?<br />
Why Bagel sunbathing of course!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirArbxbkGf-6tp7DJxplKFaO1oOBUqaYLnFt5e-p9VYzCUfTGA_uE42ibNmEd4wpsWK1x-A58irLsKbaXRWOzFP0P7tZYw6G00r7RBhEtKPbNL5cSYp85yzBABCwkeyha6j7GKIyhTWMw/s1600/100_0265.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirArbxbkGf-6tp7DJxplKFaO1oOBUqaYLnFt5e-p9VYzCUfTGA_uE42ibNmEd4wpsWK1x-A58irLsKbaXRWOzFP0P7tZYw6G00r7RBhEtKPbNL5cSYp85yzBABCwkeyha6j7GKIyhTWMw/s320/100_0265.jpg" /></a></div>This picture was actually taken a couple of summer ago though. Bagel is 14 years old now and doesn't quite have the agility she used to have to get up on that table. Now she just sunbathes in the grass.<br />
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3. Who/What would you want to be reincarnated as?<br />
A penguin...what I would give to be cold all the time.<br />
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4. What is your biggest pet peeve about other people's kids?<br />
People who let their kids do whatever they want in the name of "being fun" or "letting them be a kid." Whooptie Do Dah Day. I'm fun and I let Belli be a kid but I sure as heck don't let her do whatever she want.<br />
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5. Regular or diet soda?<br />
I normally prefer regular drinks but the only diet drink I won't drink is Diet Coke. Gross!!!<br />
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