Calling all Stalkers!

The Great Mofo Delurk 2007

I know, the day is half done, but I found out about this and thought I would give it a try.
I want to know who my stalkers (lurkers) are? I want to know about those of you who have thus far, secretly adored my wit, charm, brains, craftiness, spasticity and other amiable qualities. Any takers???

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October 3, 2007 | Filed Under Friends | 13 Comments 

Mummy Spoons

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This is my first contribution to the very first week of the Winter Bazaar hosted by scribbit. For other fun ideas for beating the winter blues click on the image above.

I made these spoons two years back to give to some church members I visit monthly. They are easy and very fun to make.

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You’ll need

* Plaster Gauze (at least 3 feet)
Wooden craft spoons
Solid wooden buttons (or other wooden pice for the nose)
Craft paint and brushes
Hot glue gun

1. Paint the craft spoon white, both front and back. Paint the button nose a light gray. Let dry
2. With a toothbrush or other small brush, fleck some light pink paint onto the spoon for rosy cheeks
3. Hot glue the button nose to desired place on the front of the spoon.
4. Using the end of a standard paint brush, dip in black paint and make dots for the eyes. Let dry
5. Dip the end of a smaller paintbrush in white paint and make dots for the whites of the eyes. Let dry.
6. Cut a long thin strip of plaster gauze (long enough to wrap around the spoon quite a few times) and immerse it in warm water. Then gently wrap it around the spoon in desired fashion. Let dry.
7. Tie a bag of candy corn around the spoon.

* Plaster gauze is not necessary, I just found it easier than trying to glue regular gauze on.

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October 3, 2007 | Filed Under Blog Carnivals, Holidays, Winter Bazaar | 7 Comments 

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I’m this months featured Multi-Tasking Mom over at Multi-Tasking Moms.com!

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October 3, 2007 | Filed Under Awards, Motherhood | 2 Comments 

WFMW - Potty Training Advice please

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Alright, I’m quite excited about this weeks edition of Works for Me Wednesday as I am completely out of ideas on this subject. I don’t know what to do with my stubborn 4 year old. Yes, you read that right. He’s FOUR and he’s not potty trained. What I’ve tried:

1. Incentives such as but not limited to, chocolate, candy, new toys and Ninja Turtle Underwear.

2. Making him sit on the toilet for up to 40 minutes at a time while I read to him, hoping that something might come out.

3. His big brother has given him demonstrations on how to pee standing up. Big brother is his “bess fwend” so I really thought big brother’s encouragement might work.

He tells me as soon as he has pooped and lately when he has peed as well. He knows what the toilet is all about. I’ve dumped diaper contents in there and he loves to flush but he REFUSES to use it. He often tells me “Not working” when I sit him on there.
I have seen him stop peeing mid stream when I shouted at him as he was doing it on the carpet after bath one day. But when I proceeded to put him on the toilet for 20 minutes to finish the job, he wouldn’t. As soon as I put him back in his diaper he peed the rest out.

HELP. ME. PLEASE!

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October 3, 2007 | Filed Under Works for me Wednesday | 17 Comments