Thursday, January 8, 2009

Filed Under "You've Got to be Kidding"

1. There's nothing like starting the new year by attacking the deductible right away - I made a quick trip to the doctor this morning. Over the last few days I've been having a flare-up of my (usually mild) GERD issues. Suffice it to say that swallowing has been sending my esophagus into spasms like it's trying to close off instead of letting anything through. There's a good chance it's lingering effects of all the Aleve I took for my broken foot. But the doctor said there might be another contributing factor:

"Have you been under any stress recently?"


I just laughed. Of course, since laughter's the best medicine. . . .

2. The latest mom/daughter source of contention bonding activity:


You'd be amazed how many shades of black, gray, and white exist. At least it's "just" 500 pieces. She's ready to try 1000. I put my foot down, though, when she found this.


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10 comments:

  1. larkswingJanuary 9, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Bless your heart! but LOL about that puzzle - you are a better mom than me - wouldn't do it! hehe

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  2. A Stone GathererJanuary 9, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    From the puzzle Bekah and I are working on I can so understand, and a big FAT no to the 24,000 piece! YIKES!!!!

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  3. saraJanuary 9, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    The black and white one would out me over the edge...or so I thought till I saw the other one!!! yikes!

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  4. KellyJanuary 9, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Wahoo - I say buy that puzzle. It could be your 2009 project - it would take that long to do it!

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  5. ChristinaJanuary 9, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Good luck with the puzzle. The one I clicked on is definitely looking like it might be pretty stressful. I know why you aren't going to try it. It would probably drive the sanest person nuts.

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  6. MelJanuary 9, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    oh wow first feel better soon!! And 2ndly, I might have to give in on the puzzle...i figure any kid doing such a puzzle will stay out of mischef!!!

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  7. Patrice and HigginsJanuary 9, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    Wow, just think of the medical bill after you attempt that puzzle!! Hahahaha!! You may need psychiatric care instead of a regular MD!!

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  8. Xandra@Heart-of-ServiceJanuary 10, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Hmmmm....I don't know if she would survive the 24,000 piece puzzle endeavor! She might draw back a nub if she ventures into "your" territory!

    Xandra

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    A 24,000 piece puzzle would cause anyone's GERD to act up!!!! :)

    I have an autistic student who does 1,000 piece puzzles like they are 100 piece puzzles, it's amazing to watch him in action.

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  10. Lisa SpenceJanuary 12, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    What a great puzzle! We saw the real deal when we went to DC last year; I was amazed at how HUGE it was! Ginormous!

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