Bird, bird, bird, burned is the word
Just when things were starting to slow down, a new kind of madness ensues.
Babisodes is finally feeling better and back in good health. I, on the other hand, am wiped. Not sick, but just tired.
However, I am hanging in there. I have to because Thanksgiving is kind of a big thing for us. Besides, what could be better motivation for a pregnant woman than a full day of food and gluttony, followed by Black Friday hysteria?
Are you brave enough to venture out in the wee hours after consuming pounds of tryptophan and stuffing for Black Friday sales? I stood outside Wal-mart in 30F degrees last year and scored major deals. Part of me wants to do it again, but it’s like the running of the bulls, while trying to snatch toys and flat screens off shelves at the same time. At 4am. Not sure if that’s the best thing for a pregnant woman to do. I may need to settle for Cyber Monday.
Anyhow, this Thanksgiving seems to have such special meaning. Especially since we have so much to be thankful for.
This may be the first turkey day our daughter will remember, and it will probably be our last one celebrated as a family of three. So Babisodes will surely be helping in the kitchen this year, even if the turkey is almost half her size.
A year ago, my husband lost his job and took the leap to start his own company, and I am thankful it has survived its first year in business.
I am thankful for my daughter being healthy again after a long week of fever and cough.
I am thankful for my growing bun in the oven.
I am thankful for my daughter’s ever growing spontaneous, sarcastic humor….
(Note: She is saying, “Burnt,” not “Burped”)
I swear on my coveted sweet potato casserole covered in mini marshmallows I did not prompt her to report to her grandparents that her father burned his breakfast. However, I make no promises on that snarky, mocking tone of hers.
I am thankful that I will be in charge of cooking our Thanksgiving meal. I do not enjoy extra crispy fowl.
But I am thankful that Dadisodes will be handling the bag of turkey innards stuffed inside the bird and not me.
And of course, I am thankful for having this space to voice my thoughts, interact with you, and build friendships that I cherish.
I look forward to catching up with all of you soon. Shortly after my two day cooking spree.
Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving.
*Progress updates on our dear friend Anissa is now being posted on her first blog, Hope 4 Peyton. Her husband is updating when possible.
That’s a hilarious video! Ali just insisted in watching it half a dozen times.
Love it!
I hope y’all have an awesome thanksgiving, and that Babisodes takes after you in the kitchen while she’s helping!
November 24th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
LOL! AWESOME.
I hope you have an amazing Turkey Day, that you take lots of pictures and sit back and watch the love between your family
Many prayers and blessings to you and yours, sweet friend.
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November 24th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Hope you have an amazing Turkey Day! Yes, lots to be thankful for. I’m thankful I get to join you guys on your new journeys via the blog! You are too awesome for words, Sandy! xoxo
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November 24th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Forgot to add just how adorable Babisodes is!!! I cannot believe how grown up she is now! Gahhhhhhhhh! I’m going to cry! She was so teeny tiny when I first started reading your blog!!! Now she’s having phone conversations about Dadisodes’ burnt breakfast!!
P.S. I’ve been thinking of you and The Bun! How are you guys doing? xox
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November 24th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
She is sooooo cute! I hope the whole ‘Sodes family has a fantastic Thanksgiving!
Karin aka Perpstu´s last blog ..Thank Goodness for….
November 24th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Babisodes is just too darn cute!! I loved that video, and her phone conversation was soooo cute!
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November 24th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Oh my goodness your daughter is too cute! That was just the pick me up I needed to get me out the door today. “yup, he burnt his breakfast” hehehehe
Hope you guy’s have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!
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November 24th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
I love that you inadvertently own her snarky tone. LOVE IT. I fear for what habits of mine will manifest themselves in my future children. I really don’t know how you filmed that and didn’t bust up laughing. Have fun cooking! My, what the last year has brought!
Tess´s last blog ..Never a dull moment
November 24th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Have a fabulous Thanksgiving! Wish I could try some of your coveted sweet potato casserole.
Asianmommy´s last blog ..Find Out about The Octonauts & the Frown Fish
November 24th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
He “Burnt” it and made the WHOLE place stinky! Haha!! Too cute!!
Happy Turkey Day lovely Momisodes!!
Grandy´s last blog ..That’s What She Said
November 24th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Oh my goodness! She is so cute! I watched it 3 times….”yep, he burned his breakfast….”
Happy Thanksgiving!
Pajama Mama´s last blog ..I Am A Great Aunt (Again)
November 24th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
And a Happy Thanksgiving to you, too. And to Dadisodes. And to Babisodes. And to Babisodes 2.0.
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November 24th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
I am SO not a black Friday person. I know the deals are great but it just kills the Christmas spirit for me, having to beat someone up to get the last Disney Princess Scooter.
And I CANNOT wait to eat Turkey on Thursday. Thanksgiving might actually be my fave holiday. I always felt that my thanksgivings when I was pg were special, since it’s so obvious what I had to be thankful for!
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November 24th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Oh that is PRECIOUS! I hope you have a WONDERFUL thanksgiving, my friend. x and o’s to you, and the family!
Heather´s last blog ..Deep Thinking..
November 24th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Running the bulls is right… rabid, flesh-eating bulls. I did Black Friday once and it cure me of any future sales mania. I think I’ll opt for Cyber Monday too, and I can stay in my PJs for that.
Hoping you and yours have a Wonderful Thanksgiving.
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November 24th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
I never go shopping on Black Friday. I’m not a big shopper anyway and the madness is just too much for me. Cyber Monday? Maybe.
Great video! “Yep, he burnt his breakfast!” Love her!
Have a great Thanksgiving!
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November 24th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Have a good time, all 4 of you.
You deserve it.
November 24th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Hurray!!!!!!!! Those are all WONDERFUL things to be thankful for!
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November 24th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you guys have fun. Babisodes is adorable and I’m so glad she is feeling better!
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November 24th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
LOL, oh that was hilarious!! She is so cute, and I’m glad she’s feeling better!!
Alicia´s last blog ..OUT WITH THE OLD & IN WITH THE NEW
November 24th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! I’m still trying to decide on crazy Friday in Savannah. Hmmm….
Jameil´s last blog ..Pre-Thanksgiving Fatness
November 24th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
That was beautiful! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Cascia @ Healthy Moms´s last blog ..How to Detect Ovarian Cancer
November 24th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
I’m so glad that the leap of faith you took with the move and business is working out! Have a happy Thanksgiving!
November 24th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
That was a great post. I don’t know what it is, but this year I feel like I have a lot to be thankful for…more than in the past. A lot of people seem to be struggling this year, and while we have tightened our belt a ton, we’ve been very fortunate – in the end it is those around you that are your biggest support system. We’d be nothing without them.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
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November 24th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Have a fantastic Thanksgiving! We do have a lot to be grateful for this year. Take it easy with the shopping, I’ve been in full nesting mode and totally overdid it yesterday. My back is KILLING me today. I’m am all over cyber monday for shopping this year. No germ infested stores for me.
Have a great one!!
November 24th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
she is so very cute, next thing you know she would be a good reporter, hahha..Happy Thanksgiving…but we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving here, Christmas is a big celebration for our family.
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November 24th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Have a great Thanksgiving! Glad everyone is feeling well!
I am thankful for your blog and for the humor you bring me via the internet
November 24th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
I was fine til you said turkey inards. lol VOOOOOOOOOMIT!
That little clip was sooooooooo cute! ha ha ha! SOOOOO glad she’s finally feeling better!
Little tip? Skip going out on Black Friday and wake up early for Cyber Monday. I saved better the last two yrs on Cyber Monday deals than Black Friday. And….AND I got to sit on my ass IN MY PAJAMAS! Life is grand!
sheila´s last blog ..Bad Monkey!
November 24th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
She’s already mastered tattle-taling!
Happy Thanksgiving
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November 24th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
I couldn;t see the video! Oh no! I wish you the best in your 2 day cookig spree and my vote would be no black friday for us pregos. Just too dangerous! Cyber Monday it is for me! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving too!
Brittany at Mommy Words´s last blog ..I Wish This Baby Was Just Lazy
November 24th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Oh my…she is too much! LOL!
I never shop on Black Friday…having been raised by a dad in retail, and now being married to a business owner! LOL!
Muthering Heights´s last blog ..Yeah Right, Girl…
November 24th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
I made a turkey when I was pregnant with my oldest daughter (however, I didn’t know I was pregnant at the time). Anyway, due to that “lovely” experience, I will no longer eat or prepare turkey ever again. However, may your turkey be juicy and tender. Happy Thanksgiving!
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November 25th, 2009 at 12:17 am
I’m thankful I’ve gotten to “know” you!
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November 25th, 2009 at 1:09 am
And a happy Thanksgiving to you
!
November 25th, 2009 at 6:00 am
Too funny. happy Thanksgiving.
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November 25th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner!!!!
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November 25th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Happy Thanksgiving! Also, don’t forget to go to goodforthekids.com on cyber Monday!
Hockeymandad´s last blog ..Whew
November 25th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Have a fabulous Thanksgiving!
Mama Zen´s last blog ..Would You Give Me A Reference?
November 25th, 2009 at 10:39 am
lol, what a cutie, don’t you just wonder what little personality your next baby girl will have????
)
Well, after all the differing opinions, we got a final verdict this week…we’re having another boy!
So there ya go, you get 2 girls, I get 2 boys, lol. Our firstborns will have life-long companions, hopefully
Have a great Thxgvg!
November 25th, 2009 at 10:50 am
LOL The snarky tone is adorable!! Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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November 25th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Too cute, Sandy! Enjoy your two day cooking spree, and your time with your family!
Genny
November 25th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
That video was too cute and yes, you certainly do have a lot to be thankful for! Especially surviving the first year of a new business venture. We did that and it wasn’t easy.
Happy WW and Happy Thanksgiving!
Michelle @ one crafty mama´s last blog ..WW – A Thanksgiving to be remembered
November 25th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!
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November 25th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
adorable video! I’m thankful for your blog!!
Kelly´s last blog ..inspiration
November 25th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Loved this post…It brought a smile to my face.
I hope you have an ultra blessed and joyful Thanksgiving!
sophia´s last blog ..Special Thanksgiving
November 26th, 2009 at 12:50 am
Was thinking of you today for some reason. Happy Thanksgiving! Lots of love from our house to yours. xo
Thank Babisodes for putting a smile on my face. That video was super cute!! Little One was sitting on my lap while I was watching it. My little 12 month old thinks Babisodes is funny!!
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November 26th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
I am so glad Babisodes is feeling better.
But why is the tired and pregnant mom the only one who can cook Thanksgiving dinner?
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November 26th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Awww your daughter is adorable! I hope you enjoyed the feast.
Melissa´s last blog ..Sometimes life is rough
November 27th, 2009 at 3:55 am
Hope dinner was a huge success for you and that you scored well today on Black Friday. (that sweet potato casserole looks awesome).
Nancy@ifevolutionworks.com´s last blog ..Food Neuroses
November 27th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
She was adorable with the mocking tone , rolling of eyes and all that.
There are indeed so much to be thankful for, hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
ceemee´s last blog ..Realizations
November 28th, 2009 at 1:02 am
hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving weekend. you are def braver than i am, i am a chicken. I can’t do the crowd thing even if it is a deal. : )
savvy gal´s last blog ..Eleni’s Cookies
November 29th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Oh that video is priceless! Hope it was a great Thanksgiving;)
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November 29th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
I hope you had an excellent Thanksgiving.
I think the fact she reported on the burnt breakfast quite awesome as my son would do exactly the same thing. Something about preschoolers and the there are no secrets is too true. They love to tell all!
killlashandra´s last blog ..Fall Joy
November 30th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Lots to be thankful for, and that makes me smile for you. Video is too cute!
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December 1st, 2009 at 12:04 am
She is such a cutie. I love how she is telling about Dadisoides cooking. Hope you all had a great thanksgiving.
December 1st, 2009 at 12:53 am
Congratulations on all the great things that are happening in your life! I sort of dropped off the face of the blogosphere, but I’m trying to catch up with my favorites.
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December 1st, 2009 at 2:38 pm