Thursday Thirteen

Thursday, September 22nd 2005

13 Things on MommaK’s Mind Today


1. My good friend gave birth to her second set of twins this summer. That’s right 2 x 2. Understandably, she is in great need of some extra help around the house so she has brilliantly set up an eBay Nanny Fund. She will be selling maternity and baby items as well as other things. Her seller name is Tragnus. If you are in the market for any of these gently used items at a great price, please check her out.

2. I keep thinking about Catherine and her son who is in surgery today. I pray that it is successful and their life can return to normal as quickly as possible.

3. I went to last nights “Girl Scout Organizational Meeting” with the intention of volunteering for anything except Troop Leader. You’ll never guess what I volunteered for…

4. I am very disturbed by the latest drama in my sister’s life.

5. I can’t believe Rita is on the way. Is the world ending? My heart goes out to everyone in this storm’s path.

6. My friend, Sleeping Mommy, is feeling down in the dumps. I am worried about her. She could use a hug.

7. I want to lose 10 pounds before the holidays. I have put on a bit of weight in the last year and I am finally motivated to get it off. I am working out like crazy and eating much better. I have even sworn off my favorite vice - at least until November.

8. I am still in shock over this week’s Monday Night Football game. I am a born & bred Redskins fan who has suffered for the last 10 years while they were continuously beat by the Cowboys. The Redskins are now 2 - 0. Do I dare get excited? I’ve probably already jinxed them by even mentioning it…

9. Survivor is on tonight! Are you watching?

10. I was tickled pink by my buddy Hoss’ blog entry today. He posted a sweet blurb about my blogging family. Thanks Hoss!

11. I’ve signed up for an online “Intro to HTML” class which starts in a month. I hope I don’t flunk.

12. We are guinea pig sitting for a friend this weekend. That makes 3 pigs here in Petroville. The last time I pig-sat the pig died. Granted I was only 10 at the time but I sure would hate to have that happen again.

13. I got this cool idea from Leanne. She is a talented artist who just got an updated blog design that is loads of fun to visit. Wanna play?? Grab the code!

Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

1. Leanne’s 13

2. Sleeping Mommy’s 13

3. Twisted Cinderella’s 13

4. Rashbre’s 13

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  • Thursday Thirteen #6

    13 Super Sweet Morsels about Leanne
    1. I dream in full color, and my dreams are so real that nearly every day I wake up tired with clear memories of what happened in my dream.
    2. I picked a winning box of Finding Nemo cereal, and we’re …


  • of course i’ll be watching Survivor! in my state right now, i’d love me some “escape from reality”… oh wait, it’s a reality show… oh what the heck. hehehehe…


  • I had a guinea pig once named Romeo for about two weeks, and then I went off to sleep away camp, and lo and behold, when I returned… no Romeo.


  • i’ll probably watch cnn tonight, don’t watch any reality shows at all. i got out of guides this year, my daughter has decided to go up a level in swimming instead of guides, so, i won’t be a leader. i will, however, be at the pool five nights a week. do you do this 13 thing every thursday? cuz if you do, i’ll have to give my brain a shake and wake it up to play next time.


  • I’ve been looking in on Sleeping Mom’s site every few days for a while now and hadn’t realized she was feeling down. I hope it’s just a passing thing, MommaK.


  • Sherry

    Of course I’ll be watching SURVIVOR….I can’t wait to see if the men wimp out again???!!!


  • Thank you MommaK, you are a peach to think and worry about me. I promise today is better.

    And of course I am going to be watching survivor!

    (I think I may have to steal this thursday thirteen thing)


  • If I can keep my eyes open long enough, I am so watching survivor. 2 sets of twins in 1 summer. Oh my!
    *hugs for you*


  • I’m taking an online course now. I think I”M going to flunk if i don’t stop blogging!!!!

    How about you lose 10 pounds by Christmas and I lose 20. Should we shake? What do we do if we both reach are goal. Think of something good, will you?


  • I am so watching Survivor tonight and probably a bunch of other stuff I’ve tivoed..no work tomorrow!!! Thanks for introducing me to your sister’s drama, like I don’t have enough to worry about I’m bleeding over people I don’t even know…I’ll have you know it took me over an hour to get here to comment ’cause I went to support all your causes ;0) You’re the bestest!! Let’s do lunch soon!! p.s..haven’t noticed the extra 10 lbs!


  • I’ve thought about Catherine’s son several times today, too.

    Nope, no Survivor to me. It’s CSI Season Premiere night at my house!!

    Thanks for joining in on the 13! I swear I feel like a cornball some days, thinking anyone will wanna do it, but it is really fun, even if you just make stuff up! ;P~


  • This is a great way for me to get the news that I care about! I’m fairly sure I don’t have thirteen things to say that would interest even myself at the moment.


  • HTML - good for you! Online classes can be kinda cool.

    No “Survivor” for me. Tonight is more new “The O.C.” and the premiere of “The Apprentice”, the best night of the week!


  • It’s nice to read all your thoughts. I cannot BELIEVE the sister drama and I can’t believe they’re all blogging about it simultaneously. I really feel like a voyeur reading it all…

    And I can’t stop thinking about Mensa Child either.

    And I admire you for taking the HTML class. How do you find the time to do all this stuff, girl?!


  • What’s the sister drama? Did I miss something? You’ll have fun being a girl scout leader I did that for several years. I met some really great women and had a lot of good times.


  • What a thoughtful list. I avoid memes if possible, but I enjoy reading others’.


  • My own reality is quite enough for me. I don’t need anyone else’s! Girl Scouts? Well, at least I know where to order my cookies! You’ll be a great Troop Leader!


  • MK: Which sister? What drama? Spill the beans. I love drama, even melodrama and mellowdrama.


  • Thank you for the thoughts and prayers. We were definitely feeling them!!
    I like you list and might try it myself for next Thursday.
    I am also a list person - on index cards, post-its and in my Palm. Can’t live without them.


  • Great list; it said such a lot.


  • Two sets of twins? My brother has twins, they are quite the handful. Makes my Zoe look like a piece of cake. LOL! I can’t imagine two sets.

    I’m off to see Sleeping Mommy!


  • That’s a cool idea to steal!

    Two sets of twins! I had neighbors once with two sets in the family (2 years apart in age) plus one “single.” The single was always complaining about feeling left out! Awwww. Needless to say, their mom was always doing laundry


  • Did you really volunteer to be Troop Leader???!!! I’m glad you finally found a Girl Scout troop near you since you and #1 daughter had so much fun in CA with the scouts. This will give you an opportunity to express your creativity and organizational skills!


  • and here’s another thursday thirteen…
    http://rashbre2.blogspot.com/2005/09/thursday-thirteen.html
    click here to view.


  • I don’t have one but will next week. This looks like an interesting exercise.


  • I don’t think my brain can hold on to three thoughts at once, let alone thirteen. Or I guess I should say, the thoughts are packed in so tightly sometimes that separating them is an impossibility. I’m a champeeeeen worrier.


  • Sign me up on the weight loss team too- I’ve been non stress eating-all. the. time.- but I walked -run today- feels good! Take care girl…jak


  • Sign me up on the weight loss team too- I’ve been non stress eating-all. the. time.- but I walked-ran today- feels good! Take care girl…jak



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