tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27155002.post9034192654951087880..comments2023-12-30T12:04:59.353+03:00Comments on Code Yellow Mom: Little NothingsCode Yellow Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16283426654179102400noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27155002.post-14699704736138790152008-07-14T01:18:00.000+04:002008-07-14T01:18:00.000+04:00How was it working as a nanny? Were you required t...How was it working as a nanny? Were you required to wear some kind of uniform, if: which clothes (like skirt and blouse or something)? Manny young maid and nanny girls who live in a room in their employers home have to do that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27155002.post-3068319519844245642008-06-30T00:22:00.000+04:002008-06-30T00:22:00.000+04:00I've loved all of your posts lately, and clearly I...I've loved all of your posts lately, and clearly I'm not the only one! I just wanted to recommend goodreads.com for keeping track of books you've read, books you want to read, and the books your friends have read and want to read. Whenever I hear about a book I want to read, I stick it on my goodreads list, then I always have ideas for books to get the next time I go to the library. I've gotten a lot of ideas from other people's lists too.<BR/><BR/>I hope you'll keep blogging when you're in Kiev.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27155002.post-55168334630206289332008-06-28T15:50:00.000+04:002008-06-28T15:50:00.000+04:00Books? The Once and Future King by T H White was ...Books? The Once and Future King by T H White was great! I love the Harry Potter series, nice and fun, light-weight reading.<BR/><BR/>If I had 2 hours to myself, I would probably squander it online. But if I had any self-control, I would do my hair properly for the first time this year, dress in something besides pajamas-that-are-okay-if-you-have-to-rush-to-the-emergency-room, and go out somewhere. If I lived in the states I would end up at Barnes n Noble, in one of those fat chairs, reading some book or magazine I can't justify buying. Since you won't be in the states, I would recommend getting out of the house! Don't just wander upstairs to check email like me! Go to a museum, a cafe', or just walk around the block with a good playlist helping you burn some carbs. The "fresh" air sounds nice just typing about it, even if it is in Kiev. By the way, I think I would get a maid if it were affordable-ish. Sometimes I think the endless laundry, dishes, etc. are robbing me of precious moments with my kids or studying Hebrew or just detoxifying. <BR/><BR/>When are you leaving anyway?<BR/><BR/>For the 4th, you should try to go see the fireworks on the Mall. We have gone 2 different years, with kid in tow both times, and she was never bothered by the noise or firework smoke or anything. You can always find a good spot. One year we sat on the south side, on the grass by the Lincoln Memorial, right along the reflecting pool. Great view. And take your car. The traffic getting away to Virginia wasn't nearly as awful as we imagined! The only tricky part is finding parking. And all the stuff attached to bringing 3 kids along!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00751744560120987513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27155002.post-45461784895129579642008-06-28T08:15:00.000+04:002008-06-28T08:15:00.000+04:00you haven't read Harry Potter???Recent books I hav...you haven't read Harry Potter???<BR/><BR/>Recent books I have liked are: Beautiful Boy (non-fiction, dad telling about son's meth addiction), and The Middle Place (also non-fiction- a mom of 2 dealing with her breast cancer and her father's cancer as well-very real) (Guapo asks me why I read such happy books!)<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the 4th in DC-you will for sure miss it the next two years.<BR/><BR/>The maid? You read my blog, you know my issues. I think overall it's worth it, but be ready for some ups and downs.<BR/><BR/>Oh Webkinz...good luck with that!Gabrielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985263633595003247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27155002.post-71983019204977025722008-06-28T02:24:00.000+04:002008-06-28T02:24:00.000+04:00Books? You want to talk about books?I have SO man...Books? You want to talk about books?<BR/><BR/>I have SO many on my shortlist. I'm reading a new (long) novel that a woman wrote based on her grandma--a missionary in China in the 20s. It's interesting, but long, so I keep thinking about all the others I want or need to read.<BR/><BR/>I am on Harry Potter 5, and need to read it, because I've let Amanda read 1 & 2 and I want to stay ahead of her.<BR/><BR/>I also just got a new book from Perri Klass, who is delightful, and a James Patterson on the shelf. . . . many many.<BR/><BR/>The Glass Castle really made an impact on me.<BR/><BR/>I'll be seeing fireworks in Wash DC on the 4th--we'll be visiting my inlaws in DC.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789250398792504412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27155002.post-56223481886947890812008-06-27T21:25:00.001+04:002008-06-27T21:25:00.001+04:00You definitely have a lot going on! My friend and...You definitely have a lot going on! <BR/><BR/>My friend and her family (she has two little girls and just found out she is expecting her third ... maybe she is a "show-off" :) !!) are currently in Kiev right now. Let me know if you would like to get in touch with her.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the beach in August ... I wish I could tag along!An Ordinary Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497066145696617241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27155002.post-56923520116028007012008-06-27T21:25:00.000+04:002008-06-27T21:25:00.000+04:00My favorite reads: Memoirs of a Geisha, Poisonwood...My favorite reads: Memoirs of a Geisha, Poisonwood Bible, Into Thin Air, The Worst Hard Time, The Joy Luck Club (you've probably already read these).<BR/><BR/>Babushka nanny: I've decided I don't mind having someone come and clean my house one day a week. She stays for 6 hours and makes it shine like I could never manage on my own. But the best part, she's a nice woman with a kind face who talks with me and teaches me new things to say in Turkish. It has enriched my life culturally. <BR/><BR/>Webkinz: wow--your kids are pretty advanced. My didn't start on it until 4th grade. Sorry it takes up so much of your time. Dale and I have fun playing the Boggle-like word game that earns money for your kids. It's called something like Quizzies Word Scramble. Check it out. Our kids love that we help them earn money and we like that we're actually a little smarter afterwards. <BR/><BR/>July 4: We'll be in town and plan to attend the Capitol Fourth Dress rehearsal on July 3. Its a blast and much less crowded than the actual event. <BR/><BR/>See you at church July 6 and 13!Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03647477849442345743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27155002.post-62338588243322283602008-06-27T20:57:00.000+04:002008-06-27T20:57:00.000+04:00We recently just got into webkinz and my 11 year o...We recently just got into webkinz and my 11 year old seems to be as creative as your little kids. The cow is named Cow or Moo or something like that. I suggested ClaraBell and when she said no, I said maybe it should be called "good eatin".Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103993586753057004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27155002.post-61022477418291423992008-06-27T20:52:00.000+04:002008-06-27T20:52:00.000+04:00WOW! A lot to think about lady! I just can't belie...WOW! A lot to think about lady! I just can't believe how unchild friendly this society is coming to. I want to take my children EVERYWHERE. Why can't I. Boob out Boob in:) LOL Great post. Love the mom of 8!Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18091295412862220683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27155002.post-3902014427489890832008-06-27T19:40:00.000+04:002008-06-27T19:40:00.000+04:00Did I miss something? Are you leaving the country ...Did I miss something? Are you leaving the country for a couple of years? <BR/>::gets head out of the clouds::the liznesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234658518071610084noreply@blogger.com