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4.18.2012

Mothering is not all rainbows and butterflies

As I look up at my windows adorned with pastel eggs and bunnies, (yes- my windows are still decorated for Easter...taking them down tonight- I swear!) I laugh at the sounds coming from my house. They do not match whats going on inside! It's like asking a blonde if the drapes match the carpet!

This is the one reason I dislike Spring. Open windows.
From the outside- the pastel bunnies and chicks make our life seem like its all rainbows and butterflies- that is when the windows are closed.

When the windows are open, it sounds like an asylum! Between the screaming and crying from the kids- me yelling (only when necessary of course-wink,wink) and the dog barking...only crazy people can sound like this!

When I realize the windows are open after a tug of war between Chloe and Max, I wince. Then I shrug and say screw it! Although my life may appear to be filled with pastel chicks and bunnies-life isn't always rainbows and butterflies!

Sign should read "crazy house" with the arrow pointed toward our front door.


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  1. The Anthony CrewWednesday, April 18, 2012

    I think anyone with kids has a house like yours.. whether they admit or not! I have a love/hate relationship with open windows for this very reason. I feel like my neighbours only ever hear me giving time outs and telling kids to keep boogers in their noses!

    Great Post! :)

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  2. Justine TaylorWednesday, April 18, 2012

    Found you through Hellocotton :) I am loving your blog!

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  3. UnknownWednesday, April 18, 2012

    I was so afraid my voice traveled across to my neighbor whose house is directly across from me- we happily discussed the fact that I do not hear her (she has two kids under three)- nor does she hear me...needless to say- we are both happy & relieved!!

    Loved your visit & comments ladies! Thank you.

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  4. Betty ManousosThursday, April 19, 2012

    i agree with you. when windows are open, it sounds like an asylum!

    love your decorated windows, look great!

    i really love your blog!

    wish you a wonderful day!

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  5. michelle @ this little lightThursday, April 19, 2012

    I'm so, so thankful to live at the end of the street and that MOST of my neighbors are in their '80s. Banking that the hearing isn't top-notch! Loved this post!

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  6. UnknownThursday, April 19, 2012

    Michelle- cracking up!!!!

    Betty- thank you...they are still decorated. I shouldnt have sworn yesterday!!!

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  7. viviene @ thejourneyofawomanSaturday, April 21, 2012

    Haha.. now I wonder if the decors are gone already. Are they?

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  8. UnknownSaturday, April 21, 2012

    Viviene- YES!!! But...I must confess- my mom took them down!!!

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  9. Rachel CotterillMonday, April 23, 2012

    Ah, my reasons for worrying about open windows are far more prosaic - the birds sometimes fly in and make a terrible mess! :)

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  10. UnknownMonday, April 23, 2012

    Rachel- I would DIE!!!!!

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  11. AlisonMonday, April 23, 2012

    A noisy house is a happy house - at least that's what I tell myself :)

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  12. jamie @ [kreyv]Monday, April 23, 2012

    LOL! Love it! It's like when my mom would yell at us kids growing up, and then answer the phone in a sweet voice! Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  13. Jenn and CaseyMonday, April 23, 2012

    Hahaha. It's okay, I'm sure people understand ;)

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  14. KimMonday, April 23, 2012

    I've thought this so many times with our neighbors! haha

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  15. Strength Training eBooksTuesday, May 08, 2012

    I've read some of your writing and your writing is indeed very good, I'll try to follow your advice, thank you

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  16. UnknownWednesday, May 09, 2012

    Thank you for the lovely conpliment!

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  18. UnknownMonday, May 14, 2012

    Wow! Thank you so much for the reasurring compliment! Hearing that my writing is good from someone other than my mom is a great affirmation to what I do. I appreciate you reading, enjoying and commenting! Keep visiting!

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  19. AmarieSaturday, July 07, 2012

    Oh, it sure isn't! All KINDS of unspeakable things go on in my house!

    Visiting via SITS. :)

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    1. UnknownTuesday, July 10, 2012

      Hahaha...at least we know we are not alone in our crazy!!!

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  20. ChristineSaturday, July 07, 2012

    I totally feel the same except that we share walls with our neighbors!! I can't even imagine the things that they've heard!! Yes, not all rainbows and butterflies.

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    1. UnknownTuesday, July 10, 2012

      So funny Christine- I shared walls for years growing up in Brooklyn...so close that I heard my neighbor from downstairs yell to his mom he ran out of toilet paper!!! Needless to say, we sang stranded on the toilet bowl to him for YEARS!!!! LOL. Ahhhh...only in Brooklyn. I MISS IT!!!

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  21. The Dose of RealitySaturday, July 07, 2012

    Cracking up! It is way too hot for open windows at our house, but I use my blog as an open window instead! ;)
    Honesty is definitely the best policy when it comes to this mothering gig! :)
    Stopping by from SITS sharefest.

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    1. UnknownTuesday, July 10, 2012

      This was at the time when you JUST start opening the windows and forget! My windows are now closed with the AC going constantly...I can yell to my hearts content now!!! Hahaha

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