Motherly advice followed by cute animal photos

12/30/2010

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Since we're close to the new year, I thought I'd give you a little motherly advice to carry you into 2011.

Okay, where to start...

- Never eat a hot dog from a quickie mart. Ever.

- If you have trouble figuring things out the first time, don't skydive.

- That bit about wearing clean underwear just in case you get into an accident? It really is a good idea. (Don't ask how I know this, just trust me.) 

- The only thing to fear is fear itself...and creepy guys that hang out at the mall...and green lunch meat...and sheer mountain drop offs...and -- Oh, for crying out loud! Who made up that crappy saying? There is PLENTY to fear so always keep your eyes open. 

Sorry guys, that's all I've got for now. I promise to post more later. To round things out, how about a sickeningly sweet sentiment accompanied by super cute animal photos? Yes, I know. It's not my style, but I've had fluffy puppies on the brain all week and I need to purge. Be warned, though, the following message has so much sugar it may induce your gag reflex. Grab your barf bag and let's go!


Whenever you get scared...
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Remember you've got Mom.
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And those times when you are sad?
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You've also got Mom.
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When you feel like no one's listening...
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That's right. Still Mom.
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But those times when you are mad?
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Oh, man....



I gotta be honest with you, kiddo...



Angry teens are a whole different story....



KIDDING! Your mom's here for that, too. Gotta problem? Mom will help you solve it. We're gluttons for punishment that way. :)
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Seriously, folks, always remember that moms are happiest when their kids are happy, too.

HAVE A GREAT 2011!!
(and don't forget that clean
underwear thing)


photo links

scared hamster

protective mama cat

sad kitty

hugging pandas

cute ducks

angry dog

smiling kitty


 


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zobop republic aka exit2013 link
12/30/2010 08:31

That's one mean-mad looking puppy there!

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Mom link
12/30/2010 08:35

zobop,
Which, of course, makes it that much more adorable!

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nothingprofound link
12/30/2010 08:42

Sweet, but not sickeningly so. I was in the mood for a little sugar. Have a happy 2011.

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Mom link
12/30/2010 08:45

nothingprofound,
Glad you don't think it's sickening. A teen girl might disagree, though! ;) Hope you have a great 2011, too.

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Jim
12/30/2010 10:12

I guess you have to get that page rank up any way you can! More power to you!

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Mom link
12/30/2010 10:16

JIm,

If cute animals don't do it, I don't know what will.

Why, Google? Why? :)

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timethief link
12/30/2010 11:06

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PhotoDiction link
12/30/2010 11:07

As someone wrote above, it's a sweet entry. But a nice read to enjoy a mid-afternoon cup of coffee with.

All the best to you in 2011.

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Mom link
12/30/2010 11:38

TT,
Glad you liked the post! Since everyone is doing the holiday hustle this year, I thought I'd go less words and more photos. And thanks for the SEO tips! You are always so helpful.

PhotoDiction,
Sometimes a little sweet amidst all the sarcasm is just what the doctor ordered. I guess I'm just feeling a little warmy and fuzzy during this holiday season. Wish you the best, too!

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jay.me link
12/30/2010 12:53

I dont think it was too sweet at all. But
--cute pics. =)

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jay.me
12/30/2010 12:57

...I was gonna say the pics were,
but no.

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Justus Steel link
12/30/2010 13:25

cute, sweet, with an emphasis on underwear.

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Mom link
12/30/2010 14:37

jay.me,
Go ahead and say it -- the pics WERE too sweet. That's why I loved them so much.

Justus,
Leave it to you to focus on the underwear part. ;) BTW, I really am serious about that piece of advice. Hard to learn the hard way on that one, I'm afraid.

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jay.me
12/30/2010 16:46

Me too. --Blame the "baby schema"?


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The Cranky Canadian link
12/30/2010 19:27

I'm scared of the creepy guys who hang out at the mall too. :(

Oh, and TOO RIGHT about the hotdogs. Those things induce the worst gut rot EVER! Avoid at all costs!

The post wasn't sickly sweet at all. It was great! :)

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Mom link
12/31/2010 08:05

jay.me,
Absolutely!!

Cranky,
Nothing like healthy fear. ;) And see, everyone, I TOLD you about those hot dogs!

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Katja
01/02/2011 20:56

Franklin D. Roosevelt said "The only thing to fear is fear itself" (No, I did not look that up right now).
I try to follow that, actually, but you're right: there IS a lot to fear. He was probably trying to comfort many people though, as the president during World War II (which was definitely a fearful time, if people today are still shuddering from it).

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Mom link
01/03/2011 07:13

Katja,

Smart girl! Confession: I knew he was the one who said it. It was part of his inaguural address in 1932 (another confession: I had to look that date up) which was right in the midst of the Depression. Hundreds of thousands of people were without jobs, losing their homes, etc. Though it was years before WWII, it was also a very scary time. Still, I'm impressed by your knowledge. Kudos!

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W. Butler link
01/04/2011 10:28

I wish I read your advise about hot dogs before eating one from 7-Eleven the other day.

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Mom link
01/04/2011 10:34

W. Butler,
Doh! Do I need to call an ambulance? Do you need your last rites?

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Nicone link
01/05/2011 01:12

They are sooo cute. (I think even my teenage daughter will agree with me - though pretend to be a little nauseous if her friends are watching. lol)

Happy New Year, mom! :-)

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Mom link
01/05/2011 06:31

Nicone,
Tee hee! Someone who knows the mindset of a teen. Hope you have a happy new year, too.

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Juliana link
01/08/2011 01:36

Loved the hamster! I never did well with hamsters - always met a grisly accidental end!

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Mom link
01/08/2011 07:12

Juliana,
I had the same luck with hamsters, though in my youth one did escape from his cage and managed to live iin our house an entire year. You heard me. Found him a year later scurrying down the hall while the family cat chased him. Weirdest thing ever.

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