tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post2201461237694059160..comments2024-03-26T19:09:09.890-05:00Comments on Backsies Is What There Is Not: It's Better To Carry A Tune Than A Grudge*Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-88686840316335671142013-10-20T23:04:36.350-05:002013-10-20T23:04:36.350-05:00I have an old, drafty house, too, and this way, th...I have an old, drafty house, too, and this way, the furnace can be turned down at night and we all stay warm and toasty. Until morning, when I have to get out of bed and put my warm feet down on the cold hardwood floor!<br /><br />Both of my cats like to help make the bed, but not both at the same time. And they'll both let me make the whole bed right over the top of them, but neither of them have ever been accused of being very bright, especially Pete.<br /><br />Preschoolers are certainly loose cannons. Wish I could record everything they say!Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-72349305815872420192013-10-20T23:00:18.510-05:002013-10-20T23:00:18.510-05:00They key is the dual control.
You are kind to say...They key is the dual control.<br /><br />You are kind to say I have an artistic touch. I just stick stuff around and hope for the best.<br /><br />As pre-k kids, they really don't have a clue that some of the words they come up with may or may not be good choices. What's really fun is during "Y" week when we make a list of things that are yucky and things that are yummy. I'm sure you can imagine what shows up on a 4 year old's yucky list!<br /><br />I'm sorry Lizzi's obituary scared you! She wanted to make an impact on people. and I believe she did. It was very difficult to write the answers to her interview questions. I cried when I did it. But I am alive and well, taking all my meds and getting all my treatments and visiting my oncologist every month and everything looks good. Huge hugs right back to you.Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-58137690341180935982013-10-20T22:54:44.830-05:002013-10-20T22:54:44.830-05:00Thank you, Jean! So nice to meet you through Zoe!Thank you, Jean! So nice to meet you through Zoe!Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-6576673992068687652013-10-20T22:54:03.799-05:002013-10-20T22:54:03.799-05:00Could that title be more random? I think not. Our ...Could that title be more random? I think not. Our Fox affiliate is showing Modern Family reruns now. I've missed a lot of episodes, so it will be fun to catch up on the show.<br /><br />My daughter is lobbying hard for a kitten to add to our feline family. I always said if I found a real calico kitten that I was keeping it, and darn the luck, a friend's cat had kittens and one is a calico....<br /><br />Decorating for seasons may not be, as Clark might say, for the Y chromosome types. Except for Christmas. And I love putting up the Christmas decorations, but I hate, hate, HAAAATE taking them down, because no one will help me (they are all sad that Christmas is over and don't want the decorations to be put away). Are the leaves in your cupboards REAL leaves?<br /><br />I get very mean with my side of the bed, but the other side is fair game (I live by the toddler rule "what's mine is mine and what's yours is mine, too").<br /><br />I didn't mind dressing up since Firefighter Justice was totes adorbs. <br /><br />#9 was awesome. <br /><br />Yes, see what happens when you sit around, feeling sorry for yourself? Besides the fact that we all miss you when you do that. And our song isn't the same when it's just "little ditty about ...Dyanne".<br /><br />See what you can get Lizzi to do about the bush hogging fundraiser for Christine.<br /><br />Cupboard. Cup. Board. <br />Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-82987514767653316442013-10-20T22:37:47.259-05:002013-10-20T22:37:47.259-05:00Ok, so I have to admit that I was reading your pos...Ok, so I have to admit that I was reading your post earlier this weekend and instead of replying then, I immediately hopped over to Amazon.com in a search for heated mattress pads! Genius! Our house is very old and drafty..our bedrooms are upstairs which is colder than any other area of the house--the poor heater just has to work too hard to get up there. So I usually end up using 1,000 blankets to stay warm--- I am SO loving the idea of a heated mattress pad. <br /><br />Also, the pictures of the kitties... our kitties both gone now, those pictures gave me good memories of changing the sheets. Our one cat, Jackson, would allow himself to be buried under the fitted sheet, the sheet, the blanket and the bedspread. All that would remain would be a lump in the middle of the bed...until finally he would decide to find himself a way out. He would also have a hey-day attacking the sheets when I'd fluff them ...it was hilarious! Thanks for the memories!<br /><br />My mom is a para at a preschool...she also has so many stories to tell! Gotta love that age! ;)Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13825026066797480342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-19610845294582727652013-10-20T22:35:34.294-05:002013-10-20T22:35:34.294-05:00You people need to visit the bedding department at...You people need to visit the bedding department at JCPenney more often!<br /><br />And my personal summers are not perpetual - they come in flashes. And when that happens, I stick my leg outside the covers until I cool off.Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-89026391770047735722013-10-20T22:34:16.876-05:002013-10-20T22:34:16.876-05:00What we do for our kids! I'd rather have warm ...What we do for our kids! I'd rather have warm rain than cold wind. But cold rain AND wind? That's when you stay home. Which we did.Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-26329867731154900362013-10-20T22:32:55.049-05:002013-10-20T22:32:55.049-05:00You definitely need to think about the mattress pa...You definitely need to think about the mattress pad. I love mine (can you tell?!). I put it on the bed in October and don't take it off until May.Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-89221727925191003512013-10-20T22:31:48.070-05:002013-10-20T22:31:48.070-05:00Thanks, Natalia! Yeah, the "F" word coul...Thanks, Natalia! Yeah, the "F" word could have been much, much worse! Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-5097384069067169302013-10-20T22:29:45.715-05:002013-10-20T22:29:45.715-05:00Oh, Kate, the mattress pad is awesome! No more col...Oh, Kate, the mattress pad is awesome! No more cold feet when you get in bed! And they aren't nearly as dangerous as an electric blanket.Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-51545321565879798292013-10-20T22:28:49.512-05:002013-10-20T22:28:49.512-05:00Thank you so very much, Stephanie! I need to purge...Thank you so very much, Stephanie! I need to purge quite a few things myself. Our church has a huge rummage sale in March, so look out!Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-91936243798846786152013-10-20T22:27:20.690-05:002013-10-20T22:27:20.690-05:00That firefighter gear weighed a ton. And I really ...That firefighter gear weighed a ton. And I really did think I was going to die in there when I put it on last year. It was only because I had that experience was I able to put it on this time.<br />Fart wasn't nearly as bad as it could have been. Which is one of many reasons why Clark is not allowed to video chat with my class.<br />Thank you so much for your kind words, Sandy! I'm glad you like our hop. We have so much fun with it, especially with all of our cross-comments (it's something you don't see on other hops).Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-73333424034682626892013-10-20T21:05:22.321-05:002013-10-20T21:05:22.321-05:00I didn't know that had invented dual control e...I didn't know that had invented dual control electric mattress pads - that's awesome (and I'm I'm sure it's saved many a marriage too :) I love how you've decorated your home for Autumn - you have a real artistic touch! Number five made me laugh out loud - kids can be so funny. That's something my son would say ... except he's nine, not five, and should know better! So glad to see you are well and happy after reading Lizzi's 'obituary' for you earlier this week. Even though we'd only just met each other online, I was still shaking while I was reading it with my mouth dropped open in disbelief until I found out, with relief, that you were okay. Hope you have a fantastic week. Sending you a massive hug - Lizzy. xx Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04750195813761527673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-14321688272758395682013-10-20T20:44:13.025-05:002013-10-20T20:44:13.025-05:00wow you are the BEST! Thankyou for being the pers...wow you are the BEST! Thankyou for being the person you are! xox jeanJean Katherine Baldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497992193034414806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-6528100461169384922013-10-20T19:58:11.487-05:002013-10-20T19:58:11.487-05:00I really liked your title. I was like "I wond...I really liked your title. I was like "I wonder where she got that from" and the wait did not disappoint me. I haven't watched but one or two episodes of Modern Family (which I find hilarious, but haven't ever kept up on), but it was a good choice I think. It fits within the context of the hop (even if not the post).<br /><br />I love those cats, but especially the demon under"cover" one! Crooks helps me make the bed all the time. I feel bad for those who don't have such enthusiastic assistants. More pictures of your cute helpers are always welcomed!<br /><br />Nice decorations. Never been one to decorate per season, but that is probably due to a deep-rooted lazy factor. I love Autumn, however, and have an odd obsession with leaves. Tried to get the gf to take a weekend get-away up north to take pictures of the changing leaves, but my plans kept getting foiled. Depressing really. Random Jak Fact: I have leaves (2-4 at least) randomly placed up in my cupboards.*<br /><br />Xmas is one I've always enjoyed decorating. But taking down a tree sucks sometimes, and gets pushed out for as long as possible heh. I wonder how many leave them up all year round?<br /><br />Never used a heating blanket/pad. I'm one of those human heaters! Sounds like you get pretty mean with your side of the bed, though... *jots notes*<br /><br />It's awesome you dressed up again for your class :) I bet they loved that. You are such a good sport. Drool and all!<br /><br />#9 is the sweetest. Honestly, I've never heard many stories like this and here we have this supposed "Nice" factor and all... Only associated with Football for a year/half (joined for the exercise... weird I know...) and had my fair share of games in the rain. At least I was watching from the sidelines... who the hell would put me in a game? Cripes...<br /><br />Kudos to the run and raising money! I miss so much when I'm moping away outside of the Blogophere...<br /><br />But seriously, when is she going to run a 5k to raise money to go cut Christine's yard? Amiright?! It's like a freakin' jungle out there... Thank god the cold is coming to kill it all off for now!<br /><br />*DUDE (DUDETTE) cup-boards... you put your cups on the boards (shelving) I'm a genius. Mystery solved!<br /><br />Jak at <a href="http://crytonchronicles.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Cryton Chronicles</a> & <a href="http://dreamsintheshadeofink.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Dreams in the Shade of Ink</a>Jakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069266783997777691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-90811588542987347492013-10-20T19:23:46.413-05:002013-10-20T19:23:46.413-05:00I'd wipe your chin, darlin. ;-)I'd wipe your chin, darlin. ;-)Jakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069266783997777691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-91457838010273180242013-10-20T17:53:50.252-05:002013-10-20T17:53:50.252-05:00I'm with everybody else....I've never hear...I'm with everybody else....I've never heard of an electric mattress pad?!? Although I'm at the age where I have my own personal summers year round so rarely need extra heat. ;P@dkotuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18395598913393994830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-39532692875422044792013-10-20T16:15:27.214-05:002013-10-20T16:15:27.214-05:00None of my kids played football, but some were in ...None of my kids played football, but some were in marching band. My husband and I spent many Friday nights huddled in the cold, waiting for halftime! Fortunately, as far as I remember, it never rained (one advantage of the desert); we just had chilling wind. <br /><br />How sweet of the volleyball team to honor you!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-68594312956893978532013-10-20T14:37:38.894-05:002013-10-20T14:37:38.894-05:00Your fall decoration is beautiful! I also love how...Your fall decoration is beautiful! I also love how the volleyball team honoured you!<br /><br />I am always cold in winter but I never considered buying an electric mattress pad! Maybe I should start thinking about that... thanks for the inspiration!icansaymamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13411395535212876876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-6512100372297834632013-10-20T13:26:46.661-05:002013-10-20T13:26:46.661-05:00Your house looks great! I love decorating for the ...Your house looks great! I love decorating for the season too. Great week you had. The firefighter outfit looks great on you :)<br /> When I started reading about the "f" word week I have to admit, I was a little bit nervous about what you were going to say ;) Sophia’s unique worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00871588010855494774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-759914645617401372013-10-20T12:47:27.726-05:002013-10-20T12:47:27.726-05:00Love your fall decorations! And totally want one o...Love your fall decorations! And totally want one of the electric mattress pads. Sounds like a dream. Kate @ Another Clean Slatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646464393586461119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-41356702521390018442013-10-20T11:28:39.014-05:002013-10-20T11:28:39.014-05:00The carnations and note are such a sweet gesture, ...The carnations and note are such a sweet gesture, and Lizzi rules anyways; you are certainly an inspiration to many, Dyanne! Love F-week.. at least, the kid did not drop the F-bomb. Love your fall decoration! Unfortunately, my house is way too messy for much decoration right now; major purging is in oder!<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful new week, Dyanne!Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787379336749043051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-11358153851943717872013-10-20T09:08:44.119-05:002013-10-20T09:08:44.119-05:00An electric mattress pad? Hmmm..never heard of one...An electric mattress pad? Hmmm..never heard of one. Living in Florida deprives me of so many of life's interesting little inventions! <br />I don't know how in the world you could stand to be in that firefighter gear! I am so claustrophobic and I know it is super heavy. Good for you for taking one for the team! You have got to be an amazing teacher!<br />Personally, I think you may have gotten off lucky with "fart". That could have been so much worse! <br />Thank you for the wonderful post and this wonderful hop! I truly love it and the engagement of everyone involved is phenomenal!<br />Enjoy the rest of your weekend and stay warm!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544185213746159372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-80266528439647094532013-10-20T04:12:43.487-05:002013-10-20T04:12:43.487-05:00I know, right? XDI know, right? XDLizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814181789754982227.post-65083204781179782462013-10-19T23:31:38.779-05:002013-10-19T23:31:38.779-05:00I had an electric blanket once upon a time ago. Th...I had an electric blanket once upon a time ago. Then I was introduced to the heated mattress pad - ahhhhh! <br /><br />I am more than a little concerned about "P" week.<br /><br />It was such a sweet thing to do, especially with the little cards attached from each girl.Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.com