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The Motherlode - Real stories, rants and raves from a full-time mom whose sanity is definately in question, but who still loves her job anyways!

  • http://melsawers.typepad.com/blog/2013/01/im-baaaaack-seriously-i-know-im-the-worst-blogger-ever-if-my-familys-survival-was-dependent-upon-my-consistent-and-re.html - The Motherlode - I'm baaaaack!! Seriously, I know I'm the WORST BLOGGER EVER!!!!! If my family's survival was dependent upon my consistent and reliable efforts at blogging we would have been doomed to perish a long time ago. Thankfully, nothing but my mental health has been affected by my prolonged absence. What I've come to realize is that I really missed writing this blog. It is very cathartic for me, better than a journal it seems as the words just kind of flow out of me while I'm typing away. So, as part of my journey towards self development, balance and becoming a...
  • http://melsawers.typepad.com/blog/2011/10/alarm-clocks.html Alarm clocks - The Motherlode - Do you want to know the most annoying kid trait? The ability to know when you could actually sleep in a little and wake up an hour earlier instead. Yep, every time you actually HAVE to be somewhere they'll sleep the sleep of the dead. But, the morning you could actually hit that snooze button and grab a few precious winks they decide to get up in time to watch the sunrise. Or like this morning, get up before the sunrise and have enough time to make a banner, throw a parade, bake a cake and celebrate the sunrise in...
  • http://melsawers.typepad.com/blog/2011/10/change-in-priorities.html Change in priorities - The Motherlode - Everyone tells you that once you have kids your priorities change. You fully accept this, thinking that it will be a few minor tweaks... no going out on a school night, earlier bedtimes, child friendly restaurants and so on. But, this is just the beginning. Your entire life changes, down to your time management, how you plan your day, even how you dress. One day you wake up and realize that the must-have item to add to your new fall wardrobe is dependable rubber boots. After all, how can one go on a worm hunting expedition or treck through the...
  • http://melsawers.typepad.com/blog/2011/10/night-time.html Night time... - The Motherlode - I love 2. 18 months to 36 months is by far my favorite stage. I know, some of you probably think I'm crazy... there's the tantrums and the potty training and the ability to run away from me and start back talking, but all the discovery and new skills is amazing. My absolute favorite part of this stage is how they start to express their thoughts and emotions. Right around 2 is when you start to get the unsolicited 'I love you'... melts me every time. Jude and I have a nighttime routine that is the best part of my...
  • http://melsawers.typepad.com/blog/2011/09/sarcasm-survival.html sarcasm survival - The Motherlode - For those of you who know me, you know there is a large dose of humor and sarcasm sprinkled into my day to day life and how I look at parenting... it's kind of how I survive. If I can make a joke about the fact that the entire jar of salsa just ended up on the under side of my table and, incredibly, also the ceiling then I just might make it through the day. I think in my more crazed moments I also engage in muttering... you know, as I'm walking to the sink with my hands full...
  • http://melsawers.typepad.com/blog/2011/09/birthdays-past-and-present.html birthdays past and present - The Motherlode - My baby turned 8 today. The one who started it all, the insanity and joy that is motherhood, celebrated 8 years of growing up too fast. She has been part of me, part of my world for nearly 9 years. Since the moment I discovered her existence, from her very first heartbeat she has held my heart. I became a mom in that moment and it was the best moment of my life. Now, I'm helping her celebrate her moments. We've celebrated first steps, first words, lost teeth, new teeth, first grade, first bike rides. We've cried over first fights,...
  • http://melsawers.typepad.com/blog/2011/09/it-was-time.html It was time... - The Motherlode - Well, Jason and I finally caved. We gave in to the girls and they got a pet today. How could we say no as they fell in love with this tiny little life? They oohed and ahhed, they fought over who got to hold him first, they could barely contain their excitement... and, as Ava solemnly informed Chloe "Pets are a lot of hard work and responsibility", we knew we were teaching them valuable life lessons. They've been busy setting up his home for the last hour. Giving him food, holding him and petting him, offering him new forms of...
  • http://melsawers.typepad.com/blog/2011/09/back-by-popular-demand.html Back by popular demand... - The Motherlode - Clearly, it has been a while since I've put my crazy thoughts on paper... I'm surprised they didn't deactivate my account! Trust me, I had plenty of stories to share over the summer, but just never found the time to pull out the computer. Summer was so incredibly busy, having all 3 kids home and keeping them all happy and entertained. My time was spent swinging on a pendulum of emotions; one moment I was so overwhelmed with gratitude for my beautiful children and the valuable time with them and the next I was ready to rip my hair out...
  • http://melsawers.typepad.com/blog/2011/06/the-fireman-sam-rant.html The Fireman Sam rant - The Motherlode - I'm barricaded in the office while supper cooks (fish and chips tonight!) because I cannot listen to/watch another inane episode of Fireman Sam. I'm not sure who's responsible for this show, but I can assure you their pockets are not very deep. For starters, I am pretty confident that only 3 actors were hired for the voices... all the voices, including the children are adults. Adults with odd pitches. Odd pitches that make me want to smash my head into the wall or listen to nails scratching a chalkboard or dogs howling or Jude whining... anything but Norman, Sarah, or...
  • http://melsawers.typepad.com/blog/2011/06/back-to-basics.html Back to basics - The Motherlode - My girlfriend and I were discussing an emerging trend the other day... not washing your hair. For a really long time. My first thought was aversion but then I thought about how delightful it would be to cut out that 30 minutes of my daily routine. Ok, not daily but at least 3 times a week. As it stands right now, I plan my 'day one' hair around seeing 'real' grownups, making appearances at school or other somewhat important events. It's scheduled in and I have to wake up early to accomplish the task of beating it into submission. Imagine...
  • http://melsawers.typepad.com/blog/2011/03/springtime.html Springtime? - The Motherlode - We here at the Sawers household are desperate for spring to arrive. DESPERATE. Cabin fever has been in full force since the beginning of March. My kids have been riding their bikes and scooters up and down the sidewalk ( a span of 7 houses in total) in a sad attempt to be outside. The slush/mud factor has been ridiculous, of course, but so worth it just to have them outside and active for 15 minutes! Chloe has mud splatters on her helmet, Ava has spatters all up the back of her jacket, their bikes and scooters are undistinguishable in...

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  • TommyD - Just got version 2015

    Leave it to a Russian to come up with the best Internet security suite. It does make sense because they are some of the best hackers.

  • Dr.C - Good replacement for old factory installed mud flaps - fairly easy to install - fit well

    Worked as advertised on my 2006 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner SR5 (the model with the plastic fender extensions). I removed the old, torn mud flaps; and these fastened on with only a minimum of effort. As others have noted, they are a little shorter than the originals, but they look good installed. I've had them on for about a month; we'll see how they hold up.

  • Grace - Love

    I love this product. Smells so great and it actually works! My hair is growing so quickly and has a great shine

  • Cielo Di Bend - Let it RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Our middle "child" (52 pounds of solid muscle, Standard Poodle) is afraid of the rain when we are driving. Windshield wipers are the WORST, but it just needs to be an occasional drop of rain anywhere on the vehicle and he is in a complete panic. Fireworks, gunshots, or any loud noise is fine. His phobia is rain or snow when we are driving.