Dear So & So... take 10

I haven't participated in Dear So & So Friday lately, and I miss it! So here we go... oh, if you want to play too, pop over to Kat's at 3 Bedroom Bungalow, grab the button, write yourself some letters, and then link up!

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Dear Rain,

WOW! Um, you filled the pool to overflowing in just a few short hours of deluge. I'm so glad that you're here, but you brought too many friends. Please ask those jerks Surface Street Flooding and Super Slick Streets to please leave. They were not invited. You may stay as long as you behave yourself.

Yours,
Miss Wet Head

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Dear Keely Monkey Dog,

I'm so sorry, Honey. I know that you hate the rain. Would you like a treat?

I love you,
Mama Dog


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Dear Tiny Cat,

I really really really really really need to find a home for you. You have kept me awake for most of every night that you have been here by either chewing/scratching me or attempting to chew/claw on my baby daughter and waking her up in the process. I'm not sorry that I took you in, but I am sorry that you are still here. YOU ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY. It's a good thing that you're so cute. Fingers crossed that the lady I've been e-mailing comes to get you tomorrow!

I'm watching you,
Lady Who is Holding You by the Back of the Neck


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Dear Baby Daughter,

Oh my GOODNESS! You are getting so BIG! Great work on the whole standing thing. The fact that you now mimic the animals and sing 'ee-EYE-oh' when I sing 'Old MacDonald' seriously cracks me up. You are amazing and I love you so much that it hurts.

Your Biggest Fan,
Lily Ruth's Mama


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Dear Self,

Get some damn sleep! This is ridiculous. Deep cleansing breaths. Let it all GO. Rest. Be good to yourself.

Love you!
me

Dear So & So... take 9

I DO love Fridays! If you want to join in the fun, head over to Kat's place (3 Bedroom Bungalow to Let in Crazytown) and link up :-)

Dear Doggie,

I'm sorry that you hate the rain, but I love it. You are welcome to crawl up here to snuggle/hide any time that you need, but I will continue to throw the house wide open every time that it storms. Sorry.

*Hugs*
Mama Dog


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Dear Rain,

Hi! Welcome back! I love the way the light looks over the pool right before you get here. The baby thinks it's hilarious when you plop soft, warm drops on her arms and head.

Your presence is welcome, and your results are appreciated, but let's not overstay our welcome. This isn't Seattle. Just saying.

Luv Ya,
Little Miss Damp Toes


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Dear Baby Daughter,

What is up? I thought you loved me! The biting stops or the nursing stops. Not negotiable.

In other news, you continue to be the apple of my eye. Daddy and I had so much fun showing you off last weekend! You were beyond adorable.

XOXOXO,
Mama


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Dear Eileen,

THANK YOU FOR THE AWARD! I promise to officially accept it and pass it on soon. Maybe if Lily Ruth takes a nap later...

You are cool (Ya'll should check out Giving Her All She's Got)!
the Grateful Geek

Dear So & So... take 8

YAY FRIDAY! Thanks to Kat at 3 Bedroom Bungalow for giving me a forum/format in which to count my blessings and vent my spleen...

Dear Pool,

THERE you are! I was starting to think that you had been replaced by a green, scummy pond. Nice to see that you're back in almost-fighting form. I can't wait to renew our daily visits!

Soon to be waterlogged,
ME!

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Dear Pets,

I adore all three of you. I'm so happy that the random vet visits /stinky gas incidents / trash eating episodes have been put on hold. I enjoy your company so much more when I'm not pissed off or scared that you're dying.

Huge noisy kisses and hugs you'll squirm out of,
Food Lady

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Dear Baby Girl,

Good Morning, Angel! I'm so proud of you! Not only are you cruising furniture like a pro, but you're coming out of your shell! I am so grateful to you for sharing more of yourself with the people who love you. Nanny, Grandpa and the Great Ones have wanted to play with you for a looooong time now. Thank you for starting to let them.

We have a big event this weekend. I'll be there the whole time, and will NOT make you interact if you are scared. You will, however, have to give TuTu and Pops hugs and smiles.

Mama loves Lily Ruth!
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Dear Massage Table,

I've missed you! It felt good to work together today. Thank you for 'supporting' my work ;-)

xoxoxo,
Massage Mama

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I'M HAVING A GREAT DAY! I'm not even sure why, I JUST AM! WHOOP, WHOOP!

Dear So & So... take 7

Ta-DA! Friday! Dear So & So Day! Got some letters of your own? Type 'em out & link up with Kat over at 3 Bedroom Bungalow.

Dear Fledgeling Lawn,

Hang in there. The first couple of days are the hardest. You'll be rooted soon. In the mean time, don't worry, the neighbors who slow down aren't laughing, they're just surprised to see that we're actually putting effort into you. Until now, the yard looked like the house was vacant - they're just surprised to see your little plugged self.

Lookin' Good!
Mr & Mrs Dirty Knees/Blistered Hands

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Dear Baby Daughter,

Tomorrow's Easter Egg Hunt is just for fun. There is no pressure for you to actually seek and/or find any eggs on your own. Your whole job is to wear the dress that your Daddy bought for you, and to have a good time. Grandpa may take some pictures, but that is all.

Please don't eat too many leaves or sticks,
Mama

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Dear Creepy Ginger Cats,

Are you serious? Every morning at 6? Right outside my bedroom window? Also, what's with the new guys? Is all of this their fault? You guys are VERY lucky that the little old lady who claims to hate you still feeds you. She may be loopy, but she seems to have a soft spot for your creepy asses.

Knock it off.
Sleepy in San Antone

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Dear Kittyn,

I miss you. PLEASE use all of your money to come and visit me. What's a little financial ruin between friends? I would use all of mine, but you're much more successful than me, and all of my money would only get me to maybe Dallas.

I adore you,
Puppy



** my favorite parts of that picture are as follows - 1) my cast-off shoes in the upper corner 2) my face pressed really deeply into the pillow 3) my bag from Massage School sitting right next to us stuffed with extra sheets 4) the fact that Matt was the only one awake to take this even though it was 12:05 on January 1st (2006)**

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Happy Friday!

Dear So & So... take 6

FRIDAY! Again? I think I missed a few days... well, lucky for me it's Dear So & So Day!!!! Gracias to Kat over at 3 Bedroom Bungalow for another opportunity to vent :-)



Dear City Parking Division,

Is $5.25 truly an appropriate amount to charge for 1 hour and 41 minutes in your disgusting garage?

Just asking, you jerks.
:-/

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(the following is a guest post)

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Love,
Lily Ruth

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Dear Only Pair of Denim Shorts I Own,

I feel so betrayed. I've trusted you for so many years, and now THIS? Consider yourself fired.

Signed,
Lady Who Just Caught a Full Length Glimpse of Herself

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Dear Infant Daughter,

Happy Nine Month Birthday! You rock my world :-)

*Huuuuuuuuugs*
Your Biggest Fan


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Dear Trees,

Good Morning, Sleepyheads! Good to see you're awake! Now, let's talk about all this crud that you're dropping. I'm just as excited as you that Spring is arriving, but this seems a bit excessive. The pool is outraged, and I'm kinda grossed out. Perhaps you could tone it down a bit?

Thanks in advance,
the Homeowner


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Dear Starbucks-Near-My-House Employees,

You guys make my day! There are always smiles, kind words, hot coffee and even sometimes witty banter. There are days when you are my only adult contact for the day... Also, Lily Ruth loves to chew on those cup sleeves - don't tell her Daddy...

Many Thanks,
Stay At Home Mama


oh, there's more, but I think that there are somethings that are better left unsaid... :-)

Got something to vent? Head on over to Kat's place, and link up!

Dear So & So... take 5

aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, Dear So & So Day!!!! Let's dive right in, shall we...

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Dear New Shoes,

Don't worry, we're still in love. Even if you hurt my feet when I put you on 10 minutes ago, and I'm just sitting on the couch admiring you.

Your Moony-eyed Fan,
(soon to be) Bunion Girl

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Dear Baby Daughter,

Please stop growing so fast! Seriously, you are freaking me out. Here you are in your popsicle top just 6 short months ago - when I made you wear it as a dress...


And here you are in the same top last week...


Same beautiful grin. Totally different skill set. You are amazing.

Let's make a deal. You stay AWESOME, and I'll try to keep up.

You make me a better person.
xoxoxo

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Dear Husband,

I love you so. Thank you for sticking with me even though when the funk shows up, I act CRAZY and snap at you randomly... or even for several days on end.

Hey, remember when we were just young pups?


That was a looooooong time ago, my friend. I'm glad we're still standing.

I ♥ you,
wife

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Dear Lord,

Thank you. For everything.

me

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Got anything to say? Well GET ON IT, then link up with Kat over at 3 Bedroom Bungalow

dear So & So... take 4

Dear Frank,

Thank you for not dying at the vet - that's one of Mommy's biggest fears. We'll deal with the steroid-induced weight gain together. Now, get back out into the backyard and start evicting those Creepy Ginger Cats.

Yours in Puffiness,
Mom

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Dear Lily Ruth,

Remember in one of my first 'Dear So & So' letters when I threatened to sell the doggie to the Gypsies for barking so much? Well, if you don't stop yelling for hours on end instead of sleeping, the same fate may befall you. Not really, but could you think about maybe sleeping? For me? Your crib is a nice place, and you have your own space heater. Let's make that happen.

I adore you,
Your Bleary-Eyed Mama

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Dear Mesh Baby Feeder,

Gross. Just gross. If you really wanted to be part of this family, you would be much easier to clean.

SERIOUSLY.
The Dish Washer

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Dear Sunshine,

Nice to see that you're back on the job! Your weak Winter cousin was no replacement for your warming rays and bright beams. Let's see how much time we can spend together this year.

Missed you,
Lady on the Verge of S.A.D.

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Dear Swimming Pool,

I know that you want more of my attention, but this algae outbreak is not the way to go about it. Can we discuss our options?

You know that I love you,
me

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... Thank you as always to Kat over at Three Bedroom Bungalow for 'Dear So & So' Day! Got any letters of your own? Then get 'em out there & link up!

Dear So & So... take 3

YAY! I LOVE 'Dear So & So' day!!!!

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Dear Kat,

Happy Birthday! Thanks for writing a fun, audience-participation-welcome blog!

Your Biggest Fan on This Blog,
me

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Dear Lily Ruth,

I am so sorry that you cried through the entire 4 hours that I left you at Parent's Day Out today. Unfortunately (for you), I will be dropping you off again next week as well. I promise that this is a very good thing for both of us. Sobbing in your sleep while you nap is not going to change my mind.

I love you dearly,
Mama

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Dear Dogger-Doo,

I would like to apologize to your digestive tract for changing wet food on you without warning. That being said, I DO feel that your tummy owes ME an apology for the NOXIOUS cloud of dog-gas that has wafted through our home like clockwork every hour for the past few days.

Truce?
Food Lady

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Dear Frank,

Please get well soon. I really hate it when you guys get sick - it makes me feel like a bad Mommy... even when I didn't do anything wrong. Just tell the vet that you are ready to come home.

I miss you already!
meow

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Dear Girl Scout Cookies,

You know what you did. Enough said.

Stay out of my freezer,
Rachel

HAPPY FRIDAY, YA'LL!!!

Dear So & So...

ahhhh.... it's 'Dear So and So...' day over at Three Bedroom Bungalow again! I had so much fun last time! Let's join in again - shall we?

Dear Jeans:

What's with the muffin top? Seriously. I thought we were in love... I guess you had other plans... Maybe a 'heads up' next time?

Confusedly Yours,
Bitter in Bootcut

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Dear LUSH,

I love you. Please marry me. I'll cook, and you can keep me looking and smelling my (softest) best. I know we're different, but we can make it work.

Yours in Bath Time Joy,
Lily Ruth's Mama



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Dear Baby Daughter,

Your new teeth are cracking me up. I also find the majority of your antics to be hilarious. Keep up the good work.

Adoringly yours,
Mama



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Dear Central Market Organic Truffles,

Knock it off. You are waaaaaaay too delicious. This is ridiculously unfair to my jeans.

harumpfh,
Rachel

In Which I Borrow...

liberally from other blogs :-P... title style borrowed from The Badass Geek, and 'letters' format borrowed from 3 Bedroom Bungalow...

Dear Darling Daughter,

Remember when you used to nap and sleep in your own crib? That was awesome. Oh, and you used to sleep for 4-6 hours at a time - I loved that.

Kisses!
Mama

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Dear Mama,

Um, YOU'RE the one who put me in your bed. Why in the world would I go back to sleeping by myself in baby jail when I currently snooze comfortably and warmly between/on my parents?

*raspberries*
Lily Ruth

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Hola, Doggie!

If you don't stop barking at every imagined noise, I may sell you on e-bay.

LOVE YOU!
Pack Leader Rachel

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Dear 'Pack Leader',

If I respected your authori-tie, I might consider listening to you.

Signed,
Princess Keely-Kee a.k.a. the Monkey Dog

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Dear Cowboy Mouth,

PLEASE come back to San Antonio. I miss you. I just want to spend more time with you - is that so wrong? We used to be so close. Remember that? It's just that... I thought we had an understanding... you tour endlessly & come to San Antonio and/or Austin 2 or 3 times a year, and I show up and dance my ass off. That really worked for me.

*sigh*
:-/



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Dear New Converse All-Stars,

I love you. I love everything about you - especially your hot pink lining. Thank you for being so awesome.

Your Biggest Fan,
Me



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whew. It feels good to get that out... oh, damn. there's one more...

Dear New Blogger,

I read your blog, and it irritated me. I thought it was shallow and self-centered and awful. I gleefully joined the blog-war.

Then I thought about it. And I thought about you. From your few posts you seem really young. You're a new mother. You just moved to a new state, and are far from your support crew. So, maybe you are as materialistic and vain as you come across. But maybe, just maybe, you're sad and alone in a new place and want to try to perk yourself up by writing a fun and weightless blog. But it's none of my business either way.

What I want to say is, I hope that you continue to blog and to enjoy it. This is YOUR space to say whatever you want just as much as it is mine.

Rachel