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btlsmum
Slightly Flawed


Joined: 25 Nov 2005
Posts: 28
Location: Ohio
PostPosted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 1:19 pm    Post subject: Another newbie Reply with quote
Another "Stumble" gal here. My name is Valerie and I live in Ohio with my DH, Chris and our 4 kids. I have been a SAHM for 8.5 years and started back to college (again) last quarter. I'm just taking a class or two in the evenings right now. Hopefully, I'll have my RN before I turn 40 (I'm 34) and I'll achieve my career goals before 65. LOL

Trying to think of things about my family...

My older three attend a Montessori school, my youngest is still home with me.

My oldest is Owen. He could generously be described as "precocious". He has a real affinity for math, loves reading and adores John Lennon and The Beatles. He's 8 going on 18 and not always pleasant. Wink

My second is Harris. He's 6, and was diagnosed with OCD last year. He's quite the ladies man (really LOL). He loves science, BMX and punk rock music.

My third is Cyril. He's 5 and a bundle of energy. The kids has two speeds fast and faster. He's in this amazing place where he's intellectually maturing but still enjoying so many childish things. I wish I could just freeze him in time. He loves Thomas (all trains really), Hot Wheels and animals. He becoming quite a little reader this year.

And last, but not least is Lila. She's 3.5 and a self-proclaimed Princess. I really don't know how she got so darn girlie, 'cause it didn't come from me. LOL She has discovered the joys of computer games recently. She also loves baby dolls, fairies, etc, etc. Just think girlie stuff. She also happens to be the meanest of the lot, tough as nails. LOL

My DH manages a small restaurant that one day we hope to take over. He's been there 11 years.

In my spare time I enjoy going to the movies and billiards. My best friend and I play on Thursday nights.

Looking forward to meeting you and making some new friends. Smile
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ExCareerGal
Seen Better Days


Joined: 13 Sep 2005
Posts: 416
Location: Memphis, TN
PostPosted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 9:30 pm    Post subject: Another newbie Reply with quote
Welcome to the group. I am pretty new here myself. It sounds like you have your hands full with your family. I have a princess myself and I am trying to learn to like girly stuff for my daughter's sake. The group seems a bit quiet due to the holiday but it should pick back up soon. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Jessica
Queen of Imperfection


Joined: 20 Apr 2002
Posts: 4832
Location: Chi-town
PostPosted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 7:53 am    Post subject: Another newbie Reply with quote
Hi Valerie and Welcome!

For some reason, your introduction conjured up images of Lenette on Desperate Housewives. Your kids sound like they are very colorful! That's great that they have so much imagination and that it seems like you try to foster that.

It sounds like you have a lot of interesting stories up your sleeve. Please stay and share them! We love newbies!!
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btlsmum
Slightly Flawed


Joined: 25 Nov 2005
Posts: 28
Location: Ohio
PostPosted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 8:11 am    Post subject: Another newbie Reply with quote
Thanks for the welcome. Smile

I haven't managed to watch "Desperate Housewives", but I am familiar with the character. I've always thought of myself more as Louis from "Malcolm in the Middle". Either way it's not good, right? Wink

I'm a pretty laid back parent. I don't know if it's the 4 kids or just my nature but I don't get worked up about much. So, if you see me in a tizzy it's probably a big deal (at least to me). LOL
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btlsmum
Slightly Flawed


Joined: 25 Nov 2005
Posts: 28
Location: Ohio
PostPosted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 8:26 am    Post subject: Another newbie Reply with quote
Yeah...Lois, not Louis.
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prescott
Community Techie


Joined: 21 Apr 2002
Posts: 3349
Location: Outside your window
PostPosted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 9:46 am    Post subject: Re: Another newbie Reply with quote
btlsmum wrote:
Either way it's not good, right? Wink


I wouldn't say that, I love both of them! They are more "real" and dare I say, imperfect... Laughing

Welcome!
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MainstreamMom
Certifiably Imperfect


Joined: 29 Apr 2002
Posts: 1222
Location: New England
PostPosted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 10:12 am    Post subject: Another newbie Reply with quote
Welcome!! I LOVE the name Valerie! That was on my long list of girl's names Smile
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julymom
Certifiably Imperfect


Joined: 28 Dec 2002
Posts: 1200
Location: Wherever the Army sends us
PostPosted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 5:06 pm    Post subject: Another newbie Reply with quote
Welcome! I love your kiddie's names! I'm also in awe of you. I have just one and he's almost more than I can handle. I look forward to your stories. Laughing
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DietCokeHead
Queen of Imperfection


Joined: 29 Apr 2002
Posts: 3805
PostPosted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 7:21 pm    Post subject: Another newbie Reply with quote
Welcome fellow Buckeye! sunny

I am in SW Ohio. I have 3 kiddos- Jack is 4, Molly is 2 and Kate is 1 mo. Nice to "meet" you!
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MedeaNJ
Noticably Flawed


Joined: 26 Apr 2005
Posts: 607
Location: Joisey, baby!
PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:51 am    Post subject: Another newbie Reply with quote
Welcome!

Have family in the Buckeye State, Mansfield to be more specific.

My accent is not your normal NJ accent, sort of a combination of the mid-west and NY State Borscht-Belt region. Without my slight midwest tongue, I would have been the only Episcopalian with a Jewish accent! Laughing

I have b/g twins, but I almost wish my 17 mo. daughter would be a little princess. She's an engineer like her father.
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Sewingsiren
Celebrating Imperfection


Joined: 12 Nov 2004
Posts: 838
Location: the land of cotton
PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 2:21 pm    Post subject: Re: Another newbie Reply with quote
btlsmum wrote:
I've always thought of myself more as Lois from "Malcolm in the Middle".


I see a little of myself in her too Embarassed .

Welcome to the board!
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