Taking a break from my 10th grade homework--er, I mean helping MY BOY complete his 10th grade homework. Ugh!
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Holly Bowne replied to Joanna's discussion 'New Year 2012'
It's exciting to take steps towards pursuing your passion, isn't it? That's what happened when I made the decision to pursue freelance writing as a career a few years ago--it just makes me feel more "alive." :o) I…
Holly Bowne commented on Joanna's photo
It's beautiful, Joanna! What an extra special Christmas you must have had. Happy New Year!
Holly Bowne replied to Meagan Frank's discussion 'Choosing to Grow: Through Marriage available'
Hi Meagan: Sorry for the delay in my response. This is WONDERFUL news! Is there a monetary difference for you if somebody purchases the book through your website vs. Amazon?
Holly Bowne replied to Joanna's discussion 'New Year Resolution'
Those are wonderful resolutions, Joanna! And no, I've been so busy I have not had a second yet to think about my own New Year's Resolutions. But I do plan to get around to setting some goals for 2011--hopefully before January…
Holly Bowne commented on Ivy's blog post 'WTF Friday: It's All in the Strategy'
Great stuff, Ivy! I especially liked the freaky video. Ha, ha!
Holly Bowne replied to Joanna's discussion 'Increase Your Blog Readership by Adding Our Network Badge!'
Sorry for my delayed response, Joanna! I finally got around to adding the badge to my site. Thanks for the super simple directions! :o)
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Holly Bowne replied to Joanna's discussion 'Prenatal Yoga'
I've been so out of the loop lately, I had no idea you were pregnant, Joanna! That is wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! :o)
Now as far as exercise, I did exercise all the way through both of my pregnancies. As I recall, I did have to modify…
Sweet Sixteen
Mom, can we give PRETTY GIRL a ride to the movies tomorrow?”“Sure,” I responded absently, typing away on my computer.I knew my son Josh had arranged for a group of friends to go see Toy Story 3 the next day and I often cart his friends around for their various social engagements, so I didn’t give his request another thought.Until I was blow-drying my hair the next morning, that is. You know how it goes. You’re just standing there, drying your hair while you mentally go through your checklist…See More
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Holly Bowne commented on Holly Bowne's blog post 'Lasts'
That's so true, Joanna!. You've made me think about "lasts" in a whole different light now. Okay, great. Now I'm thinking about my own parents and siblings and now I'M getting emotional!!
Joanna commented on Holly Bowne's blog post 'Lasts'
Hi Holly, this is such as sweet and true portrait of life. I don't have kids yet but this in fact can be applied to other aspects and our relationship with our family. This post makes me get all emotional:)
Joanna
Lasts
Have you ever noticed that parents tend to focus a lot on "firsts"? We celebrate the first time our baby lifts his head.The first time she rolls over.The first word, first tooth, first step.Then as they grow older, it's…His first boy-girl party.Her first dance.First date, first zit (devastating!), first time behind the wheel of a car.The other day, I was cleaning out my planner pockets and came across a tiny folded piece of paper. Opening it up, I saw a pencil drawing of two stick figures. On…See More
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Holly Bowne commented on Ivy's blog post 'While You Were Sleeping'
That was a really sweet post!
Holly Bowne commented on Ivy's blog post 'Behind Every Great Photographer Lies Inspiration'
Some really nice looking shots here, Ivy!
Holly Bowne replied to Joanna's discussion 'Mother's Day'
I'm a bit late to the party, here. Happy belated Mother's Day to all the moms! As much as I want to spend the "real" Mother's Day celebrating with my mom, it rarely works out. For the past few years my son's soccer team…
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Sweet Sixteen
Mom, can we give PRETTY GIRL a ride to the movies tomorrow?”
“Sure,” I responded absently, typing away on my computer.
I knew my son Josh had arranged for a group of friends to go see Toy Story 3 the next day and I often cart his friends around for their various social engagements, so I didn’t give his request another thought.
Until I was blow-drying my hair the next morning, that is.
You know how it goes.…
Posted on July 1, 2010 at 9:02pm
Lasts
We celebrate the first time our baby lifts his head.
The first time she rolls over.
The first word, first tooth, first step.
Then as they grow older, it's…
His first boy-girl party.
Her first dance.
First date, first zit (devastating!), first time behind the wheel of a car.
The other day, I was cleaning out my planner pockets and… Continue
Posted on May 18, 2010 at 6:16am — 2 Comments
Transitions
I've started going through pictures of my daughter from infancy up till now. Eighteen years worth. I’m doing this in preparation for the graduation party video I was going to create (now she is), and for the surprise scrapbook I'm making for her to take to college with her. (No longer a surprise because I accidentally mentioned it and now she keeps removing any pictures where she thinks she looks the least bit funny. Like this one:…
Posted on April 22, 2010 at 9:30am
Banning the Dictionary
I read a story a few weeks back about a school district in California pulling all copies of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary from its libraries because a parent complained the dictionary was being used to look up "age inappropriate" words by students. When I read this story I literally laughed out loud.
Banning the dictionary? Really?
Let me start by saying, I'm all for keeping things age appropriate. When our kids were younger, we were some of those weird parents…
Continue Banning the dictionary? Really?
Let me start by saying, I'm all for keeping things age appropriate. When our kids were younger, we were some of those weird parents…
Posted on March 17, 2010 at 4:14am — 3 Comments
Driving Lessons
It sounded like a good idea at the time.
I had read an article about these super-cool magnetic bumper stickers, CAUTION NEW DRIVER, and thought to myself. What a brilliant idea! Whenever I'm having my newly permitted child practice driving skills, I'll just slap it onto the back of the ol' van. Then all the other kindly drivers will be instantaneously aware and think to themselves, "Oh, look. How sweet, a new driver. I'll give him a nice, wide berth so he has plenty of room as he…
Continue I had read an article about these super-cool magnetic bumper stickers, CAUTION NEW DRIVER, and thought to myself. What a brilliant idea! Whenever I'm having my newly permitted child practice driving skills, I'll just slap it onto the back of the ol' van. Then all the other kindly drivers will be instantaneously aware and think to themselves, "Oh, look. How sweet, a new driver. I'll give him a nice, wide berth so he has plenty of room as he…
Posted on February 27, 2010 at 6:38pm — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 6:55am on April 16, 2010,
Ivy said… - Hi Holly. It's so true. I wish I could slow down time and enjoy Speedy growing up a little longer. I try to remember to enjoy every moment. Hence why I've been absent some from here. Three really hit me hard.
- At 11:35pm on February 23, 2010, Doula Angelita gave Holly Bowne a gift…
- At 9:12pm on February 1, 2010,
Amanda Winters - the A+ Plan said… - Thanks, Holly! You should follow the blog as well as join the fashion group I just started. Would love to have you! Your smile is contagious.
Amanda
- At 12:55pm on October 2, 2009,
Joanna said…
- Happy Birthday Holly!
Have a wonderful day!
Joanna
- At 6:07am on September 5, 2009,
Ivy said…
- Thank you so much for thoughts and prayers during this tough time! It's so comforting to have to many women lifting me up and supporting me.
- At 7:16pm on August 19, 2009,
Jacqueline Nicole Goodrich said…
- Thanks for the friend request, Holly! And for checking out my blog! I can't wait to read more of yours. Good luck with your novel! I know how much work it is to write a book but if you stay focused and determined it will be done before you know it! I've been kicking around ideas for my book (and starting over a number of times) since 2007 but now there is a light at the end of the tunnel!
- At 7:34pm on August 17, 2009,
Joanna said…
- Also,
Some exciting groups to join:
We keep each other accountable for doing exercise in our Fitness and Exercise Accountability group. Try it, it works for me:)
We raise awareness of the effectiveness of various consumer products to help keep us more informed in Consumer Savvy Wife
Wife At Work is a group for those of us who is a working wife and who want to share our accomplishments, ask questions, or just vent our stress and frustrations from work.
Other groups include:
Marriage Relationship
Green Mama
For the Love of Preschoolers
Wife who love to decorate
Cooking Recipe
Feel free to join our conversations and meet new friends in this community! You can also start a new group or a new topic of interest!
We would love to know you more! Also let your friends know that you are part of this community in Twitter!
Joanna
- At 7:31pm on August 17, 2009,
Joanna said…
- Hi Holly!
Welcome to our community! I am sure you will enjoy sharing and chatting with other women here.
As I was saying, please let me know the URL of your blog and a little blurb about it so that I can start featuring it!
Thanks,
Joanna
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