Thursday, January 24, 2008

Drama Queens and germs.,

As most of you know, I'm a mom, and I have 3 girls, all nicknamed Fred.

Some of you know that my girls are adhd (fancy that, my kids being hyper) and some of you know that besides their actual names, and Fred, I also call them The Instigator, The Agitator, and The Arguer.


The instigator would be my oldest. She's 16 and just loves to stir thing up so she can sit back to watch. (a little more of her father showing there). We also call her Lord Marshall because she likes to be in charge when not being Machiavelli.

The Arguer is the youngest. She's 8, and I swear, if I said the sky was blue she'd argue that it was really more of a dove grey... She's my high strung one, the one I also call Norma, after Norma Desmond, and she's normally the drama queen, although since she's usually the unwilling pawn of her sisters, I can understand why. She's also my pokey one. I'm forever barking at her to pick up the pace because we're always waiting on her.

The Agitator is my dd2, she's 11 and funny enough, she's my quiet one, when not tormenting her sisters or making us laugh with her quick wit that is. She's also the most easy going of the three. She wakes up pleasant, and gets out of bed without trouble when I call her. She usually says "okay mom" and does what I ask, the first time I ask it and often before I ask.

I think dd's 2 and 3 switched bodies this morning.

dd3 was up first, without being called and dd2 had to be called twice. dd3 ate her breakfast without examining it or complaining. dd2 had to be reminded twice that it was her favorite. dd3 brushed her teeth and was dressed 20 minutes early, dd2 was having a meltdown 5 minutes after they were supposed to be out the door.

I thought to myself, watching her, that she must not be feeling well.Sure enough, not a half hour later the school called, she wanted to come home. She's sleeping now, and this is my kid that gave up naps at 2.

See, a mother always knows.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Home Away from Home

When I first discovered eHarlequin.com back in... um, 2000 I think. I was a lurker. I've never been the shy sort, but I've always taken the time to learn about a place before I jump in with both feet. I wanted to find out what sort of people hung out there, since I'd heard such stories about net junkies I was a little leary about getting mixed up with some.

Well, it wasn't long before I spoke up, said hello and found myself welcomed. Now I'm a net junky too.

I'm so glad I made that choice. I met some truly wonderful people here, made some life long friends, and discovered more than one kindred spirit.

Each day I meet someone new, share my love for words and wordsmiths and strengthen the bonds of growing friendhsips.

I'm looking forward to the year to come.

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Dear Readers,

How often do you get the chance to help people, and indulge in something you love at the same time?

Well here's your chance eHarlequin.com is hosting a Book Challenge, and not just any challenge, this one's special.

Our goal is for our community to read 100,000 books between 12:01am - January 1, 2008 and 11:59pm - December 31, 2008.

If we can make that 100,000, or close to it, then eHarlequin.com is going to donate that number of books to a worthy cause.

What we ask of you is simple. Join us in this undertaking.

There is no cost beyond the books you’re already buying for yourselves anyway. You don’t even have to read all Harlequin Books, although we do ask that half of the books you read come from one or more of our imprints.

There is no “homework” beyond posting your reviews as you finish your books, and posting these reviews on a regular basis.

It’s simple, and fun and you’ll meet a lot of like-minded people.

To join us…

If you’re an existing eHarlequin.com member, just email Lorie-eHarlequin at ehq2008_challenge@yahoo.com and tell her you’re in. Please include your name, community id, and a contact email.

If you’ve not joined eHarlequin.com yet, you can Join Here and then email Lorie with the above info

Thanks,
Lorie-eHarlequin