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Whew, what a week.  I’ll start by sharing that we did it, friends.  Our 12-family special needs fundraising sale to raise money for Tucker’s Preschool Autism Class was a success.  We pulled together $1200.  Awesome, right?  Of course, $700 came from the super-cool-mom who got Whole Foods to donate two $100 gift cards and her […]

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  • Kenya G. Johnson - Ewwwwwww to the toy – not the nuggets!April 29, 2013 – 12:00 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi - Kenya,
    I know! Is that toy the creepiest one you’ve ever seen? I can’t believe it was in a HAPPY meal. Not happy. Not happy at all.April 29, 2013 – 12:05 pmReplyCancel

  • Kerri - Can I tell you how proud I was when I stopped into Mickey D’s to use the bathroom and Boo called out CHICKEN!!! Congrats on the yard sale. Now learn your lesson and never volunteer again 🙂April 29, 2013 – 12:13 pmReplyCancel

  • Diana @ Nanny to Mommy - McDonald’s Chicken nuggets are disgusting in a delicious kind of way. Creepiest. Toy. Ever, BTW.April 29, 2013 – 12:14 pmReplyCancel

  • Tatum - Those toys from McD’s are the worst. especially the boy’s toys. I often lie and say I have a girl because the boys toys always seem to be violent.April 29, 2013 – 12:14 pmReplyCancel

  • The Sadder But Wiser Girl - That is creepy! My kids love those McDonald’s toys-my dad goes to auctions and rummage sales and is always bringing them to the kids. I have them in a box marked characters and they play with them quite a bit. The fact that The Professor actually kind of “plays” with something now is huge. Or at least his version of playing with things, which is different than other kids for sure.

    McDonalds is like crack to little kids. I swear they have some sort of mind controlling device that makes kids automatically want to go there and only there any time we want to eat out.

    So glad you guys made all the money! If you find that person with all the money to be Tucker’s godfather could you ask him if he’d take one more?April 29, 2013 – 12:19 pmReplyCancel

  • Janine Huldie - Congrats on the sale being a success!! I have to agree that toy is just down right creepy. An no judging, we get Burger King nuggets. Hey it keeps the kids happy and quiet. Enough said, lol!! 🙂April 29, 2013 – 1:05 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi - Kerri,
    Wow to Boo yelling CHICKEN at McD’s! That’s awesome, actually. Yay and thank God I’m not the only one feeding my kid this crap.April 29, 2013 – 2:09 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi - Diana –
    They are a little bit delicious, huh.

    Tatum,
    Good idea about asking for the girl’s toy! I’d never have thought of that!

    Sadder Sarah,
    I’ll start keeping them and when I get a shoe-box filled, I’ll mail them to you! Yay! Win-win. And yeah, I’ll totally share Tucker’s imaginary Godfather with the huge checkbook.

    Janine,
    Thank you! Happy and quiet is worth it!April 29, 2013 – 2:11 pmReplyCancel

  • SmackOfHam (John) - That toy is truly horrific. My guess is that’s a “boy’s” toy and this is what corporate America’s marketing gurus think boys like. Having two girls, every toy we get from MickeyD’s tends to be pink and either a princess (blonde & thin, of course), or some cutesy creature with a name like “squinkie”,”scmoopie”, or “Nikki Minaj”. Fortunately, those toys have a shelf life of about two hours in my house, at which point they mysteriously disappear – and the kids never notice.April 29, 2013 – 3:52 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - John,
      You’re correct, it is a boy’s toy. Somebody on the Finding Ninee Facebook page told me that it’s a character from a video game. Still, why McD’s makes this into a toy for the Happy Meal is beyond me. Haha to squinkie and scmoopie! Glad the kids never notice that their new plastic friends are no longer hanging around.April 29, 2013 – 4:31 pmReplyCancel

  • Melissa@Home on Deranged - WTH is that supposed to be??? Is there some kind of freaky ass movie coming out that I’m not aware of? I got no problem eating McDonald’s – heck, we eat at Long John Silver’s and I’m pretty they are worse for your heart – but seriously, what the what on that toy??
    p.s. congrats on raising so much money for Tucker’s class. yay!April 29, 2013 – 4:40 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi - Melissa,
    I know, right? Creepy little fucker! Somebody told me that it’s from a video game. Still, McDonalds – bad judgement. Little kids are the ones who eat happy meals. Make them happy!April 29, 2013 – 4:48 pmReplyCancel

  • Jean Heff - My son conned my mom into buying him his first happy meal about a year ago. He’s had them occasionally since then and more frequently during stress times for us.
    That toy is scary and of course the happy meal toys are the ones that never get lost or broken. Like cockroaches, they are!April 29, 2013 – 10:02 pmReplyCancel

  • MJM - That’s awesome…congrats. You kick as…I mean donkey.April 30, 2013 – 1:37 amReplyCancel

  • TheSocialButterflyMom - Maybe McDonald’s just wants to be the proud sponsor of your kid’s first nightmare…I’m guessing that’s from a movie???April 30, 2013 – 7:58 amReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Mommy, for real. - You have GOT to be kidding me. I think you need to send a real-life letter to McDonald’s. That toy is beyond inappropriate. OK, I’m jumping right up on my Angry Mommy soapbox. God help McDonald’s if they ever give that kind of toy to my anxious, sensitive little girl, who is terrified of mascots. Hell to pay…April 30, 2013 – 9:20 amReplyCancel

  • Kristi - Jean,
    They are like cockroaches! Awesome point! And ya gotta do what ya gotta do!

    MJM. 😀

    Social Butterfly Mom –
    It’s from a video game I guess. Hahah to being the proud sponsor of Tucker’s first nightmare!

    Stephanie,
    I’m way too lazy to actually mail anything. But yeah, it is SO inappropriate! Don’t get your daughter the boy’s toy. Ever. Not that you’d feed her McDonalds. But still.April 30, 2013 – 6:57 pmReplyCancel

  • Jen - Yea for you guys. Boo for taking stuff home. We do a neighborhood garage sale, and I refuse to let any of my neighbors buy anything. My motto is “Friends dont’ let friends buy their junk” But yea for giving it away!
    And WTHeck (sorry you know I can’t swear) McD’s? Really? Who put that crazy idea in their head? I think even Izze would be scared of that and he’s 7. Meanwhile I’d take one look at it and go for the trade-in.
    And did I mention yea!May 1, 2013 – 12:58 amReplyCancel

  • Rorybore - my kids eat way too much McDonalds I think. but it’s my husbands’ “thing” to do with them on daddy outings. ugh. sometimes in marriage you just have to let things go.
    but the toys – oh yes my goodness gracious. with 3 kids each bringing one home Each Time. I am over run. and they are generally useless — but they clutch those things like a diamond plucked from some cool mountain Alaskan stream.

    personally, I kinda like the nuggetsMay 1, 2013 – 11:20 pmReplyCancel

  • Joy - Wow, that toy sure looks creeepy!! Ugh.May 14, 2013 – 11:50 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Joy,
      So creepy. I can’t believe McDonald’s gives it to little kids!May 14, 2013 – 7:17 pmReplyCancel

I’m passionate about a lot of things.  First and foremost, I’m passionate about my little boy and doing my very best to create a world for him where people see him and not how maybe-probably-autism shows itself in some of his funky words and his need to run.  I’m passionate about finding joy and wonder […]

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  • Jean Heff - I’m raising children who will play with Tucker and not care about there being any differences. I promise this.

    Also, they would probably play with each other no matter what because we have the same. exact. toys. Mater is going nowhere. All 15 Maters, that is.

    Yay for you doing the sale tomorrow.April 26, 2013 – 10:56 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Jean,
      You. Are. One. Awesome mommy. First, thank you for raising amazing kids. I hope I can meet them (and you) in real life.
      Second? The Mater toys dominate here. Please let me know if I can send you some.
      Third? Thank you for your promise. Thank you.April 26, 2013 – 11:39 pmReplyCancel

  • K - Words cannot express how much I love your writing…is that a paradox? No, maybe not. I think it just means you’re better at finding the right words than I am! 😉

    Anyway, I love, love, love that you’re doing this for Tucker’s class! AWESOME. I wish you all the luck in the world tomorrow, not that you’ll need it!

    And I’m passionate about cheesy nachos too! And cookie butter. If there’s no cookie butter in heaven then I’m not going. 😉April 26, 2013 – 11:37 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Kerry,
      Um. Right. Seems to me that you do a pretty kickass job of finding words and putting them together in a meaningful, inspiring, awesome awesome way.
      Thanks for the luck – it ended up being great! And cheers to nachos! And cookie batter. Or cookie butter? Both! 😀April 27, 2013 – 4:11 pmReplyCancel

  • Kenya G. Johnson - I’m so with writing a check and making sure there is cheese for every nacho. AND salsa. Good luck tomorrow! P.S. there was a Mater helicopter I was all to happy to get rid of. Seriously why don’t those things have volume control!April 27, 2013 – 12:36 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Kenya,
      It was rough but we did it! And we’re all done (thank God) but…I think this is the first garage sale in history where I came home with more than I brought to sell in the first place. And you know – why don’t those stupid toys have volume control? Just plain wrong, I think! Ooh. Yes. Salsa. Mmm…April 27, 2013 – 4:13 pmReplyCancel

  • Janine Huldie - I am all about the nacho cheese and a bit of salsa, too!! But seriously good luck today and am so rooting you on from the sidelines. I know you can dod it. Thank you as always for linking this up with us, too 🙂April 27, 2013 – 7:18 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Janine,
      Thanks for the rooting – we did it! 🙂April 27, 2013 – 4:15 pmReplyCancel

  • Kerri - HA! Definitely write the check next timeApril 27, 2013 – 8:31 amReplyCancel

  • Kim Pugliano - I remember when Noah used to “hide” in the little pantry while I was standing right next to him yelling, “Noah?! Noah! Where are you? Oh I’m so worried now, I can’t find Noah!” Secondly, I have nothing for the garage sale except things that belong to Hot Joe because when I haven’t used something for more than six months I give it to Salvation Army. Hot Joe still has his paychecks from when he was in the Navy. He’s 38. He saves absolutely everything. I have Noah’s favorite blanket, his first pacifier, my favorite newborn onesie and his newborn hospital hat. THE END.

    I am passionate about cereal.April 27, 2013 – 11:12 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Kim,
      That’s so adorable that Noah used to hide in the pantry. And hilarious that Hot Joe still has his paychecks from when he was in the navy. I don’t think I knew that he was military – my hubs is retired army working for DOD. And wow I am impressed that you saved so little of Noah’s baby stuff! I *cough* have boxes and boxes and boxes. Ugh.
      Cereal really does rock. 😀April 27, 2013 – 6:02 pmReplyCancel

  • The Sadder But Wiser Girl - We never have the option of just writing a check because we never have any money! HA HA! Good for you for helping raise the money, regardless of how you do it. You are one awesome mama, you know that, right?April 27, 2013 – 5:51 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Thanks Sadder Sarah!
      We raised the money! Yay. And I didn’t even have to write a check. 🙂April 27, 2013 – 6:07 pmReplyCancel

  • clark - lol

    (One of things) I like about your blog is that it is you relaying/relating/conveying and otherwise sharing things that are happening in your world…including your-own-self.

    there is not just a distinctive ‘voice’ here… hell, a lot of blog writers develop a distinctive and recognizable style, the thing that totally stands out here is that it is that ‘you’ are in your Posts.

    very cool…

    (the more I think about it, especially being over taxed on the writing front, we need to figure out how to a do co-authored Post…) (…to be cont’d)April 27, 2013 – 6:53 pmReplyCancel

  • Kate Hall - I want to know how your garage sale went. I hope it was a success after all that reminiscing. A bunch of our stuff always ends up going back in the house when I pull it out to sell. Ugh.April 27, 2013 – 9:31 pmReplyCancel

  • Courtney - I seriously do this ALL of the time: something sounds like a great idea and then Oh, it’s so much work, it was NOT a good idea! I hope your fundraiser was a success and got lots of iPads for Tucker’s school. How awesome you all worked together for it. Writing a check is a good thing too. 🙂April 27, 2013 – 10:02 pmReplyCancel

  • Mama Meerkat - Hugs! That is such a hard process. I am slowly drowning in toys because a) Mini has anxiety b) Mini remembers everything! c) Mini is very verbal, which turns into a perfect storm of her protesting extensively if I even think about getting rid of anything and frequently asking me the whereabouts of everything she owns. Toys everywhere.April 27, 2013 – 10:19 pmReplyCancel

  • MJM - Very well said my friend…very well said.

    I’m passionate about you…I love reading your work and supporting you to the fullest.April 27, 2013 – 10:29 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi - Kate,
    It went pretty well except that I brought home MORE stuff than I brought to sell. Time to schedule a donations pick-up. Ugh. We did raise $1200 though!

    Courtney,
    Yeah, it was tons of work but we pulled it off actually! Thanks 🙂

    Mama Meerkat,
    Can you sneak some toys out while she’s sleeping? And so cute that she asks you where they all are.

    MJM,
    Ditto my friend.April 28, 2013 – 9:35 amReplyCancel

  • Slu - Hey… New to your Blog. Found you via G+. Enjoyed & will be back. And for grins: Nachos

    Take care, SluApril 28, 2013 – 10:55 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Slu,
      So glad you’re here. Thank you.April 28, 2013 – 3:01 pmReplyCancel

  • Alicia D - Good luck!! YOu are not a procrastinator, you just work well under pressure :). Dont forget to tell us how it goes – its a great idea :)!!!

    I am passionate about nachos too!!April 28, 2013 – 8:44 pmReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Mommy, for real. - Well, if you are slow writing your FTSF post, I am a total loser, because it is closer to Monday than Sunday and I am finally reading it. 🙁
    And I total concur- throwing money at something is sometimes the perfect excuse- I mean seriously- how much is your time worth? A lot. And also, hell yes to the perfect cheese covered nachos! 😀April 28, 2013 – 10:40 pmReplyCancel

  • Shecki - So glad I stumbled across your blog from TMB. We are adopting a little boy with delays in June, and although I’ve dealt with speech delays, IEPs, and physical special needs, I have a feeling, we are about to enter a whole new world here. I’ll be plowing through back posts for a while. 🙂April 29, 2013 – 4:35 amReplyCancel

  • TheSocialButterflyMom - Also passionate about a little chili on the nachos, but too much weighs down the chip, as well as my belly, later on.April 29, 2013 – 7:20 amReplyCancel

  • Kristi - Alicia,
    YAY for nachos and the sale was a success. I have a draft post about it…if I can find time to finish it, I’ll be all set. Thanks for commenting!

    Stephanie,
    Not loser. Busy.
    And yeah, our time is worth way more than anybody pays us for it. Sigh.

    Shecki,
    Congratulations on your upcoming adoption! That’s wonderful (I was adopted) and I’ll bet it’s getting hard to wait. That’s so exciting! 🙂
    RE: delays…speech delays are hard, because it’s really difficult to know what’s causing them when they’re young. We’ve found that the best therapy has been ABA – Tucker’s language has improved so so much since September. He’s still really behind, but he’s make a ton of progress. Please feel free to email me privately if you want to talk. I’m sure your agency or doctor has told you about early intervention and Child Find, but if not, I’m happy to share our experiences (even if they have, I’m a sharer). So glad you found Finding Ninee 🙂

    Social,
    Ach. Belly schmelly. Mine sucks these days.April 29, 2013 – 8:02 amReplyCancel

  • Anita @ Losing Austin - Just found your site and loving it. I’m passionate about a lot of things, but have also learned that sometimes my time is more valuable and write a check! But I do love cleaning out junk, though I also have to sneak it out. Heck, my trunk is full of stuff that I’ve snuck out and is waiting to be dropped off for a church yard sale coming up!April 29, 2013 – 11:56 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Anita,
      I just found your blog back and am loving it as well. I really need to do more drop-off’s of junk. I’m scheduling a big pickup for as soon as they can come out and hope to add to the huge piles sitting in my basement. I’m so glad you’re here!April 29, 2013 – 2:44 pmReplyCancel

  • Anita @ Losing Austin - Oh, and I survived college on chicken nachos- perfectly proportioned with grilled chicken, lots and lots of real cheese and all the rest of the toppings on the side… YUMMM…April 29, 2013 – 12:19 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Anita,
      MMMM now I want some nachos with grilled chicken – my favorite way to have them.April 29, 2013 – 2:36 pmReplyCancel

You know that feeling of realizing that you did the right thing when you had to end a relationship with somebody while simultaneously feeling guilty about it?  Yeah, me, too. Once, I felt especially guilty about ending a long relationship with a man that I probably should’ve never been involved with in the first place.  […]

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  • MJM - Yeah…I still can’t believe you dumped me…was my BO really all that bad?!April 23, 2013 – 12:15 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Silly man. Don’t you know that you’ll get Pink Floyd lyrics when the time comes?April 23, 2013 – 12:19 amReplyCancel

  • Alana Terry - Haha, glad you not only shared your story but included the funny picture. Thanks for the laughApril 23, 2013 – 12:30 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Thanks for not holding me accountable for being a jerk!April 23, 2013 – 12:33 amReplyCancel

  • The Sadder But Wiser Girl - Oh The Dance! How many times did I listen to that and pine for some guy. HA HA! Oh I am so much older and wiser now…

    I don’t think I ever dumped a guy and then felt guilty for it, or sent a guy songs by Garth Brooks, for that matter.April 23, 2013 – 12:35 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - DUDE you are missing out if you never sent Garth to your fans you’d dumped. And TG we are ALL much older and wiser now! Actually,f* the older part. Cause I just noticed my teeth are getting ugly. :*April 23, 2013 – 12:40 amReplyCancel

  • Jen - You are so highsterical. I am sure he is still pining for you even now. Especially if that was your break up song!!! You rock, well country rock. Hmmm…. I don’t know how I feel about that. But I LOVE you!
    AND….I think my fave pics are the ones with the devil and the angel. I mean really? How could you not love them?April 23, 2013 – 1:18 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Jen!
      Would it make you feel better about Garth if I were to mention that I’ve seen Metallica LIVE five times? Just checking. And thanks for the comment! I like the devil and angel ones, too. Plus, I don’t have to start from scratch so it’s like a gift of a few hours and stuff.April 23, 2013 – 7:53 amReplyCancel

  • Janine Huldie - Love your taste in music, because Garth Brooks, “The Dance” is one of my favorites, too. Happy Tuesday and thanks for sharing this!! 🙂April 23, 2013 – 7:09 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Janine,
      It is a good song. When looking for the original video, I listened to it like four times last night and thought “huh, this song is GOOD…” 🙂April 23, 2013 – 7:54 amReplyCancel

  • Kenya G. Johnson - Can’t say I’m into Garth but that was FUNNY! I was always a “See Ya!” breaker upper -no looking back.April 23, 2013 – 7:28 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Kenya,
      You’re a “See Ya” breaker-upper because you’re cooler than I am. And yeah, Garth is sort of embarrassing…April 23, 2013 – 7:55 amReplyCancel

  • Shay - You were definitely successful in bringing the funny! I liked it even better as I did the same thing once. I can’t remember the song I gave him (because it was in high school, so it was seriously a mix tape!), but I think it was “Always Be My Baby” by Mariah Carey, which really, if you think about it, is kind of stalkerish. Oops. Haha. Great post!April 23, 2013 – 8:43 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Always Be My Baby? Hahah! Yeah, a little bit stalkerish. But I think that because it was high school that you are redeemed. We were all dumb in high school. Ok fine. Maybe not everybody. But I was.April 23, 2013 – 9:37 amReplyCancel

  • Emily - Well, I guess the fact that you wrote about your dumping with song lyrics means that you’re not such a cold-hearted beotch, right?! Thanks for the laugh and that angel/devil picture was the best!April 23, 2013 – 9:46 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Thanks, Emily! I think whether I’m a cold-hearted beotch or not might be debatable. It’s all about perspective. 😉April 23, 2013 – 9:48 amReplyCancel

  • Melissa@Home on Deranged - Ack, the country music period. I’m so not into that anymore, although I still listen to all my old George Strait. Although I’ve never broken up with someone to music, I do remember having this ginormous fight with a BF at a nightclub (country, natch), getting in the truck (natch) and Kenny Chesney’s “You Had Me From Hello” came on the radio. He about ripped the knob off the stereo. Funny now. Then, not so much. 🙂April 23, 2013 – 12:56 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Melissa! Ack is exactly it! And not that I’m insensitive or anything but I sort of think I may have thought your BF ripping the knob off due to Chesney’s song was funny even then. Ok no I wouldn’t because us chicks stick together.April 23, 2013 – 6:50 pmReplyCancel

  • Joy - You are so cute! I bet that song helped him a lot! 😉 Well, maybe not but it’s the thought that counts. Will hop over and listen to the song because I don’t know it.

    BTW, did that xxx who dumped you shortly before your prom send you a song, too? He totally should have! xoxoApril 23, 2013 – 3:05 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Joy!
      Yeah, probably not. It was a good thought though, huh? 😉
      And The Dance is an American classic. I’ll be interested to see what you think of it. Be sure to click the link from here, because there are a billion karaoke versions of it that just are NOT the same.
      No – the jerk who dumped me before prom didn’t even give me a mixed tape. Sheesh. He should have, you’re right!April 23, 2013 – 6:51 pmReplyCancel

  • Alicia D - You crack me up!!April 23, 2013 – 5:11 pmReplyCancel

  • Kerri - Garth Brooks, seriously? That is who you chose? How about Meatloaf’s 2 out of 3 aint bad? At least then he would have felt he got to 2nd base. Although if the relationship was years…he probably did what poor Billy Idol was never allowed 🙂April 23, 2013 – 7:47 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Kerri,
      In my defense…we’d listened to the song before. Actually shit. I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve listened to this song for so many years that ALL of my exes have heard it.
      Oh! Meatloaf! How about the wolf with the red roses????
      And yeah, I am a dirty slut that I didn’t hold out for marriage. Marriage one OR two. Ugh. Shudding up now.April 23, 2013 – 10:56 pmReplyCancel

  • Kate Hall - I had a guy send me a mix-tape after I broke up with him. I guess he thought it would make me reconsider. Nope.

    Funny post! And honest! Love it.April 23, 2013 – 9:12 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Kate,
      Thanks for visiting! Do you still have the tape? hahah 🙂April 23, 2013 – 10:56 pmReplyCancel

  • Mod Mom Beyond IndieDom - Yes, I totally know that feeling and I am now Facebook friends with the guy some zillion years later and after looking at his page, I just heave a sigh of gigundous relief and say to myself “Dodged a bullet there”. lolApril 23, 2013 – 9:21 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - OMG to the f*cking Facebook friends thing! I’m not friends with THIS one but um. Yeah. Others. Others as in plural. As in um. I’m too scared they’re reading this to say.April 23, 2013 – 10:57 pmReplyCancel

  • Mod Mom Beyond IndieDom - I believe the plural. Me too. And I found out they read my blog occasionally. Oy!
    I’m actually Facebook friends with one of my husband’s ex girlfriends too. Not in a stalker capacity, I’m happy to report. 😉 Oh, the Twilight Zone that is Facebook.April 24, 2013 – 12:26 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Mod Mom, I just found out TODAY that one of mine reads my blog. Weird shit.
      And you’re friends with hub’s ex on FB? Wow. Twilight Zone is right. Of course I say that and I’m the one who made dinner for my husband’s ex-wife when she came here to visit her daughter. So um yeah.April 24, 2013 – 12:33 amReplyCancel

I realized that those of you who actually visit Finding Ninee on a regular basis may have landed here over the past few days and thought “Whoa, I must have entered the wrong URL because the blog that I’m familiar with was way more low-rent and messy.”  If that person is you, wait!  You’re in […]

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  • Kenya G. Johnson - LOL @ note to old subscribers. Oh and just so you know, with your new makeover it made me go home (my blog) to paint (change colors).April 21, 2013 – 11:34 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - OOOH I’m going to check out your new paint now. Awesome.April 21, 2013 – 11:47 amReplyCancel

  • Kenya G. Johnson - Oh and by the way today I only got one e-mail ;-DApril 21, 2013 – 11:35 amReplyCancel

  • Mama Meerkat - It looks super fancy here now!April 21, 2013 – 1:46 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Thanks, Mama! Hopefully not TOO fancy though. Because I’ll still be drawing stupid looking pictures 😉April 21, 2013 – 4:35 pmReplyCancel

  • Emily - Just re-subscribed! Did not want to miss even one day of Finding Ninee. I mean it — that’s NOT a joke!April 21, 2013 – 9:56 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - How amazingly wonderful are you? Amazingly wonderful. And thank you. While I don’t believe that it’s not a joke? I’m happy anyway.April 21, 2013 – 11:56 pmReplyCancel

  • Alicia D - i LOVE the new look! amazing!! makin’ me want to seek professional help for MY blog 🙂April 23, 2013 – 5:12 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Hey thank you! If you do, tell Julie I sent you because then I will have a referral allowance so when I have to ask her more questions, I’ll be allowed to. Maybe even encouraged. But I think your blog is beautiful. 😀April 23, 2013 – 6:53 pmReplyCancel

This dog of mine. So much more than a dog. His gentle soul housed in a majestic, strong, beautiful body.  There’s something awe-inspiring about making friends with an animal that could actually kill you if he chose to but instead buries his head in your lap to offer comfort and know when to make goofy […]

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  • Stephanie (www.whencrazymeetsexhaustion.com) - Oh, Kristi. My heart just aches for you. I had to read this through flowing tears and swipes at my snotty nose because I GET IT. My dogs are my second (first?!) kids, and I do not look forward to the day that I have to say goodbye to them. Chief was a handsome dog and I’m sure your family will miss him more than words can say. But these words were really, really beautiful. Hang in there, lady. Hugs, StephApril 19, 2013 – 2:27 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Thanks, Stephanie. I really appreciate it. Somebody needs to invent a dog that lasts as long as we do…April 19, 2013 – 2:33 pmReplyCancel

  • Kenya G. Johnson - Waaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Oh Kristi, I’m so sorry 🙁April 19, 2013 – 2:34 pmReplyCancel

  • Janine Huldie - Oh Kristi, my heart goes out to you and I am so sorry for those of your beloved, Chief. He sounded like a wonderful and amazing dog. Thank you for sharing this truly can’t even begin to imagine how you are feeling right about now. Just know my thoughts and prayers are with you right now.April 19, 2013 – 3:26 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Thanks so much Janine, I appreciate your kind words. He really was an amazing dog.April 19, 2013 – 4:29 pmReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Mommy, for real. - I can hardly type through my tears. I am so very sorry, friend. This was beautiful, and such an amazing testament to his importance in your life and role as a member of your family. Thinking of you…April 19, 2013 – 3:29 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Stephanie, I appreciate the thoughts. A lot. Thank you.April 19, 2013 – 4:29 pmReplyCancel

  • K - I am so, so sorry.April 19, 2013 – 4:00 pmReplyCancel

  • MJM - That is very sad…and I’m very sorry to hear of your loss.

    I know the feeling…when I had to put my cat down (Pervis) who I’ve had from birth…it was very hard…probably one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.

    These furry guys become more than pets…they become part of the family…just another one of the kids.

    I must say that what you wrote about Chief was beautiful…made me feel as if I knew him personally. Very well done…and such a great way to honor him.

    God bless my friend…and if you need anything don’t hesitate to let me know.April 19, 2013 – 4:06 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Aw thanks, Mike. You are so right that these furry little guys become so much more than pets. I’ve had Chief in my life longer than I’ve had my husband or my son in it.
      I’m glad you got to know Chief a little bit. And I will definitely let you know if I need anything. Thank you. So much.April 19, 2013 – 4:31 pmReplyCancel

  • Dawn - I’m so sorry to hear about your dog! Thank you for still taking the time to link up with #FTSF!April 19, 2013 – 4:28 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Thank you so much, Dawn. I appreciate you commenting.April 19, 2013 – 4:31 pmReplyCancel

  • Kerri - Oh, hugs to you, Kristi. I have lost two best dogs in my life. I will give you this comfort, we had Baxter YEARS before we had Allie. He died a couple of years ago after a long-loved life. Allie still remembers him. Sadly, she kind of compares Bailey the crazy puppy to Baxter her true friend. Bailey gives Boo all the love and protection she needs, so I understand your fear of hurting Tucker. I swear the loss of a pet is just as hard as a loss of any “real” person.

    I am sorry for the loss, but thankful for the love he gave you. Sending every comforting thought your way.April 19, 2013 – 4:32 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Kerri,
      Thanks for the hugs and the comfort – it helps to know so many of you understand. I keep thinking “oh I should fill his water bowl.” Ouch.
      Funny that Allie compares Bailey the crazy to Baxter…but awesome that she still remembers Baxter.April 19, 2013 – 4:56 pmReplyCancel

  • Melissa@Home on Deranged - They do become our friends and confidantes. I remember when my little cocker spaniel died, my first pet after college. Too many tears. I dread the day we lose our Labs, who are already 9 years old. Thanks for sharing, even if you did make me teary.
    Oh, and you were cool for getting Chief 🙂April 19, 2013 – 4:33 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Melissa,
      Yeah, getting Chief was one of the best things I’ve ever done. And thanks for sharing about your cocker spaniel…these fuzzy buddies really become family members.April 19, 2013 – 4:57 pmReplyCancel

  • Daughter of Maat - OMG, I know exactly how you feel. I lost both of my dogs, within the past three years. They died a year apart. I was actually just thinking about how much I missed Lady and Dickens when I woke up this am, and then I read your blog. I’m so sorry! Its amazing how our animals become a part of us, Lady and Dickens had their own personalities and were so much a part of this family. The house feels so empty without them. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to think about them and not cry my eyes out.

    I can tell you that dogs are so intuitive, they know us better than we know ourselves I think. Chief knew exactly how you felt when he left this world.

    I’m so sorry. I just want to give you a hug because I know how badly you’re hurting right now. Just know that although you’ll never get over this, and the pain never gets any easier, but you do find a new normal.

    Truly it is better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all. Despite the pain I feel, I would never give up what I had with Lady and Dickens.April 19, 2013 – 7:19 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Daughter of Maat,
      Oh wow. I’m so sorry that you lost both of your dogs within such a short period. Our animals SO become a part of us. It’s amazing and beautiful and wonderful. And I think that you are right – dogs ARE very intuitive, and that they know us. Know us well. Thank you for saying that he knew us. And yes. My house is empty. It has a huge Chief-shaped hole in it.
      I wouldn’t give it up either. Thanks, friend.April 19, 2013 – 9:42 pmReplyCancel

  • Surprise Mama - I am hugging you across the miles and I am crying. Your story about your other baby is moving and I feel like I knew him. He will always be a part of your family and I hope that though you will always miss him, the pain will soon subside.April 19, 2013 – 7:52 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Thanks huge, Surprise Mama. Really. You guys are helping. A lot.April 19, 2013 – 9:42 pmReplyCancel

  • Jessica - Aww…. I am soo sorry! It hurts when a pet heads off to pet heaven :(. I think that’s why I couldn’t get a dog for awhile after my dog died :(. My thoughts are with you and the family.

    JessicaApril 19, 2013 – 8:18 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Jessica,
      Yeah, I’m pretty sure I won’t be ready for a dog for a long time. Part of me wants a puppy RIGHT NOW though…thanks much.April 19, 2013 – 9:43 pmReplyCancel

  • Dana - Oh Kristi, I am so, so sorry for your loss. I am sure that Chief understood you perfectly as you said goodbye. My heart is heavy for you and your family. Hugs to you!April 19, 2013 – 8:31 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Dana,
      Thank you. I hope you’re right. So hard. Hugs back, I appreciate the support. Lots.April 19, 2013 – 9:44 pmReplyCancel

  • Annie Swingen - I am so sorry for all of you – what a friend, family member and snuggly guy. xoApril 19, 2013 – 10:03 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Annie,
      thanks. He was definitely a hugely massively snuggly guy.April 19, 2013 – 10:20 pmReplyCancel

  • Kate Hall - Oh Kristi, I am so sorry about Chief. This is such a beautiful post that honors him. I’m crying with you. So sad.April 19, 2013 – 10:21 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Kate,
      Thank you. I’m so sorry about Chief, too. Sucks. But I appreciate you crying with me.April 19, 2013 – 10:35 pmReplyCancel

  • Alana Terry - Love the new blog look, love the pictures, but hate that you had to say goodbye to your dog. So sorry.April 19, 2013 – 10:40 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Alana,
      I love the new blog look too. And hate that I had to say goodbye to Chief. Thanks for the comment and your kind thoughts.April 20, 2013 – 8:43 amReplyCancel

  • Courtney - Oh, I am so sorry. Praying for you. How tough. Your sentiments and photos are beautifulApril 19, 2013 – 10:48 pmReplyCancel

  • Tom Rieger - You totally did the right thing Kristi! Chief, just like Arthur, depended on you to make the terribly difficult decision… to let him go… when it was time.

    It doesn’t make us fell better, it never will…but love is truly eternal. Chief thanks you for an excellent life… just as you get to thank him for yours.

    I will miss Chief! I always knew when I wasn’t around Chief was there to protect my big sister. I think Chief, like Arthur, saved your life… just like you saved his. Love is a wonderful, beautiful, painful, and curious circle. Chief will always be in our family. I love you Chief! Thank you so much!!!!!!!April 20, 2013 – 3:22 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Thanks, Little Brother. I appreciate your support and reassurance that I did the right thing. It was time. You should have seen the poor guy 🙁 I love your words that Chief thanks me for an excellent life as I get to thank him for mine. Well said. And yes, love is indeed a wonderful, beautiful, painful and curious circle. When did you get so wise, anyway? Oh. Right. You’ve always been wise. Love.April 20, 2013 – 4:46 pmReplyCancel

  • The Sadder But Wiser Girl - 🙁 We had a kitty, his name was Gabriel and while he had some screws loose he was our “original” kitty. We got him when we were first married and working different shifts, that way we would never be alone in the house. When we moved to our new house he got very sick and eventually we had to make the decision to put him down. He had no quality of life anymore. It is a hard decision, but one that sometimes has to be made. I’m so sorry Kristi!April 21, 2013 – 12:04 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Thanks, Sarah, and I’m so sorry about Gabriel. It’s so hard.April 21, 2013 – 9:33 amReplyCancel

  • Mama Meerkat - I am so sorry for your loss. That is heartbreaking. Pets really are part of the family! My cat who had been my very first cat died when Mini was a baby, and I still have a picture of her up on the fridge with all the other family snapshots. Big hugs.April 21, 2013 – 1:48 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Mama Meerkat – they really really do become such a huge part of the family. I can’t even put his dog bowls away yet. I should, but I just don’t want to…thanks so much for the big hugs. I appreciate them.April 21, 2013 – 4:36 pmReplyCancel

  • Michelle Liew - I’m sorry to hear this……:( I lost my Jack Russell to cancer last year, and understand only too well. In my prayers.April 22, 2013 – 12:37 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Oh Michelle, sorry to hear about your Jack Russell. Thanks for the understanding and the prayers.April 22, 2013 – 8:06 amReplyCancel

  • Joy - I am so, so very sorry for the loss of your beloved dog. 🙁 He sounds like the best dog ever and he was such a beauty. I am crying right now.

    Sending you all the love that I can and hugging you tightly! xoxoApril 22, 2013 – 8:23 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Thanks, Joy. I really appreciate your sweet sentiments. Although I’m really sorry I made you cry!
      I really appreciate the love and hugging me tightly. Truly. A lot.April 22, 2013 – 8:16 pmReplyCancel

  • Christina Morley - I was having such a good-feel read until the unhappy end! Not fair! Such a lovely dog. I’ve done a few posts about our adopted dog. He’s so good-natured that he won’t even chase a rabbit or a cat and both animals are very tempting to dogs. He’ll let himself be bullied by our neighbor’s cat. I hope you find a new dog to adopt. There are always precious dogs needing a good home. Don’t be too quick with your choice, because not all dogs are alike, as I’m sure you know. Chief will be hard to replace. 🙂

    Thanks for visiting Amanda’s Books and More and leaving a comment on my blog. I can’t believe that you used to skydive. That’s really cool!April 22, 2013 – 3:09 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Hi Christina,
      Sorry…I didn’t want it to be obvious at the beginning because I wanted people to know what an awesome dog he was. Sorry, though…
      And isn’t it amazing how gentle adopted dogs are? I think they know that we saved them and are forever grateful. I hope that they know that they saved us, as well. Sigh.
      Right now, I can’t even imagine replacing him! But one day, some fuzzy faced little dude or dudette may steal my heart. Probably.
      And you’re welcome – I enjoyed your blog. Skydiving was awesome. But now? Seems like a silly risk to take. Amazing how much more important our own lives get once our little people need us.April 22, 2013 – 8:18 pmReplyCancel

  • TheSocialButterflyMom - So sad for you and your family that is now one member fewer. I feel guilty that I get annoyed by our Sophie; girl just wants to be loved. I will remember your post!
    P.S. I’m glad we can still comment here, too, and not just on FB.April 23, 2013 – 7:50 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Social Butterfly Mom,
      Thanks so much. I feel really guilty about all the nights I was annoyed with Chief too. All he wanted was some loves and to go on a walk. Ugh.
      And thanks for mentioning that about the comments! I felt like it was important to be able to link back too. So yay for justification!April 23, 2013 – 7:56 amReplyCancel

  • Becky - I am so sorry for your loss. sounds like you guys have been on a journey together. thinking of youApril 23, 2013 – 10:34 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Thank you. You know, everybody says their dog is “the best dog in the world.” And I get that. But mine really was. Other people agree. Sad. Thank you.April 23, 2013 – 10:58 pmReplyCancel

  • Eva - Hi stranger 🙂 I found your blog after seeing an update your on LinkedIn profile. I know it’s been a couple of years since we last caught up – but I’m glad to see you’re still in the area and being a great mom to an adorable little boy. I’m so sorry to hear about Chief, he was such a great dog. I’d love to catch up with you in person sometime soon, let me know if you’re interested.April 30, 2013 – 12:49 pmReplyCancel

  • Susan Zutautas - Oh my my I’m so sorry for your loss. Chief was such a beautiful dog. Your post brought me to tears as I don’t know how I’d live without mine.May 3, 2013 – 1:37 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi - Eva! Wow, how great to hear from you! I often wonder what happened to you! Send me an email – I’d love to catch up!May 3, 2013 – 1:45 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi - Susan,
    Thank you. He really was a beautiful dog. I miss him. A lot.May 3, 2013 – 1:46 pmReplyCancel

  • Alison - I am so, so very sorry for your loss.
    Thank you for honoring Memories Captured by sharing him with us.June 14, 2013 – 9:15 amReplyCancel

  • another jennifer - I just found this link via Tamara’s blog. It was my post she was referring to about saying good-bye. We lost my Kona on Friday. It’s so heartbreaking because he was with me and my husband from the very beginning. They will always be with us in our hearts.October 30, 2013 – 9:19 amReplyCancel

  • Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life - Oh Kristi, I had tears in my eyes reading this. Chief sounds like he was an amazing dog!.It’s so hard to say goodbye to our pets because they are truly family. Our whole family was there when our last two pets passed away…one of the hardest things I’ve had to go through, saying goodbye to an animal that I loved so much. Chief will always be with you in your heart! Hugs to you, my friend.June 4, 2014 – 10:46 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Thanks, Michelle. He really was an amazing dog. It’s been a year now and I think I’m about ready to take the plunge again and find our new four-legged baby. You’re so right that they are truly family. They really really are! And thanks so much!June 5, 2014 – 9:39 amReplyCancel

  • Carol Graham - So many have commented here to tell you how sorry they are for your loss. There are no words we can say that will take the pain away but we all feel so deeply for a fellow dog lover. Last month I wrote 26 posts of dog stories — many of them about loss. It is a pain we will never forget. Although no other dog will ever fill his ‘shoes’, I hope you can find it in your heart to bring another dog into your life to love you and your son. You have so much love to give in return. Please keep us posted. I won’t forget you.

    Carol @ Battered Hope June 5, 2014 – 1:42 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Thank you so much, Carol. You’re right that having to say goodbye to a dog is something we never forget. I’m thinking it may be time to bring a new fuzzy baby into the house! I appreciate your kind words and am going to head over and read some of your dog posts from last month. I really appreciate your comment!June 5, 2014 – 9:41 amReplyCancel

  • ivy - Dogs know your soul.. He knows what he means to you. Two years later he still knows. 🙂August 9, 2015 – 12:10 amReplyCancel

The above photo shows Tucker and me in December of this year.  While you can see that I am wrinkled and it is fairly obvious that I am not a teen mom, I do not have blue hair.  Or a bun.  Or dentures.  Or a cane.  You know, the stuff that normal not-a-redneck people associate […]

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  • Kerri - Damn rednecks. Seriously you don’t have teen acne so you must be a grandmother? YIKES With the bar set so low it is no wonder their …. okay I as going to get nasty. I think when it comes to age it is like asking a woman if she is pregnant. Don’t ask unless you know the answer for sure!April 17, 2013 – 1:39 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Exactly, Kerri! Don’t ask if you’re not sure! (oh and sometimes, for whatever reason, I totally DO have teenage acne. acne that I did not have as a teen. go figure.)April 17, 2013 – 9:59 pmReplyCancel

  • Alicia D - Love your new masthead!!April 17, 2013 – 2:27 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Thank you, me too! Julie from Fabulous Blogging is responsible. She’s freaking awesome. Seriously.April 17, 2013 – 9:59 pmReplyCancel

  • MJM - Girl…stop playing…you know you got it going on like the funky cold medina. Don’t sweat what the haters say…haters are going to hate…it’s just who they are.April 17, 2013 – 2:32 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - HAHA I do have the funky cold medina in my repertoire. Which maybe just proves I’m old? Thanks, friend.April 17, 2013 – 10:00 pmReplyCancel

  • Joy - Really?? You are thought to be his grandma? You are joking, right? In my neck of the woods it is not uncommon at all to have kids at our age and no one would ever think you would be his granny! I think this is impertinent!

    Oh, and I LOVE your new blog layout! Very nice!April 17, 2013 – 3:46 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Joy, my sweets. Sadly, yes. Especially in Georgia. You’ve heard how different (and not to say anything about Georgia in general) that the US is right? Well, as is everywhere. It’s such a huge country and our lifestyles differ a LOT from state to state. Even when you’re in a state, lifestyles and beliefs differ a lot. Like here, where I am, is Virginia. But we are very close to DC so as a community, we are considered (votes, etc) more liberal then they are in Southern Virginia.
      And I remember when I was pregnant, Europe gave me lots of hope when it came to what age women have children. I think in those things, Europe is very ahead of the US.
      Thank you about the new blog layout – I love it too 😀
      Julie from Fabulous Blogging did it – if you ever want a consultation, she is very reasonable, very talented and nice, too. Which means a lot.April 17, 2013 – 10:04 pmReplyCancel

  • Kenya G. Johnson - I’ll comment on this post first and say OOOOOOOOO, everything looks so nice and efficient. Love the never miss a post slide in book promotion thing and the Tucker banner. I’m going to subscribe to this one. Can you find out how to unsubscribe to the other one? I get it three times for one post. I know I was inpatient because I didn’t get a new post the first time I did it, so I did it again. And maybe I did it again and it must have taken a few days to take? I don’t know…. ramble ramble rambleApril 17, 2013 – 3:50 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - HAHAH woman, I love that you maybe entered your email three times to get updates because you ROCK. And the truth is, you probably didn’t get updates because, well, my life gets in the way of blogging and writing as much as I’d like. Funny how a three year old (maybe) autistic boy, a part time job and well, showers (damn them) get in the way of the rest, huh? Yes, I will delete you as a user from the old account. But only if you promise that if the new one didn’t take, that you re-up. I’m not sure what Julie (Fabulous Blogging) was doing at the moment you commented, but my blog was under construction for most of this afternoon.April 17, 2013 – 10:07 pmReplyCancel

  • Kenya G. Johnson - Oooooh it’s pretty on the iPhone too! I’m definitely subscribed. I’ve got my confirmation and everything. 😉 just in case my name doesn’t show my email is sporadicpublication@me.comApril 17, 2013 – 10:27 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - YAYYY !!! Ok I’m going to my crap old plugin and deleting you now. And thanks for subscribing you!April 17, 2013 – 10:34 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - YAY. Ok so i asked Julie and you should just “unsubscribe” from the first one. If I do it, I’m scared it will unlink to all your awesome comments…maybe it wouldn’t but HELLO there are 37 at least on here, right?April 17, 2013 – 11:34 pmReplyCancel

  • Melissa@Home on Deranged - Well, old lady, you know how I feel about this. My worst was in the doctor’s office with my youngest when she was about 6 months. A woman – very loudly across the waiting room – asked if I was the grandma. I politely said, “no, I’m the mom.” To which she said, “I don’t know how you people do it. I was done with all of mine by the time I was 40.” I didn’t respond, but she kept talking. You could see others in the waiting room cringing and physically turning the body from her. I think most people know better than to say anything – kinda like, don’t ask a woman if she’s pregnant unless the baby is falling out of her. lol
    Love the site. Love you. You are beautiful. So is your baby. 🙂April 18, 2013 – 12:42 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Melissa, you are awesome. Although it sucks that you experienced the same thing, I’m glad I’m not alone…and YES don’t ask! Ever. Sigh.
      Thanks so much for the love. Love you back, friend.April 18, 2013 – 7:22 amReplyCancel

  • Joy - Well, of course I am aware that lifestyles are different everywhere. But I still think it is ignorant. It is just like asking a fat woman when her due date is. You can think it, but not say it.

    The layout is really, really lovely. However, I think the comment section was better in the old layout because it was possible to answer a comment directly. Is is possible to change to that here, too? I think it was more clearly arranged.April 18, 2013 – 2:22 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Exactly! You can think it but don’t say it! And I’ve already asked Julie to fix the comment thing – I tried to do so last night but I couldn’t see how. Thanks so much!April 18, 2013 – 7:22 amReplyCancel

  • Julie Chenell DeNeen - Well I’ve installed Comment Luv but I’m not sure it’s going to give me the reply button, so I’m testing it out by commenting. 😛April 18, 2013 – 7:34 amReplyCancel

  • Janine Huldie - I am so loving the new blog look and knew I would since Julie had a hand in this. she truly is awesome and the blog design is just perfect for you!! 🙂April 18, 2013 – 7:54 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Thanks, Janine! I really love it too. And yeah, Julie’s pretty amazing.April 18, 2013 – 8:01 amReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Mommy, for real. - I absolutely LOVE this new look- it’s the perfect design for you! I love the slideshow photos, the definition, the welcome…it’s so f-ing awesome. Like you! Can’t wait to read your FITL post! I’ll comment there, too, unless someone here craps their pants before I get a chance. Which is a distinct possibility.April 18, 2013 – 9:49 amReplyCancel

  • Jen - I looooooooooove your new look!!! I am heading over to your post now!April 18, 2013 – 12:19 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Thanks, Jen! I love it too! Now, I just have to spend some time playing with all my cool new features and figuring them out!April 18, 2013 – 5:23 pmReplyCancel

  • Rachel - Beautiful mama, I nominated you for an award. http://taoofpoop.blogspot.com/2013/04/beautiful-mama.htmlApril 18, 2013 – 12:55 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Aw, thanks, Rachel. ‘Tis you who are the beautiful mama! I choose to accept with love and grace rather than anxiety over nominating other people.April 18, 2013 – 5:24 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi - Stephanie,
    I’m still getting used to this new comment interface. It doesn’t keep my replies with the person’s comment (boo). But thank you! I love it too. Heading over to FITL now to see whether somebody crapped their pants before you had a chance to go.

    Jen, I looooooooooove it too! Have fun talking to Julie tonight – she’s brilliant. And nice, too. Go figure.April 18, 2013 – 5:43 pmReplyCancel

  • Courtney - Kristi, first I have to say, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your new blog design! I am super jealous and it’s so neat! Congrats. Also, Fabulous new photos. You have a beautiful family.April 18, 2013 – 9:06 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Courtney, thank you! I appreciate it!!! And don’t be jealous because your photos are amazing. The ones I have that are amazing? Taken by other people… I still need to get that camera.April 19, 2013 – 12:21 amReplyCancel

  • Shay - I commented there and here b/c that’s how much I looooove you. And love the new look of the blog, too! Congrats on the guest post!April 19, 2013 – 10:45 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - You, my friend are freaking AWESOME. Thank you 😀
      And I loooooooooove you back!April 19, 2013 – 2:23 pmReplyCancel

  • Shay - All subscribed, girlfriend!!April 21, 2013 – 12:58 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Have I said I looooooooove you? No? Yes I have. But I’ll say it again – you’re one funny chick and I loooooooove you 😀April 21, 2013 – 9:34 amReplyCancel

  • Deb @ Urban Moo Cow - I’m commenting in both places too because I want to reiterate that you are awesome and should move to Brooklyn. 🙂April 29, 2013 – 10:43 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Deb,
      Thank you so much. You’re pretty awesome yourself and I’d love to move to Brooklyn but Tucker’s school here is SO GOOD. So howz about YOU move to DC? Okie dokie? Cool. 😀April 29, 2013 – 12:53 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Deb-
      It is YOU who is the awesome one! Thanks so much for the comment – I really appreciate it! And in both places, too! Wow. Thanks, friend!April 29, 2013 – 2:45 pmReplyCancel

  • Anita @ Losing Austin - Whatevs is my favorite word. I may be overusing it lately!

    But since you used it too, I had to add a comment here though I’m headed over there to hear the rest of the story…April 29, 2013 – 1:25 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi - Thanks, Sara! I’m super psyched about it. Yay.April 18, 2013 – 5:23 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi - Yay, I’m glad you like it. My favorite photo is the one Charlie took of Tucker in December at your house. Such joy. And the reason I now covet a $650 camera.April 18, 2013 – 5:26 pmReplyCancel

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