This week I learned a few things of note:
1) I must really be addicted to blogging because last night after I posted that I enjoyed my unexpected blogging break, I realized that I had posted on Saturday morning. So in reality, there wasn’t much of a break at all. And yet, I was feeling quite disconnected from the cyber world in all the busyness of the weekend. And it was kind of nice. I must make an effort to unplug from time to time.
2) Being able to sit by the pool and peacefully read a book ain’t all it’s cracked up to be. For years I’ve said I can’t wait for the day that I can be one of those moms sitting on a lawn chair in the grass, holding a book and pretending that my eyes aren’t closed behind my sunglasses while my kids romp and play in the pool without the need of my supervision. Yesterday I had a taste of what that will be like when my husband and I took our kids to the pool, and he told me to go relax, that he could handle them. But I soon found myself twiddling my thumbs and returned to my perch on the side of the pool with the kids. Old habits die hard, I suppose.
3) I learned that there are many ways to make a mojito and that I am just the lady to taste test them. I’ve been experimenting with recipes, and I think I have found The One. I’ll share in another post.
So what did you learn this week?!
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http://emersongirlsblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/today-is-day.html
Finally combined my Top Ten Tuesday with yours…is it possible I could have learned TEN things this week? Well… http://tinyurl.com/op2hu2
I hate it when Mr. Linky is sick! LOL. I did get an email from him saying we had to take out some code. Did you get that email.
Here’s my link anyway.
http://homesteadersheart.blogspot.com/2009/05/it-just-keeps-coming.html
Hugs.
Kim
I love swimming in the pool with my kids. My oldest can swim no problem but the youngest still needs me and I love it! Sending a few prayers your way for the pinic planning, good luck. Sample a few more Mojito’s and it should be smoothe sailing.
http://thekellykorner.blogspot.com/2009/05/what-i-learned-this-week_26.html
WOW, I think I’d have brain freeze if I was asked to cater for 60 people!
My post is up.
I’ve learned that what I had planned for my son’s birthday was not what he wanted…and I’m cool with that
http://notabowinsight.blogspot.com/2009/05/he-didnt-want-bike.html
Ditto on the pool thing!
http://www.life-artist-48.blogspot.com
I learned about rabbits,my dh and the media, piano exams and guilt – a busy week!
(If you have trouble visiting my blog please give me a shout – it has been misbehaving!)
And I learned that I forgot to leave the link!
http://www.janmary.com/2009/05/lessons-learned-rabbits-media-pianos.html
And are you going to make mojitos for those 60 people at the picnic?
I hope all the planning goes well – seems like this time of year gets so busy!
For once, I actually posted about learning something and Mr. Linky goes away!
http://stopnsmellthechocolates.blogspot.com/2009/05/what-i-learned-this-week.html
Please share your mojito secrets. My friends all claim I make the BEST mojitos they’ve ever tried, but I use a mix and just add a few extras so I don’t think it’s all that special… but I can’t wait to see your recipe!
Have never had a mojito. I learned the refresh button is there for a reason =)
Here’s my link.
http://www.frominmatestoplaydates.com/2009/05/26/another-edition-of-what-i-learned-this-week/
Mr. Linky – Get well soon!
Here’s a link to what I learned this week:
http://momsmems.blogspot.com/2009/05/what-i-learned-this-week-vol-2.html
Get well soon Mr. Linky!
Poor Mr Linky! And poor me – I’ve never tried a mojito. Am I missing out?
My contribution to your fabulous carnival:
http://loriandgabe.blogspot.com/2009/05/what-ive-learned-this-week_26.html
http://hairlinefracture.blogspot.com/2009/05/what-i-learned-this-week-13.html
That is so interesting about lounging with a book not being what you expected. I’ve been wanting to do that for 6 years–and I’m not done with hands-on supervision yet! I guess I might miss it when I’m not needed so much too!
I can’t sit by and just watch, at all. I have tried time and time again and it makes Hubby laugh each time.
http://fritzfacts.blogspot.com/2009/05/what-i-learned-this-week-catch-up.html
Isn’t amazing that we (and by “we” I mean mommies) beg for time alone, but when we finally get it, we can’t enjoy it? I think we are way to programed!
Check out my contribution at http://www.thehouseofsprout.blogspot.com!
Here’s my post!
http://thehouseofsprout.blogspot.com/2009/05/what-i-learned-this-week_26.html
The learning was a little emotional this week.
http://livinginagirlsworld.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/what-i-learned-this-week-9/
Here’s what I learned: http://itfeelslikechaos.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-entertain-2-little-kids.html#comments
My lessons this week stem from what it is like to be married to an unbeliever and watching God work on my husband’s heart. A reminder that everything is possible with God.
http://chasenkids.org/?p=357
i learned just how much water is in a watermelon!!
http://www.girlymama.com/girlymama/2009/05/just-how-much-water-is-in-a-watermelon.html
Here’s mine!
http://shelfie.blogspot.com/2009/05/what-i-learned-this-week.html
I think I learned this week that I want your mojito recipe. LOL! I’m growing mint (in a container…I have no desire to be the reason why mint took over Denver…) for a reason!
Mojitos are so good. I think better than margaritas – ok, maybe a tie.
Good luck with the picnic – wishing your sunny warm skies.
My lessons:
http://ourdailybigtop.blogspot.com/2009/05/what-i-learned-this-week_26.html
It is nice now that both my boys can swim. I can relax but I still like to watch them..
I read an article where I realized I have been taking my religious freedom in this country for granted.
http://randommusings-helen.blogspot.com/2009/05/please-mr-government-official-permit-me.html
Busy girl…anxious to hear your plans for the big-do!
Susan
http://jensmeresjoys.blogspot.com/2009/05/what-i-learned-this-week_27.html
What a great idea and fun blog!
Here’s my “What I Learned This Week”!
http://yuppiehousewife.wordpress.com/2009/05/27/what-i-learned-this-week/
Love your Blog…..happy to join all these wonderful links…..My list is at …
http://www.oursocalledarmylife.blogspot.com
I wonder if I’ll ever, ever relax at the pool…ever. Doubt it.
Here’s what I learned! http://nosmallthing.wordpress.com/2009/05/28/bakerella-i-am…r-sundry-stuff/
I do so enjoy reading all of these. Mr. Linky has been sick a lot lately!
http://rundpinne.blogspot.com/2009/05/what-i-learned-this-week_28.html
I don’t do well when I can’t blog. I go back to having mundane dreams about things like sorting laundry (ugh), and then during the day my head is filled with things I want to write.
Here’s my post: http://cheekycocoabean.blogspot.com/2009/05/its-been-big-month-for-her.html
oh, I forgot Mr Linky’s down.
So here’s what I learned this week:
http://awomansweekly.com/2009/05/29/what-i-learned-this-week-5/