gdp's Comments

in these small moments : The reach of a small moment

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:47:06 +0000

To me, this story encompasses everything that Small Moments Mondays are all about. What a beautiful, touching story. Thank you so much for sharing this with me. With us. I have to say that I am inspired to find more small moments in my life and in my children's simply because you remembered this moment in such exquisite detail so many years later. I can only hope my children have memories of me that will stand the test of time like this one did for you. Just perfect. Love you.

in these small moments : An Itty Bitty Rite of Passage

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:37:35 +0000

This made ME tear up. I wish we could slow down the clock just a bit. Mine is almost walking and I can feel her getting all grown up and it breaks my heart. At the same time though, at least we are raising some wonderful girls who will surely become fantastic women. {{hugs}}

in these small moments : But still . . . Christmas

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 05:32:53 +0000

I can't speak from experience with this kind of loss, but I have been in that place. The place where you have to just continue on when all your body and your mind wants and needs to do is grieve. Where there is a small impressionable person that NEEDS you. The whole you. And you just...continue. Because you must. But it's excruciating. Just like you said. Mothers are wondrous creatures. You are one of the exceptionally wondrous, I think. Love to you.

in these small moments : Should I Worry?

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 05:58:46 +0000

Wow! That's WAY better than I could have done! Beautiful. And no. Don't worry. Let her be exactly who she is meant to be. Whether it's inside or outside the box, she's yours and she's perfect. You are doing a fan-friggin-tastic job.

in these small moments : Please Take Your Time ... A Letter to My Son on His First Birthday

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:33:59 +0000

Oh, Nichole. So so sweet. I was going to do the "one year letter" too, but I had a hard time putting the words down. It's so hard to describe the love we have for them because it is all consuming and inexplicable. You did an incredible job, though. This right here will be something Matthew treasures for the rest of his life. Thank you for sharing this. They really do grow way too quickly, don't they?

in these small moments : Movie magic

Tue, 9 Nov 2010 03:02:46 +0000

Nichole- It has been a joy and a pleasure to be involved with Small Moments Mondays. Thank you so much for thinking of me. I really enjoyed my visit to your "house." Much Much Love

in these small moments : An invisible snapshot

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 17:25:54 +0000

Of course Natalie is one of my favorite people. A great choice for SMM, Nichole. Natalie: I remember reading about this on your blog, and I also remember how much I loved it then, as I do now. You are so lucky to have a snapshot like that to carry with you for as long as you can keep it.

Mom-Nom.Com : My Husband Failed Anatomy. Clearly.

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:27:23 +0000

My favorite part? "Deal" He didn't even try to justify it! OMG I love you.

Mom-Nom.Com : Laugh. Often & Much.

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:25:55 +0000

When I was watching the first one (I swear I didn't see him in the second video) I was thinking to myself "Is this guy doing a Chris Farley impression? Is he SERIOUS?!?!" The part where you say "You're welcome" is way more appropriate than you know. This whole thing made my day. Especially when I scared my kid nearly out of his PJ pants when I started cackling hysterically at the last one. That's good stuff right there. So...Thank You!!!

in these small moments : Ten things you might be tempted to do if you lose internet access

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:15:32 +0000

Hey, I'm with Mad Woman. Except my printer is not hooked up. Adding that to the list and THEN printing it out! Another addition? Sleep.

The Martha Project : So I can't make Fried Corn Balls, what's new.

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:03:06 +0000

I don't know what kind of magical powers you were wielding, but I swear I got up and found the creamed corn in my pantry when you told me to. I swear I did. OH MY GOD when you were banging the hell out of the crackers with the rolling pin and the camera was all shaking I totally peed myself. Good thing I managed to get underwear in the single load of laundry I did this month. And the crud slopping off the spoon bit? I don't even have words.

in these small moments : Because It Was Grassy and Wanted Wear

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:20:55 +0000

Wow. I'm speechless. Knocked on my butt so to speak. Wow.

Dad Street : Wordless Wednesday: All Smiles!

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 06:13:47 +0000

Dude! Your wife is a hot hot hottie! Of course you know this, right?

Oh and PS your kids are way chewable. Way.

Dad Street : My Mother Has Cancer

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:40:20 +0000

Oh, and congrats on that award. Nice to meet a fellow Bad Ass.

Dad Street : My Mother Has Cancer

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:39:07 +0000

I'm new here and all, but I am sending good vibes and hugs your way. She sounds like one tough cookie. Oh, and I'm with Adrienne. Use that hashtag, seriously.

Mom-Nom.Com : The Secret Sadness of Being a Mommy.

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:32:58 +0000

I've got about a month and a half before my baby hits the big "1." I am totally feeling your pain. The first year is truly the hardest and the sweetest and the one you miss the most. Hugs.

Mom-Nom.Com : Letter to Myself

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:56:45 +0000

Wow. That was incredible. Thanks for that wonderful read. Seriously.

Mom-Nom.Com : The Pirate Sword

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:35:43 +0000

I gotta get me a sword now!!! There are funny posts and then there are the ones that have your hubs asking you "what are you reading?! have you lost your mind?!" This goes in the latter category. LOVE LOVE LOVE you. (sorry, goin through your archives and lovin it.)

Mom-Nom.Com : My Token Travel Story.

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:24:09 +0000

The "lump of a man." Thank God for people like that, right? And where do people get the nerve to say something like that woman did? I bet she was the poster child for "crabby baby" and her mother never took her anywhere. Good grief. That story was GOLDEN! I won't be forgetting it soon. Thanks for sharing.

Mom-Nom.Com : He is Home. And I Suck at Being Domestic.

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:09:42 +0000

I have one of those dudes too. I think husbands are bashed a little too much in the bliggity blog world. Don't get me wrong sometimes they deserve it, but it's really refreshing (that sounds nerdy) to see someone actually post about how wonderful their husband is. It's rare. I love it here. I love you. I stole your button a long time ago. I'll be back for sure.