Today’s Josh-O’s birthday! I got him the best gifts EVER. Check it!
1. From moi…. A TEMPURPEDIC PILLOW!

He bought me one for Valentine’s Day last year, and he’s CONSTANTLY trying to steal it from me. So, this is PERFECT.
2. From Monkey and Rascal…. Magazines, pillow protectors (of course), and a HOMEMADE BIRTHDAY CARD!

How do you like that colouring job? Monkey’s a born ARTISTE!
Here’s what she did on the inside. Do you LOVE it?

Yeah, we made the cards from this AWESOME, very affordable card-making set….

Cheaty highly recommends!
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So, I need your advice, Gorgeouses! I lost two checks today. TWO! I had taken the monkeys out for a walk in their double stroller (so ceeewt).

SHE insisted on putting that sunveil on the stroller on this very GREY winter day, NOT I. Just FYI.
We were going to the toystore to buy the card kit. The checks must have fallen out of my pocket. Anyway, when I got home, phone rings. A lady on the other end tells me she has two checks with my name on them! She found them on the sidewalk! This sweet SAINT of a woman is a nanny, and I’m picking them up at the house she works at tomorrow.
I’m so grateful to this sweet, sweet woman who TOOK THE TIME to pick up the checks, look up my phone number and contact me!
So, tell me! How do I repay her? A mere “thank you”? Money? Flowers? A gift certificate? I HAVE to give her something, don’t I? I’m just so touched by the gesture! I’m all faklempt! Please! Advise!



















Kristen March 28th, 2008 at 12:05 am
How awesome that someone took the time to contact you about the checks!
You are giving me such fear about when this baby comes! Will I never sleep again?? Yikes, poor you. Sleep baby Rascal, sleep!
A very happy birthday to Josh-O
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Tena March 28th, 2008 at 12:27 am
Happy Birthday Josh-o!!!! The card is adorable!! I feel you on the sleep schedule… when will these kids learn we are the boss??? Nev-a!!! As for a thank you for the awesome lady, that’s tough since you don’t know her, maybe a GC! I feel ya, I lost me debit card today, wish a sweet nanny would call me and tell me she found it. Oh well, it has been canceled and a new one is on it’s way… story of my life!
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Calee JG March 28th, 2008 at 6:15 am
You should give her two dozen cookie’s from Carlee’s Kitchen ; )
SciFi Dad March 28th, 2008 at 6:19 am
Happy Birthday Josh-O.
As for the cheque lady… either a gift card, or if you’re feeling particularly SAHM-y, some homemade cookies.
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Multi-tasking Mommy March 28th, 2008 at 7:03 am
Adorable card! Happy Bday to the hubs!!!
That is awesome that the lady picked up the cheques. I say just a nice gesture like cookies or flowers or something!
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Steph March 28th, 2008 at 7:05 am
I agree with MTM on the flowers. I am so paranoid about losing personal stuff that I think I would have had a heart attack. I check my purse 50 times a day to make sure everything is still there.
JavaChick March 28th, 2008 at 7:29 am
I would probably get flowers, though it’s hard when you don’t know the person at all. I’m sure whatever you chose she will be pleased that you made the gesture.
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Jennie March 28th, 2008 at 7:39 am
OMG Flowers. Totally. You will make her day just as much as she made yours. And can we tawk about BOLEYN? E-mail me! I KNOW you’re not busy or anything!
Anne March 28th, 2008 at 8:49 am
I’d go with the flowers since you don’t know her and if she is dieting or has a food allergy she may not be able to enjoy a food gift.
Tell her we all think she’s the tops!
tammy March 28th, 2008 at 9:07 am
I like the flower idea!
Good luck on the sleep thing…I feel your pain. My daughter was soooooo collicy for the 1st 6 months of her life…we didn’t sleep…ever. Her doc finally listened to me and we put her on zantac and it was the miracal cure for her. OMG zantac is a wonderful drug!
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Renee March 28th, 2008 at 9:12 am
I would get this nanny a gift card to Starbucks! Just enough for one large drink. I know that you and I would sure love it. That was very sweet of her to do that for you. YAY!
about the phone call…did you ever try my heating pad in the crib thing and/or the putting your scent in the crib? It worked wonders for DD. i know every kiddo is different, but I gotta hear if my trick failed.
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LAVENDULA March 28th, 2008 at 10:16 am
happy birthday Josh-o! what a sweet b-day card…and that was so nice of that woman to get in touch with you. i would give her a gift certificate for maybe starbucks?
Don Mills Diva March 28th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Aww – that last part kinda restored my faith in humanity.
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sarah March 28th, 2008 at 11:12 am
that is a great story Haley … what a great lady ..
hmm.. GC at starbucks great idea, or cookies/cake .. yum..
jasmine March 28th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Haley-O… you’re so sweet! I think either the flowers or the gift card are both good ideas. Maybe when you meet her… you can ask her how to get the boy to stop crying so much.
Maybe this is fate and you’re supposed to meet this person.
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allie March 28th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
I think flowers would be nice. What if she is trying to watch her weight and you bombard her with cookies? NOT GOOD! haha
Happy Bday to your hubby! Bet he’ll love the pillow!
allie
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Kathryn March 28th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
That’s a sweet idea. Maybe a small arrangement of flowers. Or a box of chocolates. Or a gift card somewhere.
Happy Birthday, Josh-o!
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Mel March 28th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
even though the cat is NOT in the pic … I AM lfao are you my reincarnation? peas in a pod I say…a few more kids and we are twins
JMC March 28th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Oh, flowers or cookies would both be good. I’d probably go with flowers myself, because the chance of finding time to make cookies before tomorrow would be 0%.
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ali March 28th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
tim card.
don’t bake…i would HATE to get home-baked goods from a stanger. (but you can bake for me if you are in a baking mood. ha!) you can never go wrong with tim hortons. something for everyone
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Rosebud & Papoosie Girl March 28th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
People are good! I would go with a gift card for your local Starbucks…everyone can use a hot drink these days!
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Teena in Toronto March 28th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
So nice of the nanny! I’d say that “thanks” is enough for the cheques.
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Wendy March 28th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
I had the same problem with my DD around 6-8 weeks of age….then this angel by the name of Dawnn Whittaker (www.cheekychops.ca) walked into my life (as a client of mine) and then I became of client of hers and DD has been sleeping 12 hour nights since about 12 weeks….you WON’T regret it….she is 15 months now and a complete angel!
Good luck!
Beck March 29th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Maybe a Starbucks gift card, perhaps?
The Baby HATES having anything on her head ever for any reason. I don’t know how she and The Monkey would ever ride in the same stroller!
Shoshana March 30th, 2008 at 2:39 am
I think one of your baked cupcakes,and a card from your kiddies.
A flower maybe, or a heartfelt thank you. I know I’d be happy with a used book, but a good one.
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workout mommy March 30th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
I think the starbucks card is a good thank you idea.
and don’t forget to include ME on that phone call too b/c my little guy is THE SAME WAY!!! I have given up entirely though, I sleep in the guest room with him. My friend just had a baby and I tell her to enjoy her sleep now, because it only gets worse!! LOL!
Maya March 31st, 2008 at 10:07 am
i would get her a small bouquet of cookies. everyone like bakery cookies!
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