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Apr. 1, 2009

Who Says Blogging Isn't Rewarding?

Last week I entered a contest that Hearts at Home was having. You guys know that I'm struggling to find the emotional and mental energy to write right now, so I adapted an old blog entry to use for the contest....

I'm just speechless to say that -- I WON! How exciting is that? Thank you to the staff at Hearts at Home. I'm flattered that it was enjoyed and recognized. I'm humbled and excited and lots of other adjectives that I can't quite articulate into words at the moment!

I'll copy/paste the blog/contest entry again here for you to read, but if you'd like to see the contest entry go to: http://www.heartsathome.org and click on the "Drum Roll Please" section...

Here is the copy/pasted version taken off of the Hearts at Home site:

...And Don't Eat the Birdseed

Written by Brenda Catherine Ottinger

Real Moms Real Jesus Contest. Learn more...

Happens at your house too, I bet. You know those words that spill out of your mouth; words that you never thought you'd say.

I'm learning this boy-life as I go, and I can't say that I understand yet ,what exactly makes them tick. The one thing that I have learned for sure is that – I have a lot yet to learn.

The things that come out of my mouth these days surprise, even, me. Especially me.

Don't lick your toes.
Don't pee on your brother.
Don't eat the cat's food.
Where are your underpants?
Don't chase the ice cream truck.
What is this and why is it on my table?
Don't step on your brother's head.
Do you have a death wish?
Yes, that is a beautiful rock, sweetie.
Spaghetti for breakfast?
What would possess you to drink vinegar?!

No, there's never a dull moment in my home. Being the only female in a house full of men makes for one very eventful life. One crazy, chaotic, beautiful, blessed life.

I suppose you know you're a parent when your day starts with: "Good morning, son....did you know that your shirt is on backward?"

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