tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61265262011-04-21T14:03:08.068-07:00Adventures in Parenting and SpiritualityJodi Selandernoreply@blogger.comBlogger1971100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1175663342936689402007-04-03T22:08:00.000-07:002007-04-03T22:09:02.953-07:00

... summarized well in a quote.Buddha - "Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it."

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1146328798459624522006-04-29T09:35:00.000-07:002006-04-29T09:39:58.483-07:00

I'm going to take a break from blogging for a while. I haven't blogged in so long anyway, that I'm just making it official. I have to prioritize every minute of my day, and blogging just doesn't make the cut at this point. It has become more of an obligation than a fun outlet anyway, so it's time to cut it loose and free myself of the guilt of this empty blog space. I want Glow Diva to be

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1143178260744276532006-03-23T21:25:00.000-08:002006-03-23T21:31:00.756-08:00

I haven't been on to blog, I know. No time while the Aunts were here last week (too busy out having an awesome time!), and then we all got sick. D. was in a real bad way with his ear, and both girls got colds. I've been fighting one, so I've been trying to nap with them so it doesn't totally kick my ass. But I have a sore throat now, and still feel wiped out. So I've been going to bed early, too.

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1142185546988288392006-03-12T09:44:00.000-08:002006-03-12T09:59:27.260-08:00

Overall, it's been a very positive week! I bought an old-fashioned apple peeler/corer/slicer yesterday, so last night we prepared a bunch of apples to put into the food dehydrater. Beaner loved using the hand crank (and eating the apple slices). I've been making our own snacks for a few weeks, and the apples are her favorite, so I felt good about getting something that would make that easier.

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1142183237861630582006-03-12T09:01:00.000-08:002006-03-12T10:00:26.966-08:00

Here's my weekly progress report! Didn't get a chance to blog the rest of the week, I see... I probably won't this week either, since I have company coming in on Tuesday. I'm so excited to see my Aunts (and yes, Practical Magic definitely comes to mind - I picked up some apple martini mix for something different... Midnight Martinis instead heehee). 1. Health - (A)Down 3 pounds over last week,

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1141583441212952912006-03-05T10:20:00.000-08:002006-03-05T10:30:41.226-08:00

I miss blogging, so I'm going to try to do it more frequently. I've learned that there is no "later", so when I get a minute, I'm going to try to post random thoughts. It will probably be more chaotic and a weird format, but at least it's something. So, we're planning a family vacation. We have to get back to MN this year for a visit, I think I've mentioned that our entire extended family lives

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1141582734588758312006-03-05T09:11:00.000-08:002006-03-05T10:18:54.600-08:00

1. Health - (A)Down another 2.5 pounds today, for a total of 21 pounds lost in the last 8 weeks. And it makes it a total of 48 pounds lost of the 51 I gained while pregnant, so I'm really happy about that, considering Rayne is only 5 months old. And, today is the first day I've gone below 200 pounds in over a year! Yay! Size 16 and dropping... 2. Family Life (A-)I took the kids to the park a

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1141536890072322702006-03-04T21:24:00.000-08:002006-03-04T21:37:01.223-08:00

Since I was asked about my meditation technique, I thought I'd talk about that a bit more. I call it meditation, but it's probably not anything my uncle, the Buddhist monk, would recognize. I take advantage of Rayne's afternoon nap to have "rest time" with Rhiannon - we put on a relaxation or chant CD, light the incense, get comfy on the couch (although lately she's been wanting to read a book to

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1140975957768136002006-02-26T09:43:00.000-08:002006-02-26T11:16:19.390-08:00

So, here's a progress report from the last 2 weeks (I want to do this weekly, so that's another goal):1. Health (A)So far, so good! I just weighed in, and I lost 4.5 pounds this week, which is awesome. I'm down 18.5 pounds since we started this whole lifestyle change, which has been 7 weeks. Yay! Oh, and I'm in my regular jeans again! I'm so jazzed. I kept a pair of my old "fat jeans", size 20,

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1139978549640651292006-02-14T19:33:00.000-08:002006-02-14T21:03:30.626-08:00

Yes, it's February, halfway done even, before I post these. But I literally do not have time. Which brings me to my overall goal of 2006: Balance. Life has been so crazy lately, and everything is out of sync, and I feel like I'm just running to catch up instead of being on top of anything. Anything being the kids, the house, my husband, my health, the candles. My family life was not where I

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1139970033049159062006-02-14T18:19:00.000-08:002006-02-14T18:20:33.063-08:00

...not to share. Cheney hunting cartoon.

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1139460676700165802006-02-08T20:48:00.000-08:002006-02-08T20:51:16.713-08:00

Ok, a friend posted a whole list of these on her blog, and I about peed laughing to these two:New Rule: When I ask how old your toddler is, I don't need to know in months. "27 Months." "He's two," will do just fine. He's not a cheese. And I didn't really give a damn in the first place. New Rule: Just because your tattoo has Chinese characters in it doesn't make you spiritual. It's right above the

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1138648438066505212006-01-30T11:13:00.000-08:002006-01-30T11:13:58.076-08:00

This was too good not to pass on:Rep. Charles Rangel D-NY, who is black, was asked on public TV what he thought about the president."Well," he said, "I really think it shatters the myth of white supremacy once and for all."

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1135715439726213532005-12-27T12:28:00.000-08:002005-12-27T12:30:39.736-08:00

This is great! I'm happy to read that there is growing dissent among the public about the integration of corporations with the medical field. Plus, anything that will encourage moms to breastfeed is great in my book.

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1135713055347197012005-12-27T11:50:00.000-08:002005-12-27T11:55:10.353-08:00

Thanks Izzy!Actually, I do have one of Beanie at that age. (of course!)This is my favorite one of her at Christmastime 3 years ago. The funny thing is, she still sticks her top lip out like that when she knows she's being cute! LOLRhiannon - 3 months

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1135707680155189652005-12-27T10:21:00.000-08:002005-12-27T10:25:27.673-08:00

I took the girls to have their picture taken yesterday, since I had my MIL and SIL to help me. They turned out great, but I just *love* this picture of Rayn. And, my mil pointed out something about her name - it is basically elements strung together. Aeryn Rayn Selander = Air & Rain, Sea, Land-erHow cool is that for a beautiful Goddess baby?Aeryn Rayn - 3 months old

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1135297527088571662005-12-22T16:23:00.000-08:002005-12-22T16:25:27.100-08:00

I just got this in my inbox - I signed.----Have you heard that George Bush is using the National Security Agency to conduct surveillance on American citizens without the consent of any court?This is specifically against the law. Bush says political appointees in the Justice Department outlined the legal authority to get around the restrictions in our laws and the Constitution, but those legal

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1135018154807834852005-12-19T10:45:00.000-08:002005-12-19T10:49:14.820-08:00

From my favorite guy at Slate, William Saletan's column, Human Nature:The latest rage in cosmetic surgery is virginity restoration. Business is booming in "revirgination," i.e., hymen reattachment. Cost: $2,000 to $5,000. Unmarried immigrant women are getting it to avoid family disgrace by hiding the fact that they've lost their virginity. Married women are getting it (along with

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1133647341070231812005-12-03T14:01:00.000-08:002005-12-03T14:02:21.070-08:00

Thanks for all your comments regarding Xmas. I appreciate them. I think we're going to try Medusa's idea about the "gold, frankincense, and myrrh" suggestion. :)

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1133647263519833162005-12-03T13:59:00.000-08:002005-12-03T14:01:03.530-08:00

If you haven't read this article in Slate, you really must. It's about Bush's comments regarding a convict's plea for clemency (in other words, to save her life) when he was governor of Texas.

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1132461650157694822005-11-19T20:32:00.000-08:002005-11-20T14:48:42.386-08:00

Had coffee today with my witchy friends. We get together every other week, we call it Cacklefest. Witty wenches, eh? Only it's been a *long* time since I've gone, since before Aeyrn was born, and she's nearly 2 months old. wow. Anyway, it was great to see them again and laugh and chitchat and get caught up. I was going to go shopping after, but Rayney started in screaming, so I just packed them

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1131597099374343742005-11-09T20:26:00.000-08:002005-11-09T20:31:39.383-08:00

I was reading this article on the hearing about Big Oil posting record profits while we all pay out the ass for gas as they jack the prices. I think this little blurb sums up all big corporations:Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., cited multimillion-dollar bonuses — atop multimillion-dollar salaries and stock options — the executives are getting while "working people struggle" to pay for gasoline and

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1131322909454178812005-11-06T16:10:00.000-08:002005-11-06T16:21:49.476-08:00

Geez, how did that happen? Things are going really well around here lately. My midwife showed me a soothing technique for Rayney, and it's been working wonders. Dave can even do it and calm her down, so he feels good about that. Lately things have been tough because Rayn has colic, and Dave gets frustrated because he can't do anything to soothe her. We have to listen to her cry all evening, which

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1130869042706914742005-11-01T10:09:00.000-08:002005-11-01T10:17:22.756-08:00

I posted some pics on our family blog (title is linked). We had fun! Bean and her little neighbor friend pooped out after a few blocks, but they had more than enough candy by then. When we got home, Dave dressed up and scared a few trick-or-treaters, and he and Bean hung out in the garage greeting people (and I think Bean ate a ton of candy under Daddy's "watchful eye"). They were out there until

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1129692221744305842005-10-18T20:09:00.000-07:002005-10-18T20:38:39.940-07:00

I finally posted my birth story. I've been working on it for weeks, but put the polishing touches on tonight. I am beginning to adapt to being a mama again. It is an adjustment, although not as big as after the first baby. Rhiannon is a great big sister, she really loves the baby. She is having some behavioral issues with us, though. She's testing her boundaries again, so we have to start

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1128899356892571372005-10-18T20:08:00.000-07:002005-10-18T20:08:33.636-07:00

I started having regular Braxton-Hicks contractions about three weeks before Aeryn was born. They would happen nearly every night, so I wasn't surprised when they kicked in again on Tuesday, the 20th. But this time, it just felt different. They seemed a bit more intense, and I just had a feeling they were more than simply practice, even though they weren't real labor surges. A lovely breeze was

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1128906712186426812005-10-09T18:11:00.000-07:002005-10-09T18:11:52.233-07:00

Aeryn - 2 1/2 weeks

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1128803223169145952005-10-08T13:20:00.000-07:002005-10-08T13:35:24.220-07:00

Well, my mom is at the airport right now, about to head back to MN. It was really great having her here this week - she helped me out SO much. I'm a wee bit terrified of how I'm going to handle everything all by myself. I couldn't even get the things done that I had hoped to do while she was here, I don't know how I'll get it done now that she's gone. I'm fluctuating between being optimistic and

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1127854151189709702005-09-27T13:20:00.000-07:002005-09-27T13:49:11.230-07:00

First of all, I'd like to thank everyone for the wonderful comments about my beautiful girls. :) I am one lucky mama.The last few days have been a real roller coaster ride. Right after the birth, I was flying high, and things were going really well. Then the "aftershocks" kicked in - the contractions that come after giving birth while the uterus is going back down to normal size. Oh, goddess,

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1127854239630040142005-09-24T13:49:00.000-07:002005-09-27T13:50:39.630-07:00

I'm glad we had your party early, so your birthday wasn't totally overshadowed by the arrival of you new little sister. Happy Birthday, and I love you, Sweetheart!

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1127440612464784432005-09-22T18:55:00.000-07:002005-09-22T18:57:15.106-07:00

Click the title for the link to our family photo blog. Dave posted pictures right away, and added a couple from this morning. :)

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1127440523232697332005-09-22T18:53:00.000-07:002005-09-22T18:55:23.236-07:00

I'm having a great birthday with my new little girl! We had to put off our dinner plans (LOL), but Dave and Bean are off picking up an ice cream cake from DQ (my fave!), and we ordered pizza for supper. Aeryn's napping in the sling now, so I had a few minutes to post. Aeryn is the best birthday present ever. :)I'm doing really well, and Aeryn is doing great too. She's nursing like a champ, and is

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1127362033173398812005-09-21T21:04:00.000-07:002005-09-21T21:07:13.183-07:00

Everything was perfect, it was the best birth ever. Here are the stats, and I'm off to bed. Aeryn is perfect, and beautiful. :) I will post a birth story and photo asap. Love!Aeryn Raynborn 3:50 pm8 lbs 12 oz21" longheadful of beautiful black hair

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1127333608064348542005-09-21T12:26:00.000-07:002005-09-21T13:13:28.123-07:00

I am definitely in labor. Surges have been coming more quickly, and are getting pretty intense. This is the last post until the big announcement!

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1127318140427224702005-09-21T08:38:00.000-07:002005-09-21T08:57:09.476-07:00

Well, I said today was the day that Aeryn would be born. We shall see. I had lots of strong contractions yesterday from late afternoon on. They were pretty far apart (7-10 minutes), but got closer together after a little walk. I called my midwife and my doula to give them a "heads-up", but nobody else. My doula had some suggestions for kicking things into gear, but I didn't want to help get

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1127057606004889242005-09-18T08:24:00.000-07:002005-09-18T08:48:19.246-07:00

And she's a Pagan!!! I suppose I better begin this little saga at the beginning. I wanted to have a doula* at my birth, but we don't have the money for one. We are already paying everything out-of-pocket for the midwife services, plus the labor tub, so we are completely tapped out (and then some). I started getting concerned about just having Dave there with the midwives, since Beaner will be

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1127006056320897322005-09-17T18:14:00.000-07:002005-09-17T18:16:20.536-07:00

Here are the other of my favorite photos. It's hard to choose just a couple to put up! Belly hugs

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1127006429768456992005-09-17T18:12:00.000-07:002005-09-18T08:56:02.360-07:00

Rhiannon and Aeryn

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1127005798199808262005-09-17T18:09:00.000-07:002005-09-17T18:11:35.763-07:00

Our family - first one with Aeryn!

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1126916019149618372005-09-16T17:11:00.000-07:002005-09-16T17:13:49.313-07:00

Women who nurse for longer period of time have higher calorie milkUpdated: 3:26 p.m. ET Sept. 14, 2005NEW YORK - A new study shows that milk from mothers who have been breastfeeding their infants for more than a year is richer in fat and energy than milk from moms who have been breastfeeding for just a few months.HA! Take that, everyone who says breastmilk has no nutritional value after a year!

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1126851571573421042005-09-15T23:19:00.000-07:002005-09-15T23:23:20.103-07:00

I got my pregnancy photos back from the photo shoot we did a couple weeks ago! Here's one, I'll post more when I get through them all. I'm so happy, I usually hate myself in portraits, but the photographer did a really awesome job. *big belly happy dance*Me and Aeryn

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1126654652658903432005-09-13T16:14:00.000-07:002005-09-13T16:37:32.666-07:00

We had Bean's 3rd birthday party on Sunday, the 11th. Her actual birthday is the 24th, but I didn't want to be due in 2 days, trying to throw a party with a bunch of kids - or else have a newborn around a lot of people. So we did it early, to make sure she didn't miss out. I think it was a success, everyone seemed to have a lot of fun. Dave already posted pictures on her blog. I was totally

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1125871582005326412005-09-04T15:06:00.000-07:002005-09-04T15:06:54.130-07:00

Yummy goodies, and a lovely table. Mmmm... cupcakes.

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1125871483101133172005-09-04T15:04:00.000-07:002005-09-04T15:04:43.106-07:00

All of us, with the cast! From L-R: Barb, Melissa, Shonna, me, Kat, BoJo, and Kate.

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1125871389772232862005-09-04T15:03:00.000-07:002005-09-04T15:03:09.776-07:00

Decorating the cast...

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1125871354374820182005-09-04T15:02:00.001-07:002005-09-04T15:02:34.380-07:00

Showing off the artwork

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1125871326887994352005-09-04T15:02:00.000-07:002005-09-04T15:02:06.893-07:00

All painted! Shonna is going to do some finishing touches, and hang some *gorgeous* blessing bags off it, so I will post another pic of the totally finished product.

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1125813226651799472005-09-03T22:47:00.000-07:002005-09-03T22:53:46.673-07:00

I had the most fantastic day today. My friend Shonna hosted an incredible Blessingway to celebrate Aeryn and this pregnancy. I felt so honored all day long, it was just wonderful. All my closest lady friends were there, and we made a plaster cast of my huge tummy (and enormous breasts!! whoa, nellie!). Then everyone got into decorating it, and it is just beautiful. I can't wait to see the

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1125729003402609902005-09-02T23:06:00.000-07:002005-09-02T23:31:07.703-07:00

This past week I've been having contractions every night, and I've also seen a couple of interesting things. I've seen two greenish-blue lights - one in my candle room on the floor, and the same, or similar, one above our sliding glass door in the bedroom a few nights later. A couple nights after that, I saw a shadow move across the bedroom wall as I lay in bed. So after the third incident, I

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1125681648647296622005-09-02T10:19:00.000-07:002005-09-02T10:20:48.653-07:00

Friday, September 2nd, 2005Dear Mr. Bush:Any idea where all our helicopters are? It's Day 5 of Hurricane Katrina and thousands remain stranded in New Orleans and need to be airlifted. Where on earth could you have misplaced all our military choppers? Do you need help finding them? I once lost my car in a Sears parking lot. Man, was that a drag.Also, any idea where all our national guard soldiers

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1125100376975338492005-08-26T16:39:00.000-07:002005-08-26T16:52:56.983-07:00

My midwife came to the house today for my prenatal appt - *that* was very cool. We scoped it out and decided where to set up the birth tub, went through the home birth kit I had ordered (at her recommendation), and decided that we're pretty much prepared for the birth! Yay! Aeryn is head-down and ready to go, and I'm a fingertip dilated and 50% effaced. So Jill (midwife) said I'm definitely

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1124983356556800682005-08-25T08:16:00.000-07:002005-08-25T08:22:36.563-07:00

Last night I started having lots of contractions, but they are pre-labor or Braxton-Hicks. Man, these are *strong* though! They wrap around to my back and everything. I started contracting with Rhiannon two weeks before she was born - they were 7 minutes apart for a week, then they stopped. I hope these don't go on for a freakin' week (and they're only 5 minutes apart), it's only been 14 hours or

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1124640280661092912005-08-21T09:02:00.000-07:002005-08-21T11:00:12.790-07:00

I realize it's been a long time since I've written anything on here. I'm still out here, gestating away. I only have about 5 weeks of this pregnancy left! I am a bit shocked, it seems like it just flew past. I'm getting really excited to give birth again, and to meet Aeryn. She is a MOVER - always wiggling and kicking. And I think she's going to be a night owl like the rest of us - she really

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1123721373546857742005-08-10T17:49:00.000-07:002005-08-10T17:49:33.553-07:00

MoveOn is taking out an ad in President Bush's local newspaper in support of Cindy Sheehan, the mother of a soldier killed in Iraq who is camped outside Bush's ranch in Texas asking for a meeting with the president. They'll publish the number of signers and the best comments in a full two-page spread in the newspaper nearest to Crawford (The Waco Tribune Herald) while Cindy holds her vigil. Can

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1123688691229397342005-08-10T08:44:00.000-07:002005-08-10T08:44:51.233-07:00

"Creationists make it sound as though a 'theory' is something you dreamt upafter being drunk all night."Isaac Asimov1920 - 1992

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1121320140491904472005-07-13T22:46:00.000-07:002005-07-13T22:54:13.180-07:00

geez, it's been forever since I did a real post on here! This is what's been going on around here, in a nutshell...Baby news:Pooks had a growth spurt at my last appt - my belly grew like 10 cm (or whatever measurement they use for fundal height, how pathetic that I don't know) in 4 weeks, so I'm now measuring 5 weeks ahead (I was right on before). I'm gaining weight like a whale again *sigh*. I

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1121276902619768762005-07-13T10:46:00.000-07:002005-07-13T10:48:22.626-07:00

I love Mothering magazine - the latest issue has this great one: "The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice, it is conformity."~ Rollo May

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1120807412280913382005-07-08T00:16:00.000-07:002005-07-08T00:23:32.286-07:00

CAROLYN COWANThis woman does beautiful photography (click the picture to go to her site)! I'm hoping to have some professional photos taken this time around, and include Bean in them. I need to celebrate this pregnancy a little more, I feel like I'm neglecting this poor baby! During Rhiannon's pregnancy, I was so focused on the process, and I'm just cruising through this one. And it's going so

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1120319083182604112005-07-02T08:44:00.000-07:002005-07-02T08:45:53.910-07:00

Bean posing with her new walking stick Daddy made, and the cape I made for her to wear to the Ren Faire last fall. Ready to celebrate Solstice!

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1119338527228735402005-06-21T00:12:00.000-07:002005-06-21T00:24:57.373-07:00

And Happy Anniversary to me! It's our 4th this year, which is pretty hard to believe. We had a nice day, Dave was off work so we hung out and had some good family time. He took Rhiannon to Home Depot so she could pick out a walking stick, then he cut it down to size, stained it, and put some beads and feathers on a tether to go through a hole he'd drilled in the top. She helped with some beads,

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1119075664989062452005-06-17T23:07:00.000-07:002005-06-17T23:21:55.826-07:00

We made it home from Phoenix! The trip was very nice, and it was great to see Dave's folks and grandparents again. Rhiannon did great, and the long drive went really well. I just got home from seeing "O", the Cirque du Soleil show at the Bellagio!! A friend of mine was given *awesome* tickets - absolute center, 13 rows from the stage - so she chose to take me rather than her husband. Lucky me! It

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1118464621680286012005-06-10T21:32:00.000-07:002005-06-10T21:37:01.686-07:00

Ok, I have to get on here and say that Dave redeemed himself and totally took care of the van so that it got fixed today already! So we are ready to go to Phoenix in our own vehicle, and the brake job was "only" $500 as opposed to the previous estimate of $800. So, yay, I suppose. I'm psyched about getting my Sabbat candles out into local occult shops around town next week. Let's hope I get some

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1118386409614626882005-06-09T23:45:00.000-07:002005-06-10T05:40:36.926-07:00

I'm on a sleeping strike. I'm sick of going to bed and laying there for hours, or getting woke up and laying there for hours, or getting up with Dave's alarm and laying there for hours. Do we have a theme??? So forget it, I'm only going to go when I'm damn near passed out. We're supposed to go to Phoenix this weekend, since Dave's folks are out there house-hunting. Actually, they already found a

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1118283775257464322005-06-08T19:12:00.000-07:002005-06-08T19:22:55.263-07:00

Well, I accomplished another major milestone. I've finally launched the website for my candles, GlowDivaCandles.com. I have a lot more products to add already, but I'll just have to do another launch as soon as I can. I'm thrilled that the candles are out there, and hopefully the site will start generating some interest in them. Please pass it on, since the only advertising I can afford at this

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1116900889921950852005-05-23T19:11:00.000-07:002005-05-23T19:14:49.926-07:00

For today!! It went great - the baby looks perfect! Healthy, gorgeous, and measuring right about 22 weeks, which is right where I'm supposed to be. And, I found out I'm having another gorgeous little GIRL!! I'm very excited that Rhiannon gets her little sister. She's excited, although now she's saying she wants a brother. Of course! Here is HER very first picture:Isn't she beautiful??? *One happy

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1116551470732316892005-05-19T18:09:00.000-07:002005-05-19T18:11:10.736-07:00

No u/s for me today. Dave took off work, I lined up a sitter for Rhiannon, and got all hyped up for the u/s, but got rejected when I got there. I just got home, and am so disappointed.Apparently, my midwife set it up and was told it was no problem - she has sent other clients there before, recently. I show up and am told that midwives can't order ultrasounds, only dr's can. So I called my m/w,

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1116436472576239672005-05-18T10:14:00.000-07:002005-05-18T21:17:03.020-07:00

I made it through the Farmer's market yesterday! It went really well for my first time. Thankfully my friend Melissa took Rhiannon for the entire day so I could just get ready. Then Dave ended up having to work a little later, but we made it out there in time to get the tent up before 4:00. I was still setting things out at 4:30 (it started at 4), but it was OK. I actually made a couple of sales

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1116215689562233412005-05-15T20:43:00.000-07:002005-05-18T10:13:04.553-07:00

Well, we made it back from MN in one piece! It was a nice trip, and I ate a lot of hotdish, Anna! LOL My mom drove me nuts of course, the guilt trips got tedious, but whatever. I expected it. Apparently I was supposed to be in 20 places at once, meeting with every member of our family, even though she cancelled on ME for one thing, and the family we were supposed to make a special effort to see (

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1115187395982656092005-05-03T23:06:00.000-07:002005-05-03T23:16:36.116-07:00

Man, it's been crazy this week! I've been working my butt off to get an inventory of candles made up, because I'm going to be out at the local Farmer's Market in two weeks! That will be less than a week after we get back from our trip to MN (we leave Friday morning). So I'm swamped. But I'm looking forward to a change of pace around here, even if it is just to go home. :P Sorry, I'm not a big fan

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1114917585167262912005-04-30T20:12:00.000-07:002005-04-30T20:19:45.166-07:00

After going back to bed last night, I finally fell asleep around 1am. Bean was talking/calling out in her sleep and woke me up at 4. I got back to sleep after a while, and she woke me up at 6. Then up for the day at 7. Thankfully it's Saturday - Dave got up with her right away and I went back to sleep until 9!! yay! So, the new plan is that I will get a cd player to have in the bedroom (a

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1114843851739463812005-04-29T23:35:00.000-07:002005-04-29T23:50:51.743-07:00

I actually said this to Rhiannon the other night. I haven't been around much lately (if you haven't noticed). I've just been stretched so thin. I've been busy, true, but I have to admit, Beaner is just getting the best of me. She runs me ragged, I tell ya. I don't even know what to do anymore. Add to that the fact that I've been getting 5 hours of sleep or less per night, and you can maybe

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1114063579019393052005-04-20T22:53:00.000-07:002005-04-20T23:06:19.020-07:00

This poor girl. Why does the media have to release horrifying, graphic details of this poor little girl's final hours? Isn't it enough that we can imagine, to some degree, what was inflicted on her? A convicted sex offender confessed to murdering her, for Pete's sake! Why have it spelled out in detail, robbing her of her dignity, and her family of their own personal pain? To make a headline? She

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1112332062702966272005-03-31T21:07:00.000-08:002005-03-31T21:07:42.703-08:00

*This* is the stuff that freaks the hell out of me. These viruses where there's no cure, no vaccine, and a near 100% death rate. 75% of those infected have been children under the age of 5. Freaky, freaky shit.

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1112249058500998702005-03-30T22:04:00.000-08:002005-03-30T22:05:02.710-08:00

Oh, the wisdom of our most Brilliant Leader. It never ceases to amaze me. Let's see... why would Bush sell fighter planes to a country that took the enriched uranium we gave it and *surprise!* made nuclear bombs? Let's give them some planes that can then drop said bombs on its enemy, India. Why? "The current arms deal with Pakistan is fueled, in good part, by the fact that executives at Lockheed

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1112160522971989692005-03-29T21:28:00.000-08:002005-03-29T21:32:50.383-08:00

LOL!I was putting some new pics of Rhiannon up on her blog, and came across this one of us waiting outside IHOP in February. It totally cracked me up!Cool chicks in shades!

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1111942047808266032005-03-27T08:45:00.000-08:002005-03-27T08:47:27.810-08:00

Wow, a lot has been going on this week, but I haven't had time to blog until now. Of course, I just sit down to do it, and Beaner wakes up. She actually slept in until almost 8:30 today! I "wasted" the last hour reading in blissful quiet, sipping coffee. My idea of a good time, let me tell ya. Yes, I drink coffee. Don't tell my midwife. I admitted to drinking one cup a day, but I must confess,

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1111942749022621302005-03-27T08:24:00.000-08:002005-03-27T09:00:54.596-08:00

Talk given by Dr. Robin Meyers at an Oklahoma University Peace Rally, November 14, 2004: As some of you know, I am minister of Mayflower Congregational Church in Oklahoma City. We've heard a lot lately about so-called "moral values" as having swung the election to President Bush. Well, I'm a great believer in moral values, but we need to have a discussion, all over this country, about exactly

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1111330835600525462005-03-20T07:00:00.000-08:002005-03-20T07:00:35.600-08:00

North Carolina confronts its history of forced sterilization. It's amazing to me that this sort of thing happened in my lifetime. Forced sterilization of women (99% were women) - they targeted those who were most vulnerable and least likely to fight back; welfare recipients, rape victims, or if you were just considered lazy or promiscuous (I'm curious as to whose standards those two were

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1111195462668463882005-03-18T17:24:00.000-08:002005-03-18T17:24:22.666-08:00

Oh, NO! I was so hoping this would have a different outcome. That poor baby. Hopefully the sicko gets the chair (or gets brutally murdered in prison, after being raped and tortured). I've always figured that if people got done to them what they do to their victims, they would think twice about doing the crime.

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1111190560209677512005-03-18T16:02:00.000-08:002005-03-18T16:02:40.210-08:00

"In a free democracy like our own, we use words as arguments, not blows. We talk to people and do not beat them. If we can't convince our children with words, we shall never convince them with violence." ~ Sixten Pettersson, Swedish Parliamentary Minister See "The Swedish Corporal Punishment Ban"

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1111077944018172312005-03-17T08:45:00.000-08:002005-03-17T08:45:44.016-08:00

Ok, so if mercury pollution emitted into the *air* is linked to a rise in autism rates, how can they say that injecting it straight into our kids' bloodstream via vaccines (preserved with thimerosal, aka mercury) does not have any effect? (or is it affect?) In any case, they're polluting our kids for profit, and then expect us, the parents, to foot the bill since they are protected by the

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1111003668920772552005-03-16T12:07:00.000-08:002005-03-16T12:07:48.920-08:00

I've thought the chickenpox vaccine was a money-grubbing corporate idea in the first place. There is no need for it, and now this article is pointing out that it might cost "us" (the vaccinees) more money in the long run than it saves. ps - we don't vaccinate, just so you know my bias from the get-go!

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1110863357879174202005-03-14T20:54:00.000-08:002005-03-14T21:09:17.883-08:00

I got a new template for my blog!! I think it's beautiful, and hopefully it will be easier to read. :)I'm doing pretty well - I'm in my 12th week already! That's hard to believe. Does that mean I'm out of the first trimester, or do I still have one week to go? I never could figure out that numbering system. It's starting to feel more *real* now - my tummy is pooching out, so I feel more pregnant,

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1110855880883453532005-03-14T19:04:00.000-08:002005-03-14T19:04:40.883-08:00

This is disgusting. They're feeding us propoganda packaged as "news" via the *liberal media* (ha ha) that they so despise. This reminds me of state-run TV - perhaps we're importing Iraqi techniques rather than exporting democracy?? And, the last line sums it up: "... the government has found the best way to spin the news is to produce the stories itself."

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1110301437402371802005-03-08T09:02:00.000-08:002005-03-08T16:44:00.620-08:00

It's our day today, ladies! Here's to celebrating our femininity, our strength, our status as Givers of Life! Women rule!----------Barb pointed this out - it's from kvmr.org:On this International Women's Day, women still receive less than 5% of the world's income, and own only 1% of its property, while supplying 66% of the world's labor. A woman's right to be educated, to choose the work she does

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1110212888611406752005-03-07T08:28:00.000-08:002005-03-07T08:28:08.610-08:00

Yay! Finally, breastfeeding is hitting mainstream America! I nursed Rhiannon exclusively for the first 6 months, and I can't even tell you how many people thought I was ridiculous for not giving her cereal by the 4th month, especially since she was "such a big baby". Well, if she's such a big baby, she's obviously not starving! LOL I'm so giddy to see these articles in mainstream media!

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1110040775883179202005-03-05T08:32:00.000-08:002005-03-05T08:39:35.886-08:00

I had my first official midwife appt yesterday, and everything is looking good! We heard a beautiful, strong, heartbeat (about 160 bpm), so it seems Pooky is doing just fine in there. I took Rhiannon, and my midwife (Jill) kept going on and on about her; how well she listens, what a doll, etc. etc. So that made me feel good, too. Jill has a large green parrot, a small dog, a cockatiel, and

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1109314491237081062005-02-24T22:54:00.000-08:002005-02-24T22:54:51.236-08:00

This book is by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. IT ROCKS!!! I can not recommend it highly enough. If you have kids, no matter what age, you *must* read this at least once! It has concrete examples of how to handle situations with your kids, without blame or punishment, and while keeping your kids' respect and sense of worth intact. I am so grateful I found this now. I think I mentioned we've

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1109139869632339612005-02-22T22:22:00.000-08:002005-02-22T22:24:29.633-08:00

I make milk!What's your super power?--------Smart mamas - breastfeeding advocates are damn clever!

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1109121390880680122005-02-22T17:16:00.000-08:002005-02-22T17:21:00.346-08:00

Another pregnant woman is murdered by the father of her child. And, for good measure, he killed her 7-year-old son as well. I can't even think of a term to describe such a despicable human being. These bastards think they can just screw around with women all the time, but then they don't want to take responsibility for any consequences that come from it. Oh, and he did it because he didn't want

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1108962443773095252005-02-20T20:51:00.000-08:002005-02-20T21:07:23.776-08:00

I'm pregnant!! I found out about a month ago, but I've been keeping it quiet - I wanted to tell my mom in person, when she came for a visit from the 8th-15th, and I would have felt bad telling *everybody* else first. LOL So, that's the main reason I've been so quiet lately. It's hard to write about other stuff when you can't write about the main thing going on in your life. :) Also, I've been

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1107665838655484062005-02-05T20:55:00.000-08:002005-02-05T20:57:18.656-08:00

Just got this forwarded to me, and I giggled: ------------------ It's amazing that the State of the Union Address and Groundhog Day come on the same day. Both are cultural events deep in tradition. One is a farcical ritual based on the random actions of a demented creature that really has no idea where he is or what he's doing, pulled out for show and then sent back to the bowels of the earth.

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1107321127800613972005-02-01T21:12:00.000-08:002005-02-01T21:12:07.800-08:00

This is great. It just shows the intelligence level of those losers. The cold-hearted bastards even put poor Cody's own plastic gun to his head. Will the atrocities never end?? "Release Iraqis from US custody, or we will behead this... action figure!" Um, go ahead. I really hope this becomes a trend, and they start using dolls as hostage victims. I like that much better than real people.

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1106757986775265552005-01-26T08:46:00.000-08:002005-01-26T09:00:52.213-08:00

(click pic for larger image) *puff, puff* I wonder what those darn jackhammers *puff, puff* are doing to my baby? *puff, puff* I'm really concerned about that. *puff, puff* My baby's health *puff, puff* is on the forefront of my mind *puff, puff* at all times.

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1106757423810444642005-01-26T08:37:00.000-08:002005-01-26T08:37:28.873-08:00

Boy, I feel safe! This happened at Craig and Simmons, which is *right* by my house; we're talking separation by a few backyards. Sheesh!! They think the guy wanted to commit suicide by cop; he was brandishing a shotgun out the window of his pickup, and fired at the cops when they showed up. He then took off (down Craig Road, where I do all my shopping!), and they ended up ramming him into a

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1106701449392570182005-01-25T17:03:00.000-08:002005-01-25T17:04:39.010-08:00

This one is courtesy of Barb. :) "People call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that distinguish me from a doormat." ~ Rebecca West

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1106177130592127042005-01-19T15:22:00.000-08:002005-01-19T15:25:30.593-08:00

Ok, I know I haven't posted on here for like a MONTH (ack!), but I *have* been busy, and not just slacking! LOL If you're interested in what the heck I've been doing for the last month, check out my candle blog at GlowDivaCandles.blogspot.com. (I changed the URL now that I actually have a name for them. :) love! Jodi

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1103485270090979722004-12-19T11:41:00.000-08:002004-12-19T11:41:10.090-08:00

Well, they did pick Hitler (1938) and Stalin (1939, 1942), too. The winner must be "the person or persons who most affected the news and our lives, for good or for ill, and embodied what was important about the year, for better or for worse," he said. OK, so I agree; he qualifies.

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1103436494807918382004-12-18T22:08:00.000-08:002004-12-18T22:08:14.806-08:00

This is a (morbidly) interesting story. Over the last few years, there have been a few high-profile killings of pregnant women by their husbands. I had heard the statistic that the number one cause of death of pregnant women is murder. How fucked up is that, in the day and age where women are happily scheduling the opportunity to be cut open and have their babies surgically removed from their

Jodi Selandernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126526.post-1103264732093913522004-12-16T22:25:00.000-08:002004-12-17T13:30:23.666-08:00

I just wanted to pop in and say hi and let you guys know I'm out here, just really swamped right now (as are we all, but I am not as organized as some!). So I haven't gotten much time to post. I probably won't be able to really catch up until after the holidays. It's been nuts around here; I've been making candles like mad and have completely destroyed my kitchen in the process (well, I haven't

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