tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post2340311068211786505..comments2023-10-15T05:22:37.391-04:00Comments on amuse-bouche: additional postage necessaryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366031457587496623noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-55694386728963187072008-02-20T10:42:00.000-05:002008-02-20T10:42:00.000-05:00But I really think things sometimes happen for a r...But I really think things sometimes happen for a reason. I got mine last night, when I finally got home after a very, very long day. It was just what I needed. Thank you!!!chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12591718941491845826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-18482830758108509162008-02-19T13:53:00.000-05:002008-02-19T13:53:00.000-05:00wow. on the candy. wow. on the letter and teachers...wow. on the candy. <BR/><BR/>wow. on the letter and teachers not listening <BR/><BR/>wow on the usps.<BR/><BR/>eeekkkk! now i am concerned that some of my hearts haven't made it to where they were sent off to either b/c of the buttons.<BR/><BR/>oh that just stinks...carlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01116230992853320714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-31491603221465992062008-02-19T10:24:00.000-05:002008-02-19T10:24:00.000-05:00LOL.... but so true!LOL.... but so true!jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841151719808422097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-31445874318246173142008-02-19T00:31:00.000-05:002008-02-19T00:31:00.000-05:00ha ha ha!!!! i am cracking up over that note and ...ha ha ha!!!! i am cracking up over that note and the subsequent candy overload!!! i just expected the candy rampage from the daycare this year and was pleasantly surprised by pencils. <BR/>so sad that your valentine's got returned! the upside is that you get to spread love all month long!!!jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234891757783027960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-3495520631372839612008-02-18T22:47:00.000-05:002008-02-18T22:47:00.000-05:00i was so happy to get my valentine and it is still...i was so happy to get my valentine and it is still on my front door!!!everything pink!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07473621549432250983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-1126344101299722932008-02-17T22:58:00.000-05:002008-02-17T22:58:00.000-05:00i have so enjoyed catching up on your blog, i've b...i have so enjoyed catching up on your blog, i've been lame and delayed lately. i am so sorry about your valentine return, that really stinks because it's no small deal getting good mail ready and sent. i wouldn't want to see it in my mail box either. send them anyway, there's nothing wrong with spreading the valentine love over a week instead of one day. good luck!wendehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829776995542861944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-9621019343913403242008-02-17T19:18:00.000-05:002008-02-17T19:18:00.000-05:00I got your Valentine, Lelly!*winks* *taps nose*I w...I got your Valentine, Lelly!<BR/>*winks* *taps nose*<BR/>I will blog about it soon!<BR/><BR/>What a liberty, that school letter. That's rich indeed.<BR/><BR/>The parents at Erin's school do b*gger all for Valentine's. The Brits just don't have the handle on it that you lot do, but I sent Erin in with 34 lollipops (sugar-free). If the school complains, it'll be solely because of me because I don't think ANYONE ELSE did ANYTHING, the miserable old codgers.Amanda :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12942891521200360640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-90607786137894378992008-02-16T21:34:00.000-05:002008-02-16T21:34:00.000-05:00I got your Valentine today - it made it! I have it...I got your Valentine today - it made it! I have it hanging in my kitchen, thank you!! I am impressed when people get Valentines mailed out - I am still recovering from sending Christmas cards.<BR/>I'm with you on all the trash candy.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02125609989859318267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-22688966349716232132008-02-16T13:39:00.000-05:002008-02-16T13:39:00.000-05:00ha ha. Alexis' teacher made cute huge paper bags t...ha ha. Alexis' teacher made cute huge paper bags the kids decorated and hung off the edge of their desk for Valentines. I just hate stuff, so I dread parties and holidays where they come home with trinkets and I have nowhere to put them. I let her keep them for a few days and then they are in the trash while she is out.annalisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208069352645033037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-67726707906699656922008-02-16T11:48:00.000-05:002008-02-16T11:48:00.000-05:00Double frustrating! I have had that happen with g...Double frustrating! I have had that happen with good mail before, and I have big issues with the way every holiday has turned into a candy event. But I can't believe the teacher gave candy!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241935762929573583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-10880995782390361132008-02-16T09:55:00.000-05:002008-02-16T09:55:00.000-05:00Hilarious! Loved the scale photo. Such a bummer ab...Hilarious! Loved the scale photo. Such a bummer about your cards being sent back -- I hate that. But I got mine yesterday and it definitely brightened my day, thank you!michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14617050750444837628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-5658787976064018922008-02-16T00:58:00.000-05:002008-02-16T00:58:00.000-05:00this is really funny! i'm guessing that most of th...this is really funny! i'm guessing that most of the parents are just like me and never get around to reading half the stuff that comes home in the backpack till it's too late.<BR/><BR/>you commented on my blog that you used to do all the shows. do you still make product? are you no longer doing any wholesaling?<BR/><BR/>love your blog : )michelle allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440768588490705763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-58301507924785290862008-02-15T21:02:00.000-05:002008-02-15T21:02:00.000-05:00I would have to say I'm one of those parents that ...I would have to say I'm one of those parents that also send in CANDY - heck, the kids probably never get it at home anyway, or if they are anything like mine, they eat all of 2 pieces and never look back! Sorry about your mailings...what a bummer!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09126071247652660428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-70794930438763983932008-02-15T20:25:00.000-05:002008-02-15T20:25:00.000-05:00Nuh UH! They did NOT send your Valentines back! ...Nuh UH! They did NOT send your Valentines back! Oh, that is cruel. I've had Christmas cards returned, and sending all that postage again, plus more, just makes me wince. <BR/><BR/>Mental note: mail no embellishments, ever. What a bummer!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071122928324523731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-18342251286726406512008-02-15T18:50:00.000-05:002008-02-15T18:50:00.000-05:00oh bummer!that rots. but i bet they are adorable. ...oh bummer!<BR/>that rots. but i bet they are adorable. UGH!<BR/>and totally ironic about the candy thought? maybe your teacher didn't read the letter.Crazymamaof6https://www.blogger.com/profile/12010784861707678433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-18109816231418801572008-02-15T18:45:00.000-05:002008-02-15T18:45:00.000-05:00Yesterday was my first time with a child in any ki...Yesterday was my first time with a child in any kind of school valentine exchange. I could not believe how much junk he got! I don't remember sending my classmates anything but the valentine. Did you?Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05618406109447187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-40377375471841073632008-02-15T17:42:00.000-05:002008-02-15T17:42:00.000-05:00We got that same memo. However, I learned last yea...We got that same memo. However, I learned last year no one followed the rules. So guess what I broke them this year too! Who just wants a V card with no candy any how??jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13344577469992088528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-63914135381589375512008-02-15T14:45:00.000-05:002008-02-15T14:45:00.000-05:00BUMMERS about the postage...I do wish those postag...BUMMERS about the postage...I do wish those postage machines would learn to like brads, flowers, buttons and other cute gizmos. I think the picture of you weighing the candy is so funny.Neighbor Jane Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11524394383695366513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-41225465668924040232008-02-15T13:35:00.000-05:002008-02-15T13:35:00.000-05:00Yee Ha! I love a good Valentine's day rant. I fe...Yee Ha! I love a good Valentine's day rant. I feel like I can finally breathe now that the suffocating holiday is over.<BR/><BR/>I sent candy. I sent gummy Crabby Patties. I got called out by a dad who said they had outlawed SpongeBob in their home and I shouldn't be promoting such evil. <BR/><BR/>I pretended like I didn't notice Quincy ate nothing yesterday but candy, even I can appreciate the chocolate side of the day. This morning she was a little ray of sunshine, vs her usual morning grouch. I love candy!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132575568971360451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-69166952706132108562008-02-15T12:56:00.000-05:002008-02-15T12:56:00.000-05:00I got & LOVED your Valentine. It definitely brigh...I got & LOVED your Valentine. It definitely brightened my yesterday.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12695647322001645909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-91765954606331102772008-02-15T12:47:00.000-05:002008-02-15T12:47:00.000-05:00I share your frustration. About the candy, on a pe...I share your frustration. About the candy, on a personal note. And about the postage, on an empathetic note. Grrrr....<BR/><BR/>Good for you for making the cookies at the last minute!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089736759218830118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-37497482296614687252008-02-15T11:47:00.000-05:002008-02-15T11:47:00.000-05:00This was a good giggle to get me going- the candy ...This was a good giggle to get me going- the candy thing is just so funny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-34888616813513829022008-02-15T11:19:00.000-05:002008-02-15T11:19:00.000-05:00It just cracks me up that the teachers sent candy ...It just cracks me up that the teachers sent candy after all that fuss!<BR/>I am throwing away sugar cookies-<BR/>not even good ones- as we speak~<BR/> <BR/>Although I have already eaten WAY too much of them & think I might puke!! How do I ever expect my kids to have any self control??patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17152750312635694010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-4119845639447371002008-02-15T11:11:00.000-05:002008-02-15T11:11:00.000-05:00that's hysterical! yes, even tho my kids are home-...that's hysterical! yes, even tho my kids are home-schooled, they are still coming down off their sugar high from yesterday. they were (to my delight) very picky about what candy deserved to be ingested immediately and what candy was better off in the rubbish bin. my consolation is that the only candy they gorged themselves on was chocolate and that at least A) shows good taste, and B) is a milk product...sort of...ok, it's not even close to health food. i'm rereading this and already feeling like a lame mom.Amber Grannishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04338251798851895131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899961.post-81768065217254614922008-02-15T10:45:00.001-05:002008-02-15T10:45:00.001-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Monkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743735894110905644noreply@blogger.com