Monday, March 5, 2012

75 Minutes On a Sunday

More of life at the zoo...
It started yesterday 2:50pm.
The youngest son was at a swim clinic and I was on the stationary bike at the gym.  At the same time, my husband was at a qualifying wrestling tournament with the 3 middle boys.   My college daughter called and told me she had just broken off half her front tooth playing intermural hockey.  This is the third time she broke off half of that same tooth.  It looks VERY bad but does not hurt.  I told her there was not much to do now,  she would have to find a dentist tomorrow and get it fixed there.  In the meantime I texted everyone in our family to let them know this happened to her again!  The wrestlers were faring well... 2 got first place and 1 got second place..so they all advance to regionals.  The text response from one of the wrestlers was  Ha..must run in the family.  He was wearing a mouth piece as he was texting because he too broke his front tooth 3 times.  I text forwarded his response while shrugging and shaking my head... that 2 kids in the same family broke off half of their front tooth 3 different times!  The daughter with the broken tooth responded that our family seems to take these things very lightly and everyone in college is very worried. By the time my youngest was done swimming I had gone 14 miles on the bike, the boys had wrestled 6 matches, my daughter broke her tooth and I had communicated with every kid in my family.  Isn't it amazing how we can all be in different places doing different things and still be so connected to each other?
Posted by Annmarie Pipa at 10:01 AM

69 comments:

  1. wow, sounds like a crazy day. hope your daughters tooth gets fixed ;-)

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  2. Oh wow - you get a lot done in a workout!

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  3. I bet I know what they want for xmas!

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  4. I'm exhausted just reading this!!!!I hope today is calm.

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  7. My sister fell asleep in a chair and must have had her foot in a funny position because it fell asleep too. The phone startled her awake, she jumped up to get it not realizing her foot was asleep, stepped down, and took a nice tumble, catching her front tooth on a coffee table, breaking her tooth in half. She has also had it fixed 2 more times since then. I guess once you break a tooth it's pretty easy to continue breaking the same one over and over again?

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  8. Sorry about your daughter's tooth, but it sounds like she will get it resolved handily.

    As for the texting, I love it. I can send out a mass text to all my kids and we can all reply in a big discussion group and get plans made or issues resolved in no time at all.

    It's great!

    =)

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  9. Yes, you guys sound like my family. It always feel like we are right next to each other but we are miles apart! I feel for your daughter. I used to work at a vet clinic and the Vet and I went to work stitch up a "sedated" horse that had got caught in barb wire. Well, needless to say, he was sedated. He kicked me in the mouth and popped that horse shoe a couple of times...cracked my palate and many many surgeries later I am A-OK! I hate when anyone does anything to their mouth. I just cringe! Best wishes to her today! ♥

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  11. And all while going nowhere on the seat of your bike! Technology is amazing! Ouch on the broken tooth/teeth. Yikes.

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  12. That is awesome, you gotta love technology these days. I feel our family is pretty connected, too!

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  13. That is amazing and so busy! I hope the tooth feels better!

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  14. Geez! Sounds like some crazy things have been happening! Hope your daughter gets that tooth fixed and things slow down a bit! xo.

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    http://iamonewearethree.wordpress.com/

    and Jacobs
    http://apilgrimsjourney2015.wordpress.com/

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  16. The tooth Fairy must know your address by heart.

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  17. Oh goodness! Luckily these days dentists can fix most anything :))

    Paula
    lifeasweknowitbypaula

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  18. Thank God for modern technology...where would we be without it???

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  19. 14 miles???? I'm out of breath just thinking about it!

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  20. the joys of techno world...what a day..

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  21. Technology is great! Hope your daughter's daughter tooth is ok now.

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  22. Oh the joys of technology! Glad to hear your daughter is ok!

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  23. My goodness!!!! My first thought is why does it keep breaking, maybe she should try a different dentist? Or maybe wear some kind of thing to protect her mouth when playing sports? Cell pones are one of those things that I don't know what we did without!!

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  24. Things sure have changed since we were kids!

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  25. I am inviting you to the Online Friends blog hop that I am co-hosting. Please stop by.

    Lioness

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  26. All in the day of a big busy family =) Our Greta broke her front teeth in 10th grade in a freak accident at school. She (and us) just spent thousands of $$ getting it fixed again after 5 years. This time it's fixed correctly...we surely do hope!!

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  27. The wonders of technology for keeping everyone connected! I hope your daughter is ok. I find it hard to keep up with the to and fro of 3 kids and a dog- I'm surprised you have the energy to go 14miles!

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  28. Wow! That is quite an eventful day AND 14 miles on the bike?!?! Good for you! Is that something you do often? ~Heather @ http://lovelybeautifulsmiles.blogspot.com

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  29. Oh wow! I didn't know that it was so easy to break a tooth! Hope both kids get their teeth fixed.

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  30. LOL You had a eventful day sis:) I do love how texting, and social network keeps us all connected.

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  31. Wowza- hope the tooth gets fixed without any problems!

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  32. Yes that is crazy that two of your kids have done that! But glad you were all able to find the good and humor in it. And technology is a wonderful crazy thing

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  33. I'm tired just reading about your day! You go, girl!!!

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  35. Sometimes when it rains, it pours! You guys had quite a day! A lot of good memories though!

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  36. Isn't it amazing how life gives us the time to balance everything. Hope the kiddo's are doing ok with their tooth situations. I've heard things happen in 3's but that's CRAZY = ) You always seem to know how to put it all in a very interesting post for everyone to go....I want to read MORE! Seriously though, wishing your kiddo's and you the best.

    On a side note, I came home today and laughed after I came to BLOGGER realizing I typed away yesterday writing a blog on the ole LIEBSTER Award and shared your wonderful blog in it. Like a silly me, I forgot to go back and tell the people I gave the awards too...LOL I am amazed I passed kindergarten since I failed here at directions. = P So with that said, the Liebster goes to you cuz you write awesomely. = )

    http://irishpenn.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-found-jackpot-so-i-am-sharing-wealth.html

    Irish

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  37. Sometimes I really don't like the idea that everyone can reach out & touch me whenever they want to. It is also frustrating when my phone rings too many times at the office especially when I am on another call at the same time. I love being able to talk with loved ones but less is better for me. Have a restful night.
    Odie

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  38. I am glad to hear that the tooth breaking isn't painful. I am cringing every time I think about it! And it does seem to run in your famil.

    It is nice to be able to be connected to other so quickly and let them know important information. Of course, sometimes my favorite thing is shutting off the ringer. :)

    ~Jess

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  39. Of all people, you guys should be grateful for all this technology that keeps people connected.

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  40. OH my goodness. I can't believe all this tooth breaking was going on!

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  41. Oh my gosh, 8 kids! Following from the blog hop :) www.mommyadventures.net

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  42. Crazy isn't it?? How technology has made it where we can to anyone at anytime?? Love the story!

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  43. Wow! You always seem to have some crazy stories! I love reading your blog. I cannot believe your daughter and son both broke their front tooth three times! One day I will be able to share some stories like you do about my kids! Hopefully they won't break their tooth!

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  44. We've figured out how to keep all members of a big family connected. Would be nice if we could do the same for two parts of the same tooth.

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  45. Hi there, it's nice to meet you! Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog and becoming a follower. I've listed yours on my blog list ("Beautiful Blogs"). Looking forward to getting to know you better!

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  46. You've got a really incredible family :) And you did all of that while doing 14 miles on the bike! Wow!

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  47. All that craziness and you still managed 14 miles on the bike! I would have used any one of those texts as an excuse to stop pedaling! You are amazing!

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  48. ouch, I hope all the teeth get fixed! Too funny about the texting while exercising :)

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  49. WOW you are in shape! I love texting With six kids its the one way to keep in touch! You have alot of followers how do you keep in touch with them? I found you through Glimmer and Gloss I'm Natalie at http://bridgetsdaughter5.blogspot.com

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  50. Thanks so much for visiting me at Teagan's Travels. I so love what you wrote about praying over and for our children! I am so in awe that you have so many kids and still have time to blog! Inspiring to be sure:)! I am your newest follower.

    Michelle
    http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com

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  53. crazy day love your blog i find you on get connected


    Mrs P

    http://en4t.blogspot.com/

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  54. What a day... but so neat to be connected through it all like that! :)

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  55. Ah yes, the miracle of cell phones! Aren't they just the best invention? It makes me wonder sometimes how we ever survived without them. Ha! One of the things about being a mom to so many, is that you've got the experience to back it all up. I would've freaked out about my children breaking their teeth, but you've handled it before and know that it will be alright in the end. That's a good thing. It's wonderful to know that you're taking time for yourself too while everyone is "doing their thing". Sounds like you've got a good system. Thanks for stopping by and following my blog. I am now following you too.

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  56. Ouch! A broken tooth does not sound like fu .

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  57. Sounds like you guys are all there to support one another and that makes all the difference! :)

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  58. I find that the internet is great for when you live far away - it brings you closer - but when it is used all the time in the home - it brings the family apart. Too much DS in my opinion. sandie

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  59. I'm just jealous that you can do 14 miles on the bike. I'm lucky to get in one! lol

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  60. ah, the wonders of technology, lol! it's hard to remember life without cell phones, but like was simple then...you were either home, or not.

    thanks for sharing your zoo.

    [oomph.]

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  61. It is the age of technology but I must say your family is very efficient in communicating!

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  62. whoa! what a bike ride...hehe...lots going on but it sounds like you're takin it all in stride :D
    Congrats to the regional qualifiers!!

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  63. i love this story and your blog!!

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  64. Hello, lovely to meet you.

    Thank you for stopping by.

    I'm having trouble following you, though..just a linky thing shows up??

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  65. looks like u had crazy day..hope ur daughter's n son's tooth get fixed :-)

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  66. true,it is an amazing feeling to be so connected in-spite of the distances

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  67. It is wonderful to be so connected. I have siblings, children, nieces, and nephews literally all over the world, and we are as close as a text message or FB update any time.

    Our Jeremy broke his front tooth when he had just turned 2 and was roller skating! They put a nice white cap on it. However, six months later he broke that. I swallowed my pride and let them fix it with a stainless steel cap. For three or four years he sported that thing every time he flashed his gorgeous smile, and he was proud of it! It came loose at the regular age and was replaced by a "permanant" tooth, which unfortunately met its demise in a car accident at age 15. Thankfully that could be fixed with a white cap.

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  68. I remember the first time she broke that tooth... I couldn't help but shake my head and laugh when she texted me to say she broke it again the last two times. Only Janie!

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  69. That's the good thing about all of these social media outlets when used correctly

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