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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
QUESTION: Are they all yours?
ME: That is SO funny! ROFL! Did you just come up with that?
QUESTION: Maybe I just didn't catch the sarcasm, but your feet aren't really amputated, are they?
ME: Yes, they are. Did you catch the sarcasm that time?
I've had numerous comments from people who'd had a bad day, who'd just received bad news, who had recently had surgery and were in pain, or who had just gotten home from a horrid shopping trip with their little ones. They thanked me for brightening their day and giving them a laugh. They thanked ME. Little ole me. Plain, ordinary me. Wow what a boost! Let me tell ya, it feels great to know I made someone feel better.
I've also had countless people write to tell me their own shopping experiences. (I'm saving those to read later.) Thank you for sharing!
I've had innumerable emails from moms (and dads and grandparents and teenagers) telling me that they could totally relate to my story and thanking me for letting them know they are not alone.
I had one (literally ONE out of the thousands of emails) person write and tell me that her kids always behave perfectly in public and are never a source of public humiliation. To her I said-
:::sound of crickets::: OK, that about sums up my response.
For anyone interested in numbers -
As of right now, I've had 18,417 people hit this blog today (despite the fact that the traffic had it down for a while there this morning.)
I've had 149, 023 people hit my auction.
I have 2,736 watchers on this auction.
I've had 1/2 a cup of coffee instead of my usual 6 because I feel like throwing up from all this attention.
I had to call in 2 reinforcements (ie grandma and grandpa) to watch the little ones today so I could sit on my butt reading mail.
I've had 18 finger cramps from typing too much.
I've had 3 job offers.
And we've got about 2 hours to go on this auction!
262 comments:1 – 200 of 262 Newer› Newest»
- Becca said...
well, Im blogging about you on my blog right now. saw your new post!! I hope this experience brings some more fun your way!! I wish you the best! You and all the moms out there making the most of our crazy little lives!!
- August 22, 2007 at 12:51 PM
- Patti said...
You are a hoot. I read your auction and now your blog. You are hysterical!!! And honest. I love it!!!
- August 22, 2007 at 12:51 PM
- Kristin said...
I just wanted to say that I read your auction! I just loved it. You remind me of ME! A friend of mine sent me the link to it in an email, so I had to just check it out.
I just wanted to give you kudos for your witty sense of humor with 6 kids (I am having #7 and have 4 step children for a total of 11!). There are days that I just sit and wonder what the hell am I doing! You brightened my day.
- August 22, 2007 at 12:52 PM
- Amy said...
Dawn, that's nuts! So crazy how everything can change in a day!
Can I have one of your job offers?!
- August 22, 2007 at 12:54 PM
Three job offers? That's too funny. Enjoyed your "short story" and I can TOTALLY relate. I can relate so much and that's the reason I woke up at 5 am on Saturday so I could grocery shop without my kids :0)
- August 22, 2007 at 1:00 PM
- Kristine McKowen said...
Found your blog through your ebay auction that I found on a January 2001 Playgroup Forum I belong too.
Loved reading your auction! So I had to check out your blog, which I will now bookmark.
Thanks for brightening my day!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:05 PM
Hope you make lots of money! Looks like you're up to $100 on your little pack of Pokemon cards.
Oh, and you should let that one lady know that aliens have kidnapped her children and replaced them with realistic looking-but not acting-robots.
- August 22, 2007 at 1:05 PM
- Michelle said...
Just saw a link to your auction via cafemom.com and I laughed my butt off!!! I actually hope to have lots of kids, but I'm prepared for the scenario like you wrote about. You go!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:05 PM
- supermomimnot said...
If any of those job offers involve writing...I hope you JUMP on the chance! I haven't read anything this entertaining in a while. Glad to have found your blog - now I have something I can look forward to reading everday besides horrible world events and stupid celebrities that don't know which way is up. You rock!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:11 PM
You realize you just opened the door to your fame right? You've got a lot of substance and this is going to take you somewhere, could be the asylum, but somewhere! Congrats mom.
- August 22, 2007 at 1:11 PM
- Jess said...
Just saw your auction via babycenter.com and I thought it was just great. The sad thing is I only have 2 kids and they do that crap to me at the store. More power to you!! Congrats on your fame hope to hear more from you!!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:11 PM
- Liza in NC said...
I've linked your sale on my blog, too. I've only read your most recent blog post, but I look forward to reading the rest. :) This is fun to watch!
God bless,
- August 22, 2007 at 1:14 PM
- Rachel said...
I loved reading your auction and blog! You are too funny! Thanks for the laughs!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:14 PM
please, please, transfer the story from your auction to your blog...so we can keep sending people to it. it's HILARIOUS!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:18 PM
- cjmr said...
You're so much fun, though!
*goes off to add to bookmarks folder 'big family blogs'*
- August 22, 2007 at 1:19 PM
I AM 71 YEARS OLD AND HAD 5 CHILDREN--SO I CAN RELATE TO EVERY THING YOU ARE GOING THROUGH.........back in the 50"s when i took mine i had to have a harness for the little darlings........oh so much fun..today i'm not certain but if the harness isn't outlawed, because of curelity to children?? i love your stories--you really do need to write a book. my grandsons wife sent me your e bay link..hope you make a bundle........
- August 22, 2007 at 1:19 PM
Just wanted to say that I think you are hilarious! Thanks for making my day!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:20 PM
- Bella said...
I got your ebay auction through a mommy group and I am on page 3 of the "Questions" I am still rolling. I am a new mother to a large family since I've adopted my husband's two boys when I already had two children of my own. His boys are grown but its still chaos going anywhere with a 19 year old and a 4 year old and god forbid they be in the same room! I used to mock others complaining by saying thats why I only had 1 boy did I learn lol
My friend has a tag that says...
Yes we know how it happens and apparently we're good at it. I'll let you know if we're done after I hit menopause yes their all mine thanks for asking! Yes, same da, but we are waiting on DNA results, So we can see if I'm there mother.
I am a blogger myself although I wish I had half the wit sometimes LOL
Crazy Mother to 4 hoping for #5 after deployment lol
- August 22, 2007 at 1:21 PM
- sewgracious said...
I got the link to your auction from a sewing forum that I visit. Most of us are Moms so your story gave us all a good LOL!
Enjoy your 15 minutes although I think it may last a little longer! ;-)
You've got a great sense of humor and I love your writing style!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:23 PM
- B-Jo said...
I loved your story on eBay, and I've bookmarked your blog to read along with my others...
Just wait till the national channels start calling for interviews... You could be on the Today show, or Good Morning America. What will you do then? Will you actually thank the kids for being sneaky and conniving? Or will you threaten them within an inch of their little lives for bringing on the nausea and torture of being "famous"? Either way, good luck, and I do hope you make the best of all of this, as for the job offers, I am up for taking one too, if you can spare it...
- August 22, 2007 at 1:27 PM
- allison said...
just 35 minutes left!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:28 PM
- Mara said...
Your eBay auction is the best I've ever seen, ha ha! I only have two small boys (3 & 5) but I know what you mean when people ask if your kids are yours...sometimes I ask them if they're asking because they want one....
- August 22, 2007 at 1:28 PM
I was just thinking, you should really sell more things around the house!! I mean Pokemon cards for $116 geesh!! :o I think you are a hoot! I am pretty sure you should be getting a call from Letterman or Oprah here pretty soon! :)
Best of luck to you and your family!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:31 PM
- misdee said...
i followed your a link to your ebay auction and just laughed so much. sort of thing mine do and i only have 3 of them!
then found your blog, and you are cracking me up. have bookmarked you as well :)
- August 22, 2007 at 1:31 PM
I feel for you. Kudos for being a parent to your kids. They may not see it now, but they will be glad for it when they grow up.
Giant over in Virginia had check out lanes that were supposed to be always open without all the kid tempting items. There is a chance that some other stores might put that in as a feature if asked.
- August 22, 2007 at 1:33 PM
- Michael said...
How come grandma and grandpa don't watch the kids so you can grocery shop? Or a babysitter? I know shopping by yourself doesn't lead to fun anecdotes but it certainly is faster
- August 22, 2007 at 1:34 PM
Mother to six here too... been breeding since 1996 but just thankful to find out I am not the only one losing my sanity...
And damn those evil Pokemon...
- August 22, 2007 at 1:35 PM
- AP mama said...
I have been laughing ALL day after reading your Ebay auction! You have an amazing wit!! You simply MUST write a book!! You have really made my day, thank you for making me laugh and smile! God bless you and your family!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:36 PM
- Brandi said...
You are a hoot! That ebay ad was so hilarious. I emailed it to everyone I knew with large families. I will be checking your blog daily now since I put it on my favorites! Can't wait to see how much $ you got out of those cards.
- August 22, 2007 at 1:36 PM
I am SO glad that someone shared the link to your auction on a homeschoolers list and my 13 yr old son, last of 4 at home, and we laughed ourselves silly reading ALL of the Q/A's on Ebay!! I'll bet you end up setting the record for number of hits on ebay by the time your auction ends. At this time it is up to $122.50 and I am sure that in the last few minutes there will be a frnezy of more bids, just so that the winner can say THEY won YOUR auction!! ROFLMBO
Thanks so much for sharing your humor, look into www.lulu.com if you decide to publish this work.
- August 22, 2007 at 1:37 PM
If I'd have found your blog before the auction I would have put you on my reader :)
A mom (esp. of a larger family) has to have a sense of humor to make it though the day.
Looking forward to reading more about you.
God bless,
- August 22, 2007 at 1:37 PM
- Brenda said...
I belong to a message board where someone posted the link to your e-bay sale. I read a LOT and absolutely love how you write!!
I am going to bookmark your blog and keep visiting.
Good luck!
(oh, and I'm not a stripper LOL, just used the xx's like the teens do/did for their Myspace names since stardancer was taken!)
- August 22, 2007 at 1:38 PM
Hey Dawn,
I loved your auction and I think you're a very talented writer. I got so many laughs out of that! I am so glad that your bids are getting so high. Your blog is great too! You sound like a really neat lady.
- August 22, 2007 at 1:38 PM
For those who want to subscribe to your blog ....
On your main page scroll down until you see "Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)" ... click in the linky part "Posts (Atom)" ... choose how you wish to subscribe using the drop down list ... complete the process. I now have you on my Google homepage! ;) .. Enjoy the fame ... I'm sure you'll be on the Today and Good Morning show before long!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:41 PM
My best friend in the world had a huge surgery last week, I can't wait to show her this. Great story, great auction and grats on the profit! I hope you use it to go out to a nice dinner & hire a sitter... sounds like you deserve it!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:41 PM
- Crazy Raven Productions said...
Add me to the list of people who absolutely loved your rant on eBay, and hope fervently that you'll someday write a book or something because you're an awesome writer.
Best of luck to you and the family!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:42 PM
Relly fun stuff you write, so you really deserve all the attention!
IT media in Sweden wrote an article about you:
Cheers and keep up the great work!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:44 PM
- atypical said...
My husband emailed me the ebay link because a coworker of his wondered if it was us. :)
Yup, I've got 6 as well (though slightly older than yours).
Thanks for the laugh! My favorite part, of course, is the list of varied responses to the "Are they all yours?" I have used a few of those answers before.
- August 22, 2007 at 1:47 PM
You are the Erma Bombeck of our day. I really hope you take one of those jobs! I would love to read more of what you have to say. You speak to a mothers soul.
- August 22, 2007 at 1:47 PM
I am officially inviting you to www.sybermoms.com because you would absolutely fit in there.
Glad to have found your blog!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:47 PM
- Michelle W. said...
Your auction is the best ebay ad EVER!!!
Michelle W.
- August 22, 2007 at 1:47 PM
- motherkearney said...
Too funny!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:49 PM
- Cat said...
Its raining in Scotland, but seeing your auction and your blog today has brightened my day, thank you for the laughs!! I have only 2 kids and shopping with them is a nightmare, so imagine my sheer delight when I discover that my grocery store does online shopping and delivery! No more shopping, maybe badger your store to do the same thing, start a campaign LOL
Anyway, I just also wanted to let you know I have bookmarked your blog, and, I have let mommys at a parenting board I belong to in on your action and your blog each one of us understands you, you and your kids are normal :)
Good luck with your auction, treat yourself :)
- August 22, 2007 at 1:52 PM
- Laura said...
I have 2 little ones (4 & 6) but just the other day they were being so horrible in the store that I left my full cart in the middle of the store and walked out! I so hope that the pokemon cards at least pay for your shopping trip! I am adding you to my del.icio.us acct right now!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:54 PM
could you publish the auction description on your blog too...
- August 22, 2007 at 1:55 PM
- m.Lee said...
Add me to your list of new readers!
Thank you! I am at the end of my first pregnancy (officially late as of today) and you reminded me that there are advantages to keeping her inside me!
You're my new hero!
No pressure to respond to me. Get some rest those kids are enough don't worry about us commenters!
Good luck with the ebay auction.
- August 22, 2007 at 1:55 PM
- Lara said...
I hope your auction goes well and pays for ALL your groceries... You gave me a great laugh on my birthday! :-)
- August 22, 2007 at 1:57 PM
I hope your going to use your profits on the Pokemon cards to spoil yourself.
I too found your blog via your ebay, which was so accurate of shopping with kids.... whether that be 1 kid or 6!!! (Though I prefer it with none.)
Walkng round with chewed up cake - I mean only a mothers love can stand that.
Enjoy the attention, you have a great writing style.
- August 22, 2007 at 1:57 PM
I only have two but know exactly what you go through.
Hilarious eBay posting - I loved reading it.
Good luck with your flock
- August 22, 2007 at 2:00 PM
Thanks for a great laugh from another new fan who expects to see you on the Today Show very soon!!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:01 PM
- Josh said...
Great writing, I loved reading the ebay auction. Hope you get some crazy good job from this!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:02 PM
- Beckys blog said...
I read your auction...that's great! That's exactly why whenever possible, I leave the kids home with my husband when we need groceries. I seriously dread running errands with them in tow!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:03 PM
- Pam said...
You are a hoot! I saw your ebay auction and had to come and see the blog too! Thanks so much for such a great laugh! I'm sure to be back! :)
- August 22, 2007 at 2:04 PM
- ArcticAngel said...
I read your auction from a link my friend sent me...i was laughing so hard my kids just looked at me like i had officially lost it. do you have copyrights on the responses to "are they all yours?" I have 4 kids and get that all the time, i've added you to my favorites! Don't melt under the pressure, just be you! it's obviously worked to this point!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:04 PM
- MP said...
I know I sent at least one person. I'm really happy for you..AND I want you to take that money from Ebay and get your eyebrows waxed or something.
- August 22, 2007 at 2:04 PM
It is Finished.
Congratulations on the $142.51... Your entertainment value is much higher than the final bid on you auction!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:05 PM
- Beth said...
Holy Moly! Your auction just ended and I have a business suggestion...I'll buy a bunch of random things and have you write the description for ebay. We'll make a killing!! j/k - congrats on the auction and I can totally relate to the shopping trials and tribulations - particularly with my husband;) The whole "It was green" thing strikes a chord in my frustrated heart!! I have passed the auction and your blog to all my friends and look forward to reading more from you!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:08 PM
- Katie said...
Love your auction and your writing style. As a mom of 5, I totally understand the grocery shopping trip. And camping. What's up with charging more for additional kids? We usually pretend the twins are one person (they are identical) and hope no one notices. hehe
- August 22, 2007 at 2:11 PM
You truly should write a book!!! I'll be the first one in line to buy it! The only thing I wish I had done before I read your eBay ad was to use the bathroom... there's a chance my 16 month old daughter and I now have one more thing in common...
- August 22, 2007 at 2:12 PM
I was ROFLMBO!! You're an excellent writer! You really should write a book; I would definitely buy it! I can barely manage to take my 2 kids to the grocery store and keep my sanity; so I don't know how you can do it with 6! God Bless you! BTW, you're a hit with the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base wives community!!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:13 PM
- Sentimental Visions Photography said...
Loved the ebay post! I have one child and he does the exact same thing! It's nice to read a blog that is funny and whitty for a change!! awesome stuff!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:14 PM
I loved your ebay post, so I had to check out your blog.
Consider yourself bookmarked! :)
- August 22, 2007 at 2:16 PM
- Kim said...
I hope you are enjoying your new found fame. What's next? Oprah? I just twittered about you and bookmarked your blog. I'm a mom of three boys--ages 5, 7, and 42 (uhhh... does my husband count as a child?) Our two dogs are even boys. I feel like I live in a frat house. I can totally relate to your stories. Please keep them coming. You are an inspiration.
- August 22, 2007 at 2:16 PM
- Veronica said...
Girl, you need to take the money and get something for yourself and yourself only!!! I support you 100% in what you are doing! And I agree with Beckys blog...Next time you have to go shopping, leave the kids with hubby. Let him have some of the fun!!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:16 PM
- Tina said...
Visit my blog and take a look at ClustrMaps. It will keep track of all the visits to your blog when you add it!
BTW, this has been a fun detour to my day!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:17 PM
- Amber said...
congrats on the auction!! you HAVE to tell us what you are going to do with all that cash!!!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:19 PM
- Lindsy said...
Oh my goodness! Finally someone out there who has my kind of humor! LOL! Your E-Bay listing cracked me up and your blog is a hoot as well. Good luck with all the kids and grocrey shopping ~ I have three boys and I am currently checking out all the local mental facilities ~ HA!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:22 PM
- *Kristal* said...
I don't think there is anything left to say that hasn't already been said...so I'll just say "Thank you" for giving me a good laugh this morning (that's when I read your famous ebay auction). It's over now-the auction that is. Way to go. And congratulations on your new-found fame. Enjoy it!!!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:24 PM
- Mrs.Temple said...
I think you are just wonderful. So fresh and honest- and who knows? maybe the next jk rowling!!! You've made my day!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:25 PM
- Kevin said...
Behold the power of Fark.com! After this got green-lighted to the main page, you were bound to get tens of thousands of hits. Hope it pays off with a writing career!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:27 PM
- Dawn said...
I am delighted at the bid at which your cards ended! I do hope the winning bidder pays up! :)
- August 22, 2007 at 2:28 PM
- Tara said...
What a hoot you are! When you get your book published, let me know - we all want it!! :-D
- August 22, 2007 at 2:30 PM
SUGGESTION: Print out this blog and some comments to put into a notebook so that you'll have a hard copy to show your grandchildren all about your "sudden internet fame". You're a celebrity! And rightly so. Time to show off to the family. Forever... and ever... and ever....
Best of luck to you! I love this blog more than pancakes.
- August 22, 2007 at 2:33 PM
- Kirsten said...
Got the link to your e-bay auction through TheParentStation.com and thought it was great! I only have 2 lil ones and they're enough "fun" in public! You're my hero! :)
Congrats on the auction!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:37 PM
- ************************** said...
I read your ebay auction and had to check out your blog. I'm a mom to five crazy critters myself. I got such a kick out of your grocery shopping description. Holy cow, are you living my life? LOL! I especially loved how chipper you were with the first "Are they all yours?" and then to see the decline was SO funny and SO, SO true. The poor 16 year-old checkout person always gets the worst of me. I'm hoping your ebay auction goes well. Seriously, is there something we don't know about these dumb Pokemon cards?
Anyway, I'm really looking forward to reading some more of your blog, but it appears my boys have dipped their sister in some mud and now the baby has to eat...darn kids!
Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone out here!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:38 PM
I found you through a local newspaper message board, and I must say your auction was absolutly hilarious!!! I'm sending this to my MIL as I'm sure she can relate, my hubby is one of 5. Keep blogging, congrats on the auction ending,and I'll keep reading. You have brought a serious laugh to my day :)
- August 22, 2007 at 2:39 PM
- Neverland Scraps said...
That is so exciting to read about your ebay auction! Tomorrow mornning, Im sending my readers of my blog to your EBay auction and then to your blog because lets face it---you are a great mother with a GREAT sense of humor! A lot of us mothers could take that as a lesson and learn to laugh at things that come our way!
Thanks for the great reading, I really appreciate it!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:39 PM
- Dixie Jo said...
Thank you so much for a great sense of humor. I have had a ROUGH 2 days with my kids specifically the 15 year old that wants to argue with the air...lol I am at my breaking point with my kids fighing and arguing with everything I say. I want to kill them. school can't start soon enough for me.
You are a great inspiration to me
Love ya,
- August 22, 2007 at 2:42 PM
- April said...
Best of luck on the auction...:) Really enjoyed what I've read of your blog and what you'd written on the auction...you could be a hero to all us moms out there.
I have maybe 2 brain cells left...how do you do it?? :)
- August 22, 2007 at 2:43 PM
Will you marry me? :P
- August 22, 2007 at 2:49 PM
- Gombojav Tribe said...
FANTASTIC shopping trip! But, I think it's plagarism. Becasue that was MY shopping trip last week. :-P
I have five children. The oldest is six. When people ask me, "Are they ALL yours?" I am often tempted to respond, "No I run a daycare only for curly-haired Asian children." Haven't mustered up the guts to say it yet.
After the last two trips to the market when a display of pepperoni and another display of cheap cookies were knocked down by the three year old I've thought about designing a cart that came with handcuffs, several on each side. So the baby could ride in the sling, the toddler in the seat and the other three could be handcuffed to the cart and thereby unable to reach the apple on the bottom of the pile.
When someone says, "You have your hands full!" I smile and say, "No, I have a heart-ful!" Seems nicer than other things I've thought up.
My blog is www.gombojav.blogspot.com Stop on by. We'll put our amputated feet up and drink a cold and multiple times reheated cup of yesterday's coffee.
- August 22, 2007 at 2:50 PM
- Holy Weasel said...
I love you ebay auction. it reminds me of the time I took my daughter apple picking. And she ate more than her weight in donuts when my ex was looking at pumpkins, since I couldn't see how many she ate I offered to weigh her and pay the difference.
- August 22, 2007 at 2:52 PM
- Ann said...
Congratulations on your ebay auction! $142.50 for a $5 pack of pokemon cards is truly a testament to your witty writing style. Way to go!
By the way, inquiring minds at mommychats want to know, what were the job offers?
- August 22, 2007 at 2:54 PM
- Kimmi Fitzer said...
Loved your blog and ebay auction! I can't imagine that many people reading my blog!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:57 PM
- Jenn said...
TOOOOO FUUNNNNYYYY!!!!!! I loved it, all of it, the auction, the blog! You remind me of...we me haha! I am always trying to put wit into the crazyness of having a buggy load of kids! I have 5 -- ages 10, 5, 4, 2, and 4 mo... and often times a foster kid or two as well......
Here is my blog:
while it has been neglected much since February and the additon of a new one....baby that is, and the subtraction of some more brain cells. I too get the comments ARE THEY ALL yours?!?! Hey well do I have a great web site for you for all those come backs!
Here is an example:
You have your hands full!
Yes, happily so!
Yes, and my heart too.
Don't say anything, just look puzzled at your hands. (This does obviously not work if you are carrying a baby :-)
Yes, but I would rather have my hands full than empty!
Are they all yours?
No, I just went to Rent-a-Brat.
No, this is not all of them, my oldest is at home with the triplets.
No, actually two are the mailman's and I am not sure whose is that one.....
We always say YES, because they are OURS....but actually 3 bio, 1 niece, 2 adopted and 4 foster!! But ours in our eyes!!
No, a couple of them starting following us a few minutes ago. -- This is especially funny when you look at your kids and realize that one of them really ISN'T yours -- he had just started following you and you didn't notice before...
Anyway there are tons more on the page, funny stuff!!!
Have fun! See ya Later,
Triple Stroller Jenn
- August 22, 2007 at 2:57 PM
I was laughing so hard reading your ebay auction.
OH how I needed that.
My kids do some horribly embarrassing things while out in public (and even at home...) But I only have 2.
Thanks for the laugh.
- August 22, 2007 at 2:57 PM
- Queen Mary said...
You better buy yourself something nice with your winnings! I have a 3.5 y.o. and 16 month old can can barely make it through the store without needed a large bottle of tequila when I get home so I give you props!!
- August 22, 2007 at 2:59 PM
- Zai said...
You are absolutely hilarious! Thanks for the great laugh, it made my day:)
- August 22, 2007 at 3:02 PM
Just remember they eventually grow up (not the hubby though)...some even leaave home .....Mom of 3 growedups ..Well done on the auction btw
- August 22, 2007 at 3:03 PM
Hi! I'm the one that said I still like to poke the packaged meat. I said fish eyes were my fav, but perhaps it's the hamburger. It has some give.
No seriously. I haven't done it in years. That is not to say I haven't been tempted.
Congratulations on your sucess. Now you must sell advertising space. Just make it cool stuff.
- August 22, 2007 at 3:06 PM
- Rhonda Walker said...
Dawn - I completely feel your expereience through my whole body...down to the amputated feet! I read your auction, and now your blog. I can tell you that getting you published will not be as hard as you think. If you are interested in compiling your work give me a shout out and I'll give you some great contact information! I would love to see you in print, and would definitely purchase your book. Would make Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul look like a great prop for the unlevel washing machine! You can reach me at email@example.com I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in print! P.S. I bookmarked your blog so I can read much and laugh often.
- August 22, 2007 at 3:06 PM
- Traci said...
You are now my hero! That many hits in one day! But your ebay entry was hilarious! You deserve the attention!
- August 22, 2007 at 3:09 PM
so i left a comment on your vbs post,
but i must leave one here too.
you = amazing writer.
find a writing contract, and write. write write write. you'll be famous.
and for now? like i said. you're now an internet phenom. you're basically famous now. congratulations!!! you obviously deserve it. no more blogging in oblivion. :D :D
- August 22, 2007 at 3:15 PM
You go, girl! Take that $$$ from your ebay auction and treat yourself to a massage!
- August 22, 2007 at 3:16 PM
I just read your auction story, even though it's already ended. I laughed and shuddered my way through! You are a BRAVE BRAVE BRAVE woman to go grocery shopping with that many kids!
I'm bookmarking your blog. You are an inspiration :-)
- August 22, 2007 at 3:17 PM
omg, you are so funny. your ebay auction was posted on craigslist.com and i just had to check it out. you're writing is great and i will definitely be back to read your blog.
ps: love the picture thread of you.
- August 22, 2007 at 3:21 PM
- Mrs. U said...
Just wanted you to know that I emailed Fox & Friends about your auction and blog. You are really funny! I think you and your family would be WONDERFUL to hear from on TV!! A definite bright spot in our day!!
Mrs. U
- August 22, 2007 at 3:21 PM
- Christie said...
hi! I was directed to your auction on Ebay from a Xanga blogger friend.
How funny!!! I feel the same way and I only have three...soon 4..kids.
The auction gave me a good laugh...thanks!
- August 22, 2007 at 3:27 PM
Sometimes I have trouble managing with one little boy. My hat is off to you for being able to manage your group and maintain a sense of humor while at it! And thanks so much for finding the time to share.
- August 22, 2007 at 3:28 PM
- Mommy Musings said...
You are hysterical! I will probably mention you on my blog..lol! Way to go on that auction. :)
- August 22, 2007 at 3:28 PM
- Rhonda said...
Your ebay auction was so funny...thank you for giving me something to laugh about while I'm at work.
I do feel your pain though....I only have 3 kids and I hated to take them to the store, as a matter of fact I still do hate taking them and they are older!!! The endless "can I have's"....oh my.
- August 22, 2007 at 3:32 PM
I can't thank you enough for this add.I have a 4 year old a 2 year old and a husband who's always out of town.I cannot tell you how much I dislike grocery shopping for all the reasons you covered.The big difference is that you have managed to hold onto your sanity long enough to write it all down and make some money at the same time!You are a goddess!
Thanks for the best read in a long time!
- August 22, 2007 at 3:33 PM
Thank you for writing my blog for me today! I was all set to type out my own, when a friend sent me the link to your auction.
Once I started reading it, I realized I could take the day off and let you do my work for me!
I have 5 kids, and I homeschool them, so I know all about what you're going through, right down to the "7th child".
If you ever get bored (Ha Ha!) you can check mine out at www.myspace.com/lis525
Thanks for the laughs!
- August 22, 2007 at 3:35 PM
You are hilarious! Please write a book or two or ten!
- August 22, 2007 at 3:36 PM
- B&B said...
LOL ~~ Figured you needed MORE attention, so I told my few readers about you on my blogs...couldn't resist!
Take care! And thanks for the laughs!
- August 22, 2007 at 3:40 PM
You are too funny. PLEASE don't stop! I just bookmarked ya. Oh, and looking at your photos...I think we had some of the same outfits...and hairdos (and eyebrows)...
- August 22, 2007 at 3:40 PM
I loved your ebay description and your blog is just as funny.
This is the reason why i want to have a family, so i can share my adventures. That's if i ever get a girlfriend. (victim of the college loser in the parents house and hard to find a job here in sunny florida [thanks outsourcing immigration] type of thing)
you briten up another person and you know its well worth it.
- August 22, 2007 at 3:42 PM
- Brittany said...
I just found your blog through a link to your Pokemon auction (shock) that someone sent me in an email . This is going to be a new favorite read for me :). I don't have any kids, but I want to have a "brood" just like you one day! Your humor cracks me up! Thanks for the laughs.
- August 22, 2007 at 3:45 PM
- Rachael said...
Love your blog, love your auction, it's all good : )
On my board (where the link is going the rounds) we're hoping you'll use the pokemon profits for a spa day for you!
- August 22, 2007 at 3:48 PM
- fashionprincess said...
very kool article,and good luck with the auction. i don't know if you're into fashion but here's a great website about fall makeup and hairstyles. "2007 fall hairstyles"
- August 22, 2007 at 3:49 PM
- Kristen said...
You have earned every accolade and job offer.
Oh, and PLEASE post your e-bay description on your blog.
Thanks for making me laugh,
- August 22, 2007 at 3:50 PM
- Taren said...
Wow, you are an inspiration. You are so funny and witty and I am addicted to your blog. Can't wait to read more!
- August 22, 2007 at 3:51 PM
I had 5 children in 7 1/2 years - when we took them out for dinner People would ask the inevitable question - These kids are so cute! are they ALL yours ???? to which their Father would reply - No, we leave the ugly ones home !
- August 22, 2007 at 3:51 PM
I think you will get more people looking at your site, one of the biggest sites in sweden has posted you on there news site.
- August 22, 2007 at 3:58 PM
- JenLo said...
You are too funny! I'm sure the E-bayers have never read an auction description quite like that!
- August 22, 2007 at 4:04 PM
- Amesie said...
So will you be going on another grocery shopping trip with your earnings? ;). Your auction was the best and I'm also a new reader to your blog. You're hilarious. I'm not a mom myself but I'm the oldest of five and my parents often got the "are they all yours" comments and the "you're having ANOTHER one?!" comments when my mom would be pregnant again. Loved the camping stories. When I was fourteen my parents drove us to Florida (from RI). We stopped at motels along the way and my dad would park the van in the back and tell us all to duck so he wouldn't get charged for extra kids!
- August 22, 2007 at 4:05 PM
I was linked to your ebay website off of www.fark.com, which is wierd, funny, and interesting news. From there I found your blog and spent a good part of my workday reading it and being happy I only have dogs! You have an amazing style of writing, I absolutly love reading your blog, and I would buy a book of yours if you wrote one!
- August 22, 2007 at 4:06 PM
- Bonnie said...
What a small world huh? I read about your ebay listing on austinmamas.com and had a good laugh. Thanks for brightening my day. I of course then proceeded to put it on my blog, thus adding to your feeling of being overwhelmed. Sorry but I have many friends who also need a good laugh. :) Bonnie
- August 22, 2007 at 4:10 PM
- amber said...
you are too. freaking. funny! i don't have kids, but i'm still sitting here cackling after reading your ebay auction description. seriously, thanks for helping brighten my day :-)
- August 22, 2007 at 4:13 PM
- Jeana said...
What, no proposal to marry you and whisk you away from your grocery shopping misery right after you help him channel money to his Swiss bank account?
I'm not sure taking hubby along is the answer, though. Here's what happened when I tried that...
Congrats on your newfound fame. Hope it's good to you!
- August 22, 2007 at 4:15 PM
- LILLIAN said...
OMG you are too funny. I was eating pretzels when I was reading your blog and I almost choked on the part with your legs being amputated. I was laughing so hard that I was crying. Taking you for making my day.
- August 22, 2007 at 4:18 PM
- Sandy said...
Ok, so I'll hop on the bandwagon. A link to the auction got sent around the local mom's group. I'm still marveling over getting 6 kids out of the house at one time and into the supermarket. Sometimes I think just coordinating a 5 year old and a 3 year old for a 'non-toy' shopping trip is punishment for some awful sin I committed in a past life. Thanks for the smile. I think we mom's all know that sometimes it's so very nice to know the trench we stand in on the battle field isn't a lonely trench. :)
- August 22, 2007 at 4:18 PM
Hummmmm.All Mom's deserve combat pay!! Sounds a wee bit to me like a day teaching the 5 year old kindergarten class (of 14 of them :)) or 'supervising' 'them' on the playground!!
Wonderful read- truly authentic response Because I Said So!!
Check out my blog for encouragement dear one....You scratch my itch- I'll scratch yours!
Mom of 2; but my oldest 'counts' as 3!
pluckypilgrim :)
- August 22, 2007 at 4:20 PM
- Erin said...
omg you are absolutely hilarious!
i have been laughing so hard at some of your posts i'm in tears :)
- August 22, 2007 at 4:23 PM
- Jean said...
I was reading a forum post on etsy.com and found the link to your auction.... I sat and read the whole thing twice! You are so funny and down to earth.... and a great Mom! Congrats on your action end price and I'll be watching your blog!
Jean :)
- August 22, 2007 at 4:23 PM
- Nanette said...
Just chiming in to say that your ebay listing made me laugh out loud, and I'm not even a parent. You're a great writer. Keep it up!
- August 22, 2007 at 4:27 PM
8-22-07...OMG... I would buy your books for sure!! Please consider writing books or screenplays!! And BTW, I had my 2 kids - 5 years apart, on purpose, to keep my sanity!! LOL! Congrats on your auction!!
- August 22, 2007 at 4:31 PM
Loved your ebay ad AND your blog. I'm the mom of 3 and I can relate... not sure how you handle 6!! My hat is off to you. Keep writing, you're captivating a lot of people!
- August 22, 2007 at 4:31 PM
- Ally Blue said...
Best laugh I've had in a while! You have a great writing style, if you wrote a book I'd buy it in a heartbeat :D
- August 22, 2007 at 4:31 PM
- TheHMC said...
Like so many others have said, You are hilarious. You tell stories kind of the way I do and for that, you get MAD PROPS- because I love to hear stories told that way(hence the reason I tell them like that ;)).
Way to go- I do the lectures too. I'm lucky in the sense that my kids don't go *toooo* insane when we go to the store, but ohhh lordy do we have our times! All of us do!
I loved reading what you wrote. If I'd had the $$ I would've bid on the dang cards myself because my oldest two LOVE the stupid things and refuse to waste more money on them than I have to.
Keep up with the funny reading. You're officially bookmarked.
And.. if you ever need a night out, give me a yell. I have 4 kids, 2 german shephards and a baby on the way. Not to mention the man-type husband-ish thing that lives here as well ;). I need all the friends I can get LOL!
- August 22, 2007 at 4:59 PM
A friend of mine (also a mom to many) showed me your "shopping adventure story" on ebay and I had to laugh. I said, "This is me, minus two kids" I get the same comments, the same questions over and over. And the astounded look when I say yes, they are all mine. Everyone says I look too young to have four kids. They obviously can't see the gray hair and fine wrinkles due to the blinding cuteness of all my kids. When asked about the kids I say, "Yes, they are all mine and we are done" (currently we have no plans to add to the tribe or zoo as they are frequently called). Thanks for making me laugh! I know it certainly helps to have a sense of humor when raising kids. Have a great day! :)
- August 22, 2007 at 5:00 PM
- EC said...
Well add me to the list!! I'm a regular blogger and when my friend sent me your ebay listing to read I had to come check out your blog for myself!
Yes, you were hysterical and you make a killing on those pokemon cards!! I think I might just have to come back and read again :) I ditto everyone who said - write a book and take the job offers!!! Your 15 minutes of fame has started and you need to run out and make the most of it!!!!!!!!
You WILL be a famous author one day - I know, I'm a writer too and I have to say you need to have a book/magazine/regular column/ whatever they sent to you do it!
- August 22, 2007 at 5:02 PM
I read your posting on ebay in Ireland and its hysterical. I have two kids and I take my hat off to you! You should write a book. Brill.
- August 22, 2007 at 5:03 PM
- Tina said...
I'd buy your book, too. I can relate with just two little ones. I thought I was the only one to carry wet cookie around in my hand while holding a toddler on my hip and trying to keep another toddler in the cart, while pusing it with two fingers.
As for the woman with the "perfect children," they're just quiet because they're afraid of being beat with the stick their mom keeps up her butt.
I agree that you'll be on the Today show...let us know, so we can watch!
- August 22, 2007 at 5:04 PM
"Are they all yours?" I used to get that question when I was out in public with my three children (all grown now) and some of their friends. Yes, I did take extra kids along with me.
- August 22, 2007 at 5:05 PM
- My Flock Rocks! said...
I just found your blog and eBay auction thru peoria.com...that would be, Peoria Illinois...you are to funny! I am adding you to my favorite reads on my blog! Keep up the great smiles! :)
- August 22, 2007 at 5:05 PM
- Michielle said...
Hi, I had to come post a comment. i have 11 children and have so been there. I loved your essay on why you were selling them and admire you for doing so. I would have probably just thrown them away.
you can read about us at
have a wonderful day and buy yourself something with that money.
- August 22, 2007 at 5:08 PM
- jd kaplan said...
Great blog. In case no one above me has already answered your question...you can subscribe to the blog by clicking the link near the bottom called "Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)". I managed to add the feed straight to my google homepage from the resulting page that I got from clicking that link...
- August 22, 2007 at 5:09 PM
A friend of mine sent me the link to your ebay auction and I must say that your ruminations on a trip to the grocery store has to be one of the funniest thing I've ever read. I agree . . . you so should write a book!
I empathize with you because I have three boys, Davon who's 12, the youngest two Drew (almost 5) and Dylan (who just turned 3). The youngest are 22 months apart and I swear it's like having a set of twins. Those dudes are about to drive me to drink.
I enjoyed your auction story so much I'm putting your blog in my favorites.
Keep your head up and know that I am not laughing at you. I so feel your pain (and the enormous joy of being a mommy). You are truly a super woman! You go, girl!!!!!!!!
- August 22, 2007 at 5:15 PM
- Suzanne said...
saw your auction on two boards (diaperswappers.com and thebabywearer.com) and loved reading it! you've got a great talent.. and in some strange way make me feel a bit more sane for having our third kiddo w/ hopefully more later. LOL
- August 22, 2007 at 5:15 PM
Well, let me add a comment, too:
You write SO well, and even though I am "only" a mother of three I can totally relate to your story!
(By the way, my two older ones, age 9 and 5, can easily compete with your bunch when it comes to grocery shopping -- and I'm totally not looking forwards to when the baby will join them, *lol*)
So long -- and thanks for the great story!
- August 22, 2007 at 5:22 PM
- LaDonna Coy said...
You simply must write a book although I can't imagine when with six children to care for ... (grin). While I suspect you could go through the process and get a publisher you can also self-publish at www.lulu.com ... if you do ... I will buy the book and a few extra copies to give as gifts to my friends. You go Girl!
- August 22, 2007 at 5:24 PM
- Mistress Pounce said...
Ahhh, the glories of the internet. ^_^
Enjoy the fame. *giggles*
BTW -- thoroughly enjoyable write-up for ebay. ;)
- August 22, 2007 at 5:24 PM
I loved te shopping comments too.. i SO know what it is to take 6 kids shopping. I have six boys, myself.. but I can't write well, like you!
- August 22, 2007 at 5:28 PM
- Beth said...
This is great. I'm commenting just so i can be recorded as being part of the week you became famous. Great writing. Maybe you can get someone to pay you what you're worth now that you're famous. hehe!
- August 22, 2007 at 5:29 PM
- mom of 3 so far said...
congrats on such a successful ebay sale and for your instant "fame"!!! I enjoyed reading your auction and your blog is definately going to become one of my regular stops!!!
Dawn in Illinois
- August 22, 2007 at 5:30 PM
- jenn said...
After a night of cleaning up vomit from one of "all of those kids" that are mine (why is it that they choose to eat a half a bag of grapes before bed on the night they fall ill) and subsequently trying to keep myself from joining the hurl-fest, I just had to say your auction (though ended now) was the pick me up I needed. Thanks a bunch and visit our blog someday when the traffic dies down.
Jenn, another mom who constantly get's the "are all those kids yours" question at the store
- August 22, 2007 at 5:31 PM
Ok don't hate me. I too loved your writing so much so that after reading it to my husband and kids, I forwarded it to Oprah. You are the kind of story we all need to hear about. Thanks for giving me a great laugh! Hope to see you on Oprah!! - Sheri
- August 22, 2007 at 5:37 PM
I just came home from grocery shopping with my five kids to see a link to your auction on our homeschool curriculum forums. I was so glad to see you had a blog and can't wait to see the rest of your writing- parenting humor from people with just one or two kids can be funny, but your humor I can relate to so much more :) And, hey, at least you bought the Pokemon cards- I have come out of the store with DVDs stuck under the baby carrier twice that I unintentionally shoplifted, but after five kids and many bags of things were in the car there was no way I was going back in.
Amy in Hawaii
- August 22, 2007 at 5:44 PM
Hi, Just wanted to tell you how refreshing it is to have another mom tell it like it is. I am a mom to five kids. My husband and I just laughed and laughed because we totally relate. God bless!
- August 22, 2007 at 5:46 PM
Hey there.
You have a very witty style of writing, and certainly tonnes of source material. I read through your entire blog (I work 12 hours shifts at an impossibly easy job...lots of time to browse the web), and towards the end of it (which, since I was reading reverse, is the first entry. I'm funny that way), it suddenly struck me. M'dear, you are sitting on a gold mine.
I realized that I have no idea what I would do if a kid had their fingers glued together. I don't know anything about getting yogurt off of a tv (wipe and pray it hadn't set?). Nailpolish out of a toilet bowl? Completely alien to me (childless here, obviously).
But you! You have more experience than any sane parent could wish for! Have you considered creating a sort of Baby-911 website? What to do when Children Strike? Not necessarily parenting skills (as I've noticed everyone is an expert...), but practical stuff. What is the best way to find someone's free-range hermit crab? You could even take submissions (and maybe discover how to get butter out of carpet).
With a few google ad-sense ads, it would probably be a very useful and profitable site. Maybe enough to start a toddler boarding school....
Just a thought. Other than that, you write like someone who reads a lot. Which I mean as a very high compliment. Cheers and goodluck!
- August 22, 2007 at 5:46 PM
you deserve all the attention! this was the best read i've read in a while! and it is quickly circulating through all the mom message boards everywhere!
- August 22, 2007 at 5:47 PM
I just read your EBay auction and I was laughing so hard I nearly had tears in my eyes. I sent it to everyone I know. I have 4 kids myself and I get the "Are they all yours?" question all the time so I can only imagine how much more you must get it with 6. Plus I live near Seattle where people seem to think that 1 child is plenty and 2 may be pushing it, if you have children at all. I think there are more dogs than kids there. I also get poorly veiled shock when they find out I'm *gasp* a stay-at-home mom.
I think I laughed the hardest at your comment about your "7th child". I often tell people that I actually have 5 children, but one of them is older than me and masquerades as my husband. :o)
I know you are swamped with messages right now and you are obviously busy with your kids but I just wanted you to know that I'm right there with you! I look forward to reading your blog in the future and if you ever write a book I will snatch it up in a heartbeat. Thanks again for the laugh!
- August 22, 2007 at 5:48 PM
- Precious2God said...
You are hysterical...thanks for the laugh, I needed it today!!!
- August 22, 2007 at 5:48 PM
- Traci said...
Dawn...just read your whole blog from start to finish. Great fun.
Keep it up, and congrats on the new found fame.
I have put your blog in my favorites as well.
Take care.
- August 22, 2007 at 5:50 PM
- chanale said...
I just found your eBay auction through another blog, and I laughed so hard I cried. You really have a talent for writing! I hope you get a bundle for the auction. :)
- August 22, 2007 at 5:56 PM
- Mandii said...
Well u sure have created a stir in Ebay land.... people who dont even go 2 ebay now bombarding it just 2 read what has now been added to websites all over the world. Im in Australia and your Auction was added to a mum (mom) site here.. wtg hun.
I am a single mother of 4 daughters 10,8,6,4.... and yes i also get asked the stupid questions from people... but i get the bonus question, So you going to keep trying for a boy? i was never trying before for one, why would i start now????? yes the things people ask and say to you when u have a mini bus family. But you have made it now that when someone comments, i will laugh and think about your responses... Usually when people comment on how beautiful they are i will let them know they are up for sale... but no refunds when u get home and satan appears :D
well enjoy your day hun.. and good luck with thye future... keep on writing, but dont try to reply to all the comments.. you will be there for days just to complete 1days of comments, just blog your thoughts that will be enough for everyone... to bad if its not.. tell them ones to come take the kids for awhile and give u a break ;)
- August 22, 2007 at 5:57 PM
I recognise your life, and so will a lot of people I know. I think you should check out the Bad Mothers' Club, a UK-based (but international) community of real mums. A fair few dads there, too).
The byline of the club is: "In the aisle by the chill cabinets, no-one can hear you scream". That should tell you a lot :-) My wife S. is an active member...
- August 22, 2007 at 6:00 PM
Your Ebay message was forwarded to me by my homeschool group at hopefamiles.com. It is by far THE funniest story I have ever read! I was in tears from laughing so hard. I've forwarded to all of my friends.
I will chime in with others and say PLEASE write a book... it would be a best seller for sure! You are an inspiration to all of us Moms. :-)
- August 22, 2007 at 6:10 PM
- Aimee said...
OK - the auction? Sheer brilliance. Do you think anyone on Ebay might want the 2 rolls of Viva! paper towels and the 1 box of "extra fancy" plastic knives that my one year old threw in the cart? Probably not so much.
I'll come back and visit again - Just doing my best to heap more attention upon moms who deserve it :)
- August 22, 2007 at 6:11 PM
- Robyn said...
Well there's not much more for me to say, because it's all been said! Your story was great and I enjoyed reading it! It really made the rest of us feel like we were not alone! :)
Congrats on your sale!
- August 22, 2007 at 6:17 PM
- Wendy said...
I loved reading your ebay auctions!! We have the same life, except I CAN sew, and only have four kids.
You're a fantastic writer. Try to enjoy your fame.
- August 22, 2007 at 6:22 PM
- chad said...
Just wanted to let ya know 99.5 kiim in tucson az read your whole ebay auction (complete with a performance skit!) on the radio this morning!
- August 22, 2007 at 6:25 PM
I am a dad and when I saw the story (Digg?) I knew I had to forward it to my DW who immediately bent over laughing. I think your eBay listing and this blog have since been forwarded to her mommies group. Keep up the good writing!
- August 22, 2007 at 6:38 PM
- staci said...
I almost feel guilty posting a comment since you are so overwhelmed and rightfully so, but I just had to tell you it is so wonderful to hear someone else saying exactly what I feel!! I also have 6 children, since 1990! My second however was born in 94 when you started your brood!! I've also been told numerous times I should write a book. My kids are in every possible age range I think. 17 down to 2 1/2, and my favorite question of all when people see this, "do they all have the same father" Yes ma'am, they do! ha ha ha.. Thanks for the wonderful laugh, and keep smiling, the only thing that keeps us sane!
- August 22, 2007 at 6:42 PM
- Mary said...
I laughed so hard reading your ebay ad. I know how you feel.
- August 22, 2007 at 6:44 PM
I got linked to your auction by a friend and have wound up here. I think you are amazing! Seriously, if you have the opportunity to write a book or column etc do it! You express yourself so well and I can totally relate to your grocery shop experience. You are definitely a hero mummy!
- August 22, 2007 at 6:51 PM
- Della said...
I love your writing! It reminds me of the style used by the late and great Erma Bombeck. I have had visions of wanting more children after college is done and I'm settled into my work. You (or rather your kids, lol) burst that bubble for me. I love my daughter. I'm just glad there's only one of her! lol God Bless you, Honey!
- August 22, 2007 at 7:00 PM
- Jackie said...
You're refreshing and honest.
You know how some people have those "perfect kids" .... nothing goes wrong or when it does, it's a VERY unusual thing?! LOL It's a pleasure reading you... you're down to earth and lots of fun! :)
Call Me When You Get There
- August 22, 2007 at 7:06 PM
- Gina said...
Oh my gosh I am HOWLING with laughter over your eBay auction (KUDOS on raking in $142+!!! I hope the winner pays up!!!!) and so I had to subscribe to your blog via bloglines. I look forward to reading more from you.
- August 22, 2007 at 7:08 PM
First of all, I want to let you know, you have all my sympathies. I'm only 16 years old (from Germany by the way, but you already know that you're known all around the world) and I have to say, you're auction absolutely made my day. And I'm sure it will make the next too! I have no doubt that you will find a good way to spend the money you got ($150 wasn't it something like this?).
Maybe, if you're kids are sneaky enough, you'll have the opportunity again, to cheer up all those despaired mothers everywhere. But of course I hope they rather listen to you next time. Kindest regards, A representive of the german youth.
PS: I'm really sorry for minor or major mistakes, I know my english ain't too good.
- August 22, 2007 at 7:12 PM
Wow, you are hilarious! :)
- August 22, 2007 at 7:13 PM
every place i go on the 'net, people are talking about your ebay listing today! it's hilarious. thanks for hte laugh; i'll be a regular blog reader!
- August 22, 2007 at 7:26 PM
- Helen | Pepperina Press said...
I'm one of five kids. Your story is the best thing I've ever seen on eBay, and this is my new favourite blog.
- August 22, 2007 at 7:27 PM
- Jeannie said...
I knew growing up I had a twin.
They denied it.
Now I found you.
- August 22, 2007 at 7:27 PM
I am just amazed at how well know you have become in the internet world!
Your ebay auction was actually posted in a forum I visit...now a lot of the members are reading your blog too!
I dont have any kids....nor does it sound like I should =) lol.
thanks for the laugh.
- August 22, 2007 at 7:30 PM
- jolene said...
I have to tell you way to funny I can relate and I only have 2.....My hats off to you with 6 I am humbled by your ability to make a sentence let alone laugh at yourself...My girls are adopted from China so I did this by choice so I have noone else to blame I worked at having kiddos...Love the blog...
- August 22, 2007 at 7:30 PM
- jc said...
Young lady you have a gift... well several actually :-) Please keep molding those mushy little minds into great minds and when you get time, please share your classy humor and writing with the rest of us. You truely can warm the hearts of millions of us parents. Oh... and during bedtime prayers, my wife, my two boys (3 and 7), and I said a special thank you to God for you and your eBay listing today and asked Him to continue to bless you and your family. Cheers!
- August 22, 2007 at 7:34 PM
- Andrew and Carolyn said...
Brilliant insights, brilliant story, and an amazing amount of visitors. My wife and I are bound to become regular visitors to you site!!
- August 22, 2007 at 7:37 PM
- All moments remembered said...
You are incredible!!!! I love your ebay listing as like everyone else you made me smile too! I am a mother of four and thought that was work! HA!!! two more really add to the mix!!! I am excited to find your blog!!! I will be adding it to my daily reading! Oh and getting a book published these days IS NO BIG DEAL any more!! With the internet you can even self publish!! You are wonderful and should use your talents!!!
Best wishes to you,
- August 22, 2007 at 7:37 PM
- magikjaz said...
3 job offers? fabulous!
I have nothing amusing to add, just that I love your writing and can't wait to read more.
- August 22, 2007 at 7:38 PM
Sounds like you have a group of Beautiful children! I'll let you in on a little secert They will grow up and be fine in this world. How do I know you say? I am number 11 out of twelve children and if my mother were here I'm sure she could match your stories!!
- August 22, 2007 at 7:39 PM
- MichelleStrachan said...
You're famous! Good for you! I had a blast reading your auction item! Hey, when life hands you lemons, make lemonade! Maybe this is your time to become a professional writer!!!
- August 22, 2007 at 7:43 PM
I haven't laughed this much in ages! I read your ebay listing, and then went back and read some of your older blog posts. Reading your blog will be one of the highlights of my day. Someday you need to write a book and when you do I'll be one of the first ones to buy it.
- August 22, 2007 at 7:45 PM
- Kimberly said...
I was sent your link in an email for your ebay listing and blog and may I just thank you for the wonderful laughs and compliment you on being a great writer and a patient mom! I'm a mom to 3 boys and know the shopping experience all too well also. I've added your blog to my favorites!
- August 22, 2007 at 7:45 PM
- PamperingBeki said...
You are too funny. Love the auction and the blog! Now with all this attention there's real pressure to keep it up, huh? ;-)
- August 22, 2007 at 7:51 PM
- crazylady said...
I can totally relate. I too am a mom to six and hear all the same ?'s from strangers and my kids. Your ebay post had me rolling tho...Your humor is awesome, and really a necessity when you have 6 kids!
Seriously, you should consider writing short stories...you know...in all your spare time. (((Hugs))) from one crazy mom to another!
- August 22, 2007 at 7:52 PM
- Hildigunnur said...
instant fame, not bad.
Should I send you my kids' thousands of Pokémon cards, might make millions...?
- August 22, 2007 at 7:53 PM
Father of a two year old, and I work in "hell with flourecent lighting". Your E-bay link is doing the rounds at my office. Everyone, and I mean everyone loves you and your story! Thank you all the way from Sydney Australia!
P.S. we all now frequent your blog! keep it up, you are a star!
- August 22, 2007 at 7:56 PM
Ok, I have 6 kids and I am the oldest of 6 kids and I think I might have just wet myself reading that auction. I can't tell if it was me or my 4 year old since he is sitting on my lap and frequently loses control of his bladder, but either way, I am laughing too hard to care. Next time someone asks me if they are all mine, I will think of you!
Sincerely and Sympathetically,
- August 22, 2007 at 8:06 PM
- UNSQUARED [(Un)^2] said...
I hope you don't mind, but I actually copy and pasted your auction description on my blog just so I could read it once eBay takes the description down. :) Brilliant writing. I wonder if I'd be able to make more money if I wrote descriptions like you when selling things... XD
- August 22, 2007 at 8:11 PM
- HomeFireBlue said...
Add me to the HUGE list who thinks you ROCK!
You can click on my sig to go to my blog - I only have five kiddos but usually stun everyone when I reveal that they are all under age 6 - no twins.
Yes, I am insane.
Yes, they are all mine.
YES, I can relate!
Rock on, momma! BTW, I design t-shirts for a living and I have a whole section devoted to large families. Check us at www.evilgeniustees.com.
I would LOVE to send you a t-shirt for free! Email me!
- August 22, 2007 at 8:11 PM
- Leah said...
Ok, I have 6 kids and I am the oldest of 6 kids and I think I might have just wet myself reading that auction. I can't tell if it was me or my 4 year old since he is sitting on my lap and frequently loses control of his bladder, but either way, I am laughing too hard to care. Next time someone asks me if they are all mine, I will think of you!
Sincerely and Sympathetically,
- August 22, 2007 at 8:13 PM
I received the link to your eBay auction from my daughter through our family Yahoo net. From there I found your blog. You are a very talented writer. I predict that you your fame is going to spread past the Internet. I am very pleased to read you work just as it is beginning to blossom.
Keep it up!
Ed Homrig Hausen
Houston, Texas
- August 22, 2007 at 8:34 PM
Hi Dawn...I found the link to your auction on a scrapbooking message board, then came to your blog. You are hysterical! I am a writer, and I love your style! I totally relate to your story...I am the oldest of 16 kids (I am only 40)and I have three of my own and work full-time. I am definitely going to bookmark your blog and pass the fun around! You go, girl!
- August 22, 2007 at 8:35 PM
Hello from Texas. I read about your auction on one of my friend's blogs... then I posted a link to it on mine! You are hilarious and an impressive writer. With 6 kids you MUST have a sense of humor.... I know this because you still sound SOMEWHAT sane. I only have three, two of them teenagers. Some days I feel like I've won the lottery because I made it through another day still in one (mental) piece. Thank YOU for making my day!
- August 22, 2007 at 8:40 PM
Hello from Texas. I read about your auction on one of my friend's blogs... then I posted a link to it on mine! You are hilarious and an impressive writer. With 6 kids you MUST have a sense of humor.... I know this because you still sound SOMEWHAT sane. I only have three, two of them teenagers. Some days I feel like I've won the lottery because I made it through another day still in one (mental) piece. Thank YOU for making my day!
- August 22, 2007 at 8:41 PM
- Dawn said...
My name too is Dawn, and I too have 6 children.
I often tell those who ask me if they have made me crazy that...
I never claimed to be sane in the first place!
I have also been told I should write a book about the various events that seem to just occur at our home.
My children are alot more spaced out that yours... well in age at least! My oldest is 27 tomorrow and the youngest will be 9 in a few months. So I have been thru "the talk" several times and for both genders... along with other "talks" I never even dreamt of! LOL!
You ever want to collaborate on an anthology on child rearing / surviving parenthood just let me know and I will be more than happy to share the insanity with you!
- August 22, 2007 at 8:41 PM
I was directed to your auction by a friend, loved it. The story was darling. So I came to your blog and have now put it into my favorites. Bless you.
- August 22, 2007 at 8:43 PM
Bravo!!! You weave the PERFECT story!!
(Get a D O G – a herding dog such as a Sheltie! It will add another "dimension" to your day, more material for your blog and totally push you over the edge!)
- August 22, 2007 at 8:44 PM


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Gage Gartner, Seth Logan and Trevor Feagans each won their first-round matches Thursday at the Class 3 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
Gartner, wrestling at 120 pounds, scored four team points and pinned Windsor's Dirk Tucker in 2:34. Gartner improved to 34-9, and Tucker fell to 33-12.
Gartner is now one of eight wrestlers on the championship side of the bracket. He will face Warrensburg's Malacai Collins in today's quarterfinals. Collins, 46-4, advanced from the first round after pinning Ladue's Jonas Miller-Stockie in 3:33.
At 132 pounds, Seth Logan (38-3) tallied three team points while winning by major decision 12-3 against Austin Graeler of Ft. Zumwalt North, who fell to 24-12.
Logan is set to face Desoto's Aaron Minx in the quarterfinals. Minx, who is 52-2, won by major decision 10-1 against Robert Bastarache of Staley on Thursday. Neosho's Nate Rodriquez advanced on the bottom of the bracket, pinning his opponent in 48 seconds.
Senior Trevor Feagans improved his season record to 47-1 while winning by fall against Jacob Stinnett of Sikeston, in 2:36. Stinnett fell to 33-11.
Feagans will face Platte County's Collin Tolliver, who pinned his opponent in 41 seconds Thursday and is 37-13 overall. Neosho's Jason Box suffered a first-round loss by major decision 9-1, and will face Staley's Jordan Steward.
Dakota Jones, wrestling at 106 pounds, fell to Shaun Beeman of Ft. Zumwalt North in 1:24. Jones is now 31-16, and Beeman improved to 37-4.
Jones will face Staley's Seth Otis today. Otis, 35-20, lost to Pacific's Josh Franek by technical fall 16-0. Neosho's Kyler Rea advanced with a win by pin in 2:33 against Hunter Brazil of Ft. Zumwalt South, and will face Elias Hamchaoui of Rayton today.
At 126 pounds, River Maggard fell to 20-12 after losing by decision 15-12 to Joe Disciacca (34-14) of Kearney in the first round. Maggard will face Kamerun Williams of McCluer, who lost by pin in 3:48 in his first-round match, falling to 21-8. Neosho's Dakota McGarrah lost by major decision, and is in line to face Maggard if each wins two more matches.
Tommy Bradshaw, 31-12, lost his first-round match at 145 pounds to Union's Devon Fennessey by pin in 40 seconds. Fennessey improves to 48-5. Bradshaw will match up with Platte County's Jourdan Karsten (31-23), who lost by decision 7-3 on Thursday. McDonald County's Jacob Dalton, and Neosho's Kyler Hostetter each won their first-round matches.
Skyler Bloomer, wrestling at 170 pounds, lost by fall to Casey Bryan of Winnetonka in 3:35. Bloomer is now 30-17, and Bryan improved to 45-4.
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Blaine Perry, 31-13, lost by decision 13-6 to Platte County's Mitch Adams (35-11) in his first-round match at 285 pounds. Perry is set to take on Washington's Matt Pecka (34-18), who lost by decision 2-1 on Thursday. Webb City's Tony Carranco lost by decision 7-3, and Neosho's Aaron Clardy pinned his opponent in 4:35.
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I want to tell you all about a dear friend of mine who is having a bit of a rough time. Her name is Tanis, otherwise known as The Redneck Mommy. You've probably heard of her; hell, you're probably only here because you read her blog and she linked to me once.
Tanis is very special to me, and not only because she went above and beyond the call of duty in making a dad-out-of-water feel comfortable and welcome at BlogHer. She also tells wonderful, hilarious and heartbreaking stories, and she puts up with dad-bloggers and other pervs of their ilk and their constant requests for pictures of her boobs.
So, what is the rough time she is having? Well, today is Tanis' birthday. And it's a very special birthday for her because she is finally, finally, out of her 30s.
Yep, Tanis turns 40 today, and she is having a little trouble accepting it. I'm not sure why. As someone significantly younger than she is I can assure her that the 30s aren't that great and I can hardly wait to be as aged and wise as she is.
And even though she's a little older today than she was yesterday I'd like her to know that if her personality is any indication, 40 is the new "12-year-old boy". And if everyone could go visit her blog and let her know that 40 isn't old at all and nothing to be ashamed of, I think she would really appreciate it. Eventually.
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The Fat Quarter Shop is excited to welcome Kaari Meng of French General to the Jolly Jabber. Kaari's latest fabric collection is
Rouenneries Deux
for Moda Fabrics.
What was the first seed that grew into the
Rouenneries Deux
My inspiration for Rouenneries Deux, besides the original Rouenneries collection, is an old abandoned chateau in the South of France.
Every summer, while visiting one of my favorite towns near Toulouse, I drive by this old mansion and wonder who lived there and what stories the house has to tell. Even though no one has lived there for years, I imagine it was once filled with beautiful textiles that covered the beds and hung from the windows.
If your collection had a soundtrack what would be on the list?
Something French, probably sung by Edith Piaf, like La Vie en Rose.
What single print/SKU in the collection is your favorite?
That's not fair - because I love so many of the prints in this collection and I especially love them all together! But, if I had to choose one, it might be Tournesal Rouge, which was my favorite print from the original collection and continues to be a classic for me.
What is your favorite project you have made using this collection?
I love our new quilt,
Parisian Courtyard
, designed by Penny Tucker. It is simple and French without being overly fussy. I think the fabrics all complement each other perfectly.
If this collection had a scent to it, what would it be?
Lavender, lavender and more lavender!
Can you give us a sneak-peek of your next fabric collection?
My next fabric collection is called
Petite Odile
and it is inspired by the prints found in a little French girl's armoire - sweet, yet sophisticated - perfect for today's little girl's room.
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Who is your favorite celebrity?
My favorite celebrity is
Sophia Loren
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If we were making a movie about your life, who would you want to play you?
I have no idea - hopefully if you ever make a movie about my life you will call me!!
Who is your favorite fabric designer not including yourself?
I have so many favorite designers - how to choose just one?! In the quilting industry, I enjoy
Amy Butler's
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Rouenneries Deux
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You have one week till contest closes.
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Mariners - 100 000 000 - 1 6 1
Ichiro Suzuki singled, stole second, and scored on Jose Lopez's two-out double in the first. Another single by Ichiro, a walk and a fielder's choice put Mariners at first and third with one out in the third, but Beckett got Lopez on a pop up and Justin Smoak on a grounder to second.
A couple of one-out doubles -- Michael Saunders in the fourth and Josh Wilson (who was pinch-hitting for Chone Figgins (see below)) in the fifth -- amounted to nothing.
The Red Sox got on the board with two outs in the fourth, when Kevin Youkilis singled and scored on Adrian Beltre's double.
In the fifth, Mike Cameron doubled to left, but Saunders was a little slow to get the ball on the warning track and his throw into second was not fielded by anyone. When it rolled past the bag, Cameron took off for third and made it safely. Vargas (7-8-2-3-3, 101) stranded him, though, by getting Hall to pop to short, Kevin Cash to foul out to first, and Marco Scutaro to ground out to third. Figgins may have been pulled after a confrontation in the dugout with Russell Branyan and Jose Lopez about not hustling after Saunders's wild throw.
Boston had the bases loaded with one out in the sixth, but David Ortiz was picked off third base on a perfectly-executed play by catcher Rob Johnson and Lopez. Vargas reloaded the bases, but Cameron (who walked, singled, and doubled in his other PAs) fanned.
Papelbon gave up a two-out double in the bottom of the ninth, then walked Ichiro intentionally, a wise move even though it put the potential winning run on base. Wilson fouled off five pitches before striking out to end the game.
The Yankees beat the Royals 7-1 and the Rays lost a rain-shortened game in Cleveland 3-1. Tampa Bay is now 4 GB in the East. Boston remains 7 GB New York, but is now only 3 GB the Rays for the WC.
Beckett last pitched for the Red Sox on May 18, against the Yankees. Before the DL stint, Beckett made eight starts and had a 7.29 ERA.Scutaro, SS
Lowrie, 2B
Ortiz, DH
Youkilis, 1B
Beltre, 3B
Drew, RF
Cameron, CF
Hall, LF
Cash, C
Michael Bowden has been optioned to Pawtucket.
Tim Wakefield has moved back to the bullpen. Francona: "I don't think he wanted to hug me." ... Victor Martinez caught Wake's side session yesterday and will catch Buchholz tomorrow. ... Jacoby Ellsbury took on-field batting practice yesterday in Fort Myers and might play in a Gulf Coast League game next week.
Back in Pawtucket, Daniel Nava belted a three-run home run last night. He also walked to begin the bottom of the 10th inning, moved to third on Mike Lowell's single, and scored the winning run on Lars Anderson's single. Lowell was 1-for-5 as the DH.
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1907 - The Austin Senators (Texas League) steal 23 bases and beat San Antonio 44-0.
1939 - The Dodgers use a "dandelion yellow*" baseball, but lose to St. Louis 12-0. Brooklyn uses the balls in four games, which are thought to be easier for the batter to see against the backdrop of white shirts in the bleachers. (* - see page 23)
1958 - Bob Holbrook, Boston Globe: "[After grounding out in the fourth inning, Ted] Williams jogged part way to first, saw the play was routine and then made an abrupt turn and started back to the dugout. For his lack of fire on this play the Kansas City fans set up a crescendo of boos. Ted bristled and made his dying swan leap, spitting at the fans as he pirouetted through the air." (If only today's players respected the game like they did in the Golden Age.)
2002 - Nomar Garciaparra celebrates his 29th birthday by hitting three homers and driving in eight runs as Boston routs Tampa Bay 22-4 at Fenway. (The Red Sox trailed 4-0 after two innings.)


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The ISTAF – International Stadium Festival Berlin – is a late-summer track and field athletics event that acts as a climax for the outgoing season. Here, crowds of up to 70,000 spectators in Berlin's Olympic stadium can cheer on Olympic and world champions fresh from their summer triumphs as well as international stars competing for the jackpot in the IAAF Diamond League.
The ISTAF is not only part of the IAAF Diamond League, but also the World Challenge – which gives some idea of this meeting's significance. And it is also Germany's longest-running track and field event, with a history stretching back to 1921, when the first Stadionfest was held in Berlin's Grunewald stadium. Since then, there have been more than 60 meetings, mainly in the Olympic stadium after 1937, but also in the Deutschlandhalle arena or in other Berlin stadiums on a few occasions. Over the years, ISTAF meetings have witnessed the setting of 15 world records, including the first two-metre jump in the women's high jump by Rosemarie Ackermann of East Germany on 26 August 1977. In 2004, 400-metre runner Tonique Williams-Darling from the Bahamas and Swedish triple jumper Christian Olsson together won the Golden League Jackpot here, and the jackpot was won in the 2005 finals by a single competitor: Russia's Tatiana Lebedeva, for her 14.85m triple jump.
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Source: Bloomberg – Unstoppable $100 Trillion Bond Market Renders Models Useless
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If the insatiable demand for bonds has upended the models you use to value them, you're not alone.
Just last month, researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York retooled a gauge of relative yields on Treasuries, casting aside three decades of data that incorporated estimates for market rates from professional forecasters. Priya Misra, the head of U.S. rates strategy at Bank of America Corp., says a risk metric she's relied on hasn't worked since March.
After unprecedented stimulus by the Fed and other central banks made many traditional models useless, investors and analysts alike are having to reshape their understanding of cheap and expensive as the global market for bonds balloons to $100 trillion. With the world's biggest economies struggling to grow and inflation nowhere in sight, catchphrases such as "new neutral" and "no normal" are gaining currency to describe a reality where bonds are rallying the most in a decade.
"The world's gotten more complicated and it's a little different," James Evans, a New York-based money manager at Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., which oversees $30 billion, said in a telephone interview on May 30. "As far as predicting direction up and down, I don't think they have much value," referring to bond-market models used by forecasters.
Flawed Consensus
With the Fed paring its $85 billion-a-month bond buying program this year and economists calling for the five-year-long U.S. expansion to finally take off, Wall Street prognosticators said at the start of the year that yields were bound to rise as central banks began employing tighter monetary policies.
Instead, investors poured into bonds of all types as global growth weakened, disinflation emerged in Europe and tensions between Ukraine and Russia intensified.
Globally, bonds have returned an average 3.89 percent this year for the biggest year-to-date gain since 2003, index data compiled by Bank of America Merrill Lynch show. The advance decreased yields on 10-year Treasuries by more than a half percentage point to 2.48 percent, the fastest pace over the same span since 1995, while borrowing costs for the riskiest U.S. companies tumbled to a record 5.94 percent last week.
Benchmark Treasury 10-year note yields rose one basis point, or 0.01 percentage point, to 2.49 percent as of 8:02 a.m. New York time.
In developed countries, benchmark yields in 24 of 25 nations tracked by Bloomberg have fallen this year, with those in Italy and Spain closing below 3 percent for the first time.
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"I don't expect the consensus to be right, I'm just surprised by how wrong it has been," Jim Bianco, president of Chicago-based Bianco Research LLC, said by telephone on May 28.
The seemingly unstoppable rally has caused bond-market professionals to reassess whether they're using the right tools.
At the New York Fed, researchers Tobias Adrian, Richard Crump, Benjamin Mills and Emanuel Moench on May 12 released an updated methodology for a metric known as the term premium, which can be used to determine whether 10-year Treasuries are cheap or expensive relative to short-term rates.
After stripping out all human predictions and using only market prices to calculate future expectations, the researchers found the extra yield longer-term Treasuries offered has been "considerably higher since the onset of the financial crisis" than previous models, according to their blog post that included the data. That may be because the metric now suggests the Fed's short-term interest rate may not rise as high as survey-based results predicted, wrote the economists.
Old Model
Based on the old model, last updated on March 31, the term premium on 10-year notes was 0.25 percentage point, versus 0.96 percentage point on the same day using the current methodology. The reading was at 0.67 percentage point last week.
The researchers declined to comment beyond the blog post, according to Eric Pajonk, a spokesman at the New York Fed.
Bank of America's Misra says she stopped looking at the gap between the rate on 10-year interest-rate swaps and yields on benchmark government debt as a measure of risk.
The gauge, which usually widens as investors seek out haven assets in times of stress, is being distorted as those betting on losses in Treasuries have unwound their trades, she said.
Hedge funds and other large speculators cut their net short positions in 10-year note futures by the most since February as of May 27, according to data from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Primary dealers, which had net short positions in March for the first time since 2011, have since reversed those wagers, data compiled by Bloomberg show.
Forced Buying
"Everyone is short and they are forced to cover," Misra said by telephone on May 28.
While economists and strategists have reduced their yield forecasts, they're still sticking to the view borrowing costs will end the year higher as the economy gains momentum.
They now see yields on 10-year Treasuries rising to 3.25 percent by year-end as the economy accelerates 3.1 percent in 2015, estimates compiled by Bloomberg show. At the start of the year, the median yield forecast was 3.44 percent.
Investors risk becoming lulled into complacency by six years of near-zero U.S. interest rates at a time when yields are so low, according to Zach Pandl, the Minneapolis-based senior interest-rate strategist at Columbia Management Investment Advisers, which oversees $340 billion.
Pandl, who developed his own version of the term premium, maintains that U.S. government bonds are too expensive.
"The Treasury market is overvalued," he said by telephone on May 28. "The funds rate has been at zero for so long so it becomes difficult to envision it being higher at all. Monetary policy is closer to exit."
Biggest Mistake
Traditional models are failing to explain the resilience of fixed-income assets as central banks led by the Fed pump trillions of dollars into their economies and suppress short-term rates at historical lows, according to Bianco.
The Fed, Bank of Japan and Bank of England all have quantitative-easing programs in place, while at least two dozen nations have dropped benchmark rates to 1 percent or less.
"The biggest mistake for people is they think interest rates are merely a projection of where the economy is supposed to go," Bianco said. "It's the Fed and the way they have changed the marketplace." He foresees that yields on 10-year notes will end the year at 2 percent to 2.5 percent.
Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on May 7 there will be "considerable time" before the central bank raises its benchmark rate as slack in the jobs market keeps inflation below its 2 percent target.
Household spending declined in April, while the world's largest economy contracted in the first quarter for the first time since 2011, government reports showed last week.
"Given the outlook for the global economy and inflation, bonds are not a bad place to be," Gary Pollack, the New York-based head of fixed-income trading at Deutsche Bank AG's private-wealth management unit, which oversees $12 billion, said in a telephone interview on May 28.


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Charles Dickey
Rodney (Ron) Dickey, born June 30, 1944 died peacefully in his sleep June 16, 2013 at the age of 68 after a long struggle with prostate cancer.
Ron was born in Minnesota and grew up in Iowa until his family moved to California when he was 15. He graduated from Fresno State University with a degree in business and served two years in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant E5 stationed in Korea. He married the love of his life, Kathy, in 1969 and the couple remained inseparable for 43 years until his death.
Ron and Kathy bought the Damburger restaurant in Redding in 1979. Ron ran it lovingly until 2005 when he retired to move to Ashland, Ore. and left the business in the capable hands of his daughter, Julie and manager, Marla.
Ron was a lover of the outdoors, a devoted husband, dad and grandpa. He is most remembered for his ever-present smile, his bright spirit and his caring, nurturing attitude toward others. He will be dearly missed.
Ron is survived by his wife; two daughters, Juliet and Nell; son-in-law Matt; five grandchildren, Noah, Tariq, Zaynab, Ali, and Maggie; as well as his brothers, Bob and Dave. His parents, Irene and Earl Dickey, preceded him in death.
A celebratory memorial is planned for June 30, 2013 in Lithia Park in Ashland at 10:00 a.m. in the lawn area below the upper duck pond.


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A Seymour man remains in the Anderson County jail after leading deputies on a car and foot chase in Andersonville.
A Seymour man remains in the Anderson County jail after leading deputies on a car and foot chase in Andersonville.
Anderson County Sheriff's Department Investigator Rick Arnold arrested 25-year-old Joseph Brandon Pique, 842 Dayton Drive, Seymour, on Friday afternoon after a chase on Andersonville Highway and Lambdin Road.
Pique was charged after his capture with evading arrest, resisting arrest and reckless endangerment. He could also face burglary charges.
Arnold reported he tried to stop Pique's car about 11 a.m. Friday on Andersonville Highway for speeding and a seat belt violation, but Pique reportedly sped up and turned onto Lambdin Road. At one point, he reportedly passed another vehicle in a no passing zone and nearly hit a pedestrian walking along the side of the road.
Pique lost control of the car on a curve and wrecked, reports said. He allegedly got out of the car and tried to run from the deputy. When Arnold tried to take him into custody, they reportedly fought and Pique got loose and ran into a field.
Arnold called for other deputies, including Jonathan Acker and Jason Leach who brought canines, Spike and Chase, to track Pique, while he stayed with Pique's 23-year-old passenger, and asked for medical attention for her. Reports said she was not injured in the crash and was not charged in the case.
"He ran a long way on foot," said Chief Deputy Mark Lucas. "They didn't catch him until a couple of hours later."
Lucas said deputies found property in Pique's car "that was obviously taken from a residential burglary."
He said a Heiskell homeowner later returned home and found his house had been broken into and property was stolen. He said the homeowner also identified property the deputies found in Pique's car as his property.
"This burglary was solved before it was reported," Lucas said.
The chief deputy said Pique is wanted in Sevier County on burglary charges and has been arrested several times in that county for similar crimes. He is being held without bond on the Sevier County charges, Lucas said.
He said burglary charges are pending against Pique once the local investigation is complete.
Lucas said because the chase happened near Andersonville Elementary School, the school was "on lockdown until he was captured."
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