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Nothing like a little offloading to start the new week, eh?

I have some confessions to make.

1. I’m addicted to Instagram (are you following me there?). A couple of weeks ago, I was up to my eyeballs in everything and barely touched my phone (I know, what??). At 11pm, I felt ‘off’ for not even posting a single picture to Instagram. So I turned on the light in the bedroom and snapped a photo of the sleeping baby, AT THE RISK OF WAKING HIM UP. Insta-vention needed?

2. After posting old pictures of cookies on my new Facebook page welcoming new likers, I couldn’t resist whipping up a fresh batch of lemon cookies.

3. I ate almost ALL of said lemon cookies.

4. I’ve been sneakily drinking coffee from my husband’s stash.

5. I haven’t read a book in at least 4 months.

6. I haven’t started exercising or running even though I was given the all-clear at my 6 week postpartum checkup. That was over a month ago.

7. I really love Billy Joel’s Just The Way You Are.

8. Whenever I sing Somewhere Over The Rainbow to my children, I always feel choked up.

9. I go to YouTube and watch Glee’s version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow  and get choked up.

10. I have never watched an episode of Glee.

Confess something so I don’t feel so bad!

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Comments

  1. Natalie @MamaTrack says:

    So cute. I’ve never seen Glee either. And I don’t plan on it!

    Yes, to instagram, And cookies.
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  2. tracy@sellabitmum says:

    Please send cookies. I cannot listen to a Helen Reddy song without crying. That’s typical, right?
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  3. Brittany
    Twitter: BrittanyVandy
    says:

    Did my comment go through? Too funny I just posted a stolen picture of Miles sleeping and hoping he did not wake up!
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  4. Courtney Kirkland
    Twitter: CourtneyKirklnd
    says:

    Yep. Never seen an episode of Glee either. Never had any intention or desire to watch it either. And I’m a total instagram addict. I can’t help myself. I check it more than Facebook or Twitter combined.
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  5. christine says:

    Somewhere Over the Rainbow does that to me too! Also, I recently ate almost a whole package of Oreos. Luckily not in one sitting, but I’m pretty sure it was only in about three…
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  6. Robbie
    Twitter: momma23monkeys
    says:

    I bought a bag of Skittles Friday afternoon and it’s almost empty.

    I am in desperate need of a shower.
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  7. Rivki
    Twitter: rivkisilver
    says:

    I have a friend who would wake her babies up just to witness the baby stretch.

    My confession: I just polished off the rest of the Oreo Cookie Cake leftover from my daughter’s kiddush (celebratory party after she was born). Now it is no longer taunting me from the freezer.
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    • Alison says:

      I LOVE baby stretches!! Um, Oreo/ Cookie/ Cake all in one is screaming for consumption, so I don’t blame you.

  8. Susi says:

    I love lemon cookies and made some not so long ago. This weekend’s choice was orange cookies with an orange glaze. And I am an Insta.gram addict, too. Following you now!!! :)
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  9. Christine says:

    Somewhere over the Rainbow does it to me too! have you heard Katherine Mcphee’s version? It’s lovely.
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  10. Laura @ Mommy Miracles
    Twitter: LauraORourke
    says:

    I’m addicted to M&M peanuts. I polished off a giant, Costco-sized bag in less than a week. Now that that is out of the house, I am munching on everything I can get my hands on! I keep telling myself I’ll eat healthier, but even while running and breastfeeding, I have a hard time not gaining weight each week!

    I could really go for some M&Ms right now…
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  11. Elaine A. says:

    Mmmm… lemon cookies!

    You must watch GLEE, it’s so good. At least I think so…

    And well, you know I LOVE Instagram!! :D
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    • Alison says:

      I know you love Instagram, dude! And Glee? Um….I don’t know. If I get desperate for something to watch……

  12. vanita says:

    I’m a lousy thief. I can’t steal anything of hubby’s (or yours) and not tell on myself. loved this post girl. just loved it.
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  13. AnnMarie says:

    I ate a whole pan of brownies with hubby and the boys gone this week. With them gone, I haven’t done more than 1 load of laundry all week.
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  14. Cynthia Meents says:

    Well, I’m glad all these other ladies confessed to stuff so I don’t have to. I’d hate to have to confess…well pretty much all of the stuff that everyone else confessed. I mean ALL of it.
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  15. Mark says:

    Glee sucks! You’re not missing anything.
    m.
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  16. Co-Pilot Mom
    Twitter: copilotmom
    says:

    I’ll confess it, even though I appear to be in the minority: I love Glee. I love the show, love the music. It chokes me up, makes me laugh.

    I also admit to having a hard time resisting baked goods.
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  17. Tinne from Tantrums and Tomatoes says:

    Never saw Glee in my life.
    And you can never ever post to little pictures of that bundle of cuteness.
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  18. Maggie S. says:

    I have been waking up in the middle of the night and updating Words with Friends. I mean. I am waking up because I have insomnia. Now, I have something to do.
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  19. Katie E
    Twitter: euregirlsandboy
    says:

    I’ve watched all the episodes of Glee. Is that a confession?
    Recently, I decided to start watching Grey’s Anatomy in the middle of the night when I was up with the baby. I’d never watched it before. I finished the last episode. Of the 8th! season yesterday. That’s a little much. But it was so good.
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  20. Recreate and Decorate
    Twitter: recanddec
    says:

    What ? something else new to learn? I am still learning twitter!! :-)

    • Alison says:

      Haha! Instagram is really easy, a no brainer. You just download the app to your iPhone or Android, and when you take a picture, you can share it on Instagram!

  21. Erin says:

    Somewhere Over the Rainbow gets me choked up too!
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  22. KalleyC
    Twitter: KalleyC
    says:

    I have yet to see an episode of Glee, and I don’t know (or think) I’m going to. I need to get my butt on Instagram more. I have an account but too lazy / busy / crazy to actually do much with it.

    Also, that was so totally a chance worth taking, baby is adorable!
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    • Alison says:

      I had Instagram on my phone for 2 weeks and only one picture. Then I figured out how to use it (duh) and now I can’t get enough!

      (and thanks!)

  23. Nellie
    Twitter: bklynactivemama
    says:

    Never saw an episode of GLEE?! There is hope for you yet. Netflix has ALL the seasons.
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  24. Jackie says:

    We used to watch Glee all the time and for some reason we haven’t watched in a while. I liked it even if it was a little cheesy.
    Okay… who isn’t addicted to Instagram!!
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  25. Jessica says:

    lol. Oh, lemon cookies!!! That sounds so, so yummy!

  26. Natalie says:

    That song gets me too…especially the version from the movie 50 First Dates…gets me all teary eyed everytime!
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  27. Katie
    Twitter: ksluiter
    says:

    I’ve never watched Glee either. And I am fairly sure my addiction to instagram is to intervention level.
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  28. hena tayeb says:

    D is two and I still haven’t exercised. Luckily I’m naturally thin but I have the little pouch which annoys me but i’m to lazy and tired to do anything about it but complain ad unforgettably my other mommy friends who are not naturally thin hate me.. you also look naturally thin so I know you won’t hate me..
    I did watch Glee.. but I gave it up cold turkey a few seasons ago..
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  29. Kristin @ What She Said says:

    1. I just bought my very first smartphone. Ever.

    2. I’ve only been on Instagram for three days and I’m already addicted to it.

    3. I get choked up when I sing “You Are My Sunshine” to Lil’ Bit.

    4. I think your new web site is adorable. :)
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  30. Greta @gfunkified says:

    Glee is one of my favorite shows. Also, you know I’m an Insta-addict. And, I believe lemon cookies are better than exercising. But possibly, you need one to enjoy the other. :D
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    • Alison says:

      So if I exercise, I get to eat more lemon cookies. That’s good logic. Except I only have time to bake and eat. Hehe. (see, excuses)

  31. Elena says:

    I love the confessions! I, too, am addicted to instagram. It’s by far my favorite social media tool right now. Love pics & all the captions.
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  32. Rach (DonutsMama) says:

    I’ve never watched Glee either. Nor have I worked since before I got pregnant. Send some of those cookies over yonder, will ya?
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    • Alison says:

      I would if I still had some and my greedy little mouth hadn’t eaten them all!

      (you look great, by the way, just sayin’)

  33. My Inner Chick
    Twitter: krrobi
    says:

    Mama A,
    I agree. I cannot listen to Somewhere Over the Rainbow
    without feeling all emotional. Even thinking about it….I am get a bit weepy… Xx
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  34. Tonya says:

    Confessions are wonderful and I love yours. Well done.

    Somewhere Over The Rainbow chokes me up too. :)
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  35. Maureen | Tatter Scoops
    Twitter: tatterscoops
    says:

    My confession? I always have to hold myself not to lick the screen if I look at all your pins on Pinterest, woman! :D
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  36. Barbara says:

    I used to love Glee, but I just have no time to watch T.V. anymore.
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  37. Ado says:

    An instavention – I love that.
    I love this confessional idea – you should do a linky with it!
    PS: I hope you didn’t wake the baby but if you did that pic sure was worth it.
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  38. angela says:

    I may have skipped real food at lunch so I could justify my scone eating.
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  39. Asianmommy
    Twitter: Asianmommy
    says:

    Love your sleeping baby pic–sometimes I still go in and check on the kids at night just to watch them sleep.
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  40. Leslie says:

    My confessions: These days I only look at Twitter & Facebook in the middle of the night when I’m too tired to contribute and I miss having a lunch break to look at blogs. Oh yeah, I also hate Glee…do I have to give up my girl card now?
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    • Alison says:

      Haha if you give up your girl card for hating Glee, then I’d have to give mine up for not even bothering to try watch it (and hate it probably)!

  41. Kimberly says:

    That song gets me every single time. I love it But yeah, never watched Glee either. No desire to.

    I will save my confessions for DM’s. ;)

  42. Runnermom-jen says:

    I love that song…I get choked up too when I listen to it. Also, I love Glee…that is my confession, I can’t help it ;)
    Don’t feel bad about not exercising yet…it’s SO hard with a new baby! You’ll get there, friend.
    xo
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  43. Jessica says:

    I have never seen Glee either.

    And I would like some lemon cookies.
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  44. Leigh Powell Hines @Hinessightblog says:

    I am addicted to instagram, too. In fact, I’ve forgotten all about pinterest. I am following you there, now.
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  45. Galit Breen says:

    Hee! Love the confessions and omg – no Glee?!

    {I still love you and *so* would have shared those lemon cookies with you!}

    xo
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