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Vitamins, Unscammed?, Kisses


Well, well, well. Have I mentioned that about a week ago Aaron ordered us some very expensive vitamins called Reliv? They are powdered vitamins that you have to mix in water or juice to drink. He also ordered some for Maddy. First of all, these vitamins are nasty in just plain water. I have been taking mine with oj. Although still not a symphony for the tastebuds, it does make the vitamin powder tolerable. Aaron got something for his joints that he mixes in with his as well and I guess that stuff is really disgusting. Maddy got vanilla and chocolate flavored powders. We mix a heaping baby spoon of it in a couple of her bottles every day. I really need to try hers one day and see how good or bad it is. The first day Aaron tried to mix the whole half scoop she was supposed to take in with her bottle and she completely rejected it. We have been mixing smaller amounts and putting it in her food and she really tolerates it well now which is amazing because it makes her formula gritty. We ended up getting these because some people we knew in York sell them and since Aaron thinks we are getting old, he decided we needed some good vitamins. Of course the people who sell these have all kinds of miracle stories about what these vitamins have done all sorts of aliments. Another thing I should mention is that these vitamins were formulated by a biochemist--another connection to get Aaron to buy them. The verdict is still out. I'll let you know if I start feeling and looking like Wonder Woman in the next few weeks.
A couple of other news items I wanted to mention--I got my money back from the magazine scam thing! I couldn't believe they actually sent my check back. So I guess this is one of the more reputable of the magazine scam organizations I've read about since my debacle with the door to door magazine saleswomen a couple of weeks ago. I was very relieved. VERY relieved.
The big news this week is that Maddy has learned how to give kisses. They are slobbery but they sure are sweet! Right now I am the only person she will give kisses too. I know that will change soon as it should, but I am enjoying being the privileged Mommy who is the only one who gets Maddy kisses right now.

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Anonymous said…
AAAwwWWWW! I'm sure Aaron is soo jealous!
February 20, 2010 at 4:29 PM
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