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by Sarah Turner Clover Lane, Daily Life

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Who will be the winner?

Abbey and I were looking at old family pictures  yesterday and she saw this one of her Dad and had to seize the opportunity.

 After washing 14 towels every two days, I had to post a little reminder.

I TOTALLY get extra credit.  I don’t know why I deserve it, I just want some.

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August 20, 2012 ยท 45 Comments

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  1. Billie Jo says

    August 20, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    Love this Sarah! And the note from Abbey about the short shorts! I just had (another) conversation about short shorts with my Madison! : )

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  2. Ruth says

    August 20, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    I've been going through family photos and found my oldest son with short shorts -I think he'd be embarrassed just to see it now. But that was really the style! The basketball players all wore them.
    How would you know how many towels are going down the laundry chute in two days? Are you the only one doing the laundry?
    Actually, I know the answer to this towel question: Someone doesn't want to take the time to hang the towel up properly and just "chutes it." Bet it's a boy…

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  3. Anonymous says

    August 20, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    That list is so funny! What's the prize for the winner?
    I wish you all the best!

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  4. Amanda says

    August 20, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    So excited for you all! a new baby is so awesome. can't wait to hear boy or girl!! praying for a quick labor and healthy delivery.

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  5. joy says

    August 20, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    The anticipation of a new baby is like no other! Almost there….I'm guessing a girl ๐Ÿ™‚ Prayers for a speedy labor!

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  6. Hannah Phillips says

    August 20, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    Your #19 pounds cracked me up! You know everyone will be checking in every 10 minutes to see if you had the baby. Hope you have someone on standby to post the minute you have…HER: 8#, 9 oz ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  7. Beth says

    August 20, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    That one up there (Hannah) is from me, your blog is great but she doesn't read it unless I forward a post. She was just signed in to google.

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  8. Beth says

    August 20, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Wait a second….do you have an anniversary this week? I kind of remember it being the same as mine…or maybe the week before.

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  9. Anonymous says

    August 20, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    6 lbs 20 oz is my fave.

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  10. Lisa says

    August 20, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    I'm TOTALLY hoping you don't have a 19 lb baby.

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  11. Marybeth Whalen says

    August 20, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    I am the same with towels. My kids look at me like "poor woman just needs to get a life and then she wouldn't obsess so much about something so insignificant as towels." but towels can fill up a washing machine fast! I personally loved your sign. Fight the power!

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  12. Kelly says

    August 20, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    Love your notes.

    And Abbey's note to her dad cracked me up- we've told our girls they would be horrified to see what we wore in the 70's. With tall knee socks no less!

    Can't wait to hear that your *baby girl* is here:-) 8 pounds 8 ozs. How's that?

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  13. Colleen says

    August 20, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    19 pounds is the winner!!

    Some of your boys look just like their father, that is so cool.

    My older sisters wore the most scandalous short shorts and skirts in the seventies, and they turned out just fine ๐Ÿ™‚

    I'm guessing girl – 8lbs 2 oz

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  14. valerie says

    August 20, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    I love your 19 lbs…because that's what it feels like, right? Oh my goodness, you are almost there. I have to throw my guess in – 7 lbs. 4 oz. and I say GIRL. I can't wait.

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  15. lauren says

    August 20, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    i am due on wednesday.. 3 other little ones at home , all natural labor and my first one in a birth center -they kick you out after 5 hours!! definitely in that back and forth swing of so excited and what the heck was i thinking?? i am ridiculously excited that i'm having a babe the same time as you though– i regularly call your blog my mothering mentor. ๐Ÿ™‚ good luck good luck good luck… you will be amazing. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  16. Meagan Kenney says

    August 20, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    19 pounds, haha! And Abbey's comment is so funny. Your boys all look so much like your husband. Hang in there mama, it's the home stretch now…

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  17. Anonymous says

    August 20, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    19#?? Wow! Lovely post!

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  18. Simply LKJ says

    August 20, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    Love the guesses…I am assuming since Isaac's says 6 lbs 20 oz, 7 lbs 4 oz is his real guess? LOL Love the note Abbey left her father!!
    We made it through move in day, and our first weekend apart…it was tough, but we did it!
    Can't wait for the baby to arrive. Best wishes to Isaac as he heads off to school!

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  19. jessica kiehn says

    August 20, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    even with all your wonderfully encouraging and wise posts…i think this is my favorite post you've written.
    cracked me up!!

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  20. Erin says

    August 20, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    LOVE the note from Abbey! ๐Ÿ™‚

    SO CLOSE SARAH!! Woot Woot! Let's get this baby here!!

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  21. Michele says

    August 20, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    I think it is sweet that Patrick guessed girl. I'm thinking that he guessed girl because he would like a little sister?? I'm sort of hoping for a girl for you too!!

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  22. chercard says

    August 20, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    I <3 boys (I have 4 of them) but I really hope Abbey gets a sister!

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  23. Sarah says

    August 20, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    Just had the same conversation with my 16yr old step son as he went through…. wait for it…. 11 pairs of shorts in 5 days. 11!!! There are 8 in our family and that is a lot of laundry. I feel for you!

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  24. stephanie says

    August 20, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Anxiously awaiting the results of your guessing game!! Isn't cool to think about all these people that you've never met are thinking of you and praying for a safe delivery and a healthy baby! Best of luck!!!

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  25. Tanya says

    August 20, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    I had the exact same conversation with my dad when I was about 14! The 70's were very bad, LOL!
    …I truly hope you don't "win" with a 19lb baby! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  26. Sleen says

    August 20, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    Nineteen pounds? LOL. Let's hope not. I did have a 11#, 12oz baby (#3, and the first boy). I sure was scared when I was told #4 was ALSO a boy!

    My family and I are praying for you!

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  27. Victoria says

    August 20, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    For your sake I hope you aren't the winner! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Here's hoping Patrick wins.

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  28. {cindy} says

    August 20, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    yeah sarah!! can't wait!!!!!!!!!:)

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  29. Ruthanne says

    August 21, 2012 at 12:19 am

    You carry so high, I think it's a girl!

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  30. Anonymous says

    August 21, 2012 at 1:16 am

    I hope it short and easy and soon. I went 10 days late on my last… About this time of year…

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  31. Meredith says

    August 21, 2012 at 2:56 am

    The post-it from Abbey made me lol. I wish I would have thought to do that to my dad when I was in high school!

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  32. Michelle says

    August 21, 2012 at 4:16 am

    Holy Cow! Your son Andrew looks EXACTLY like your husband when he was young! Neat!

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  33. Ms.Carson says

    August 21, 2012 at 4:36 am

    19 pounds made me laugh out loud!
    My bet will be girl 8 lb. 3 oz..

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  34. Rachel says

    August 21, 2012 at 5:39 am

    You are SO patient! I couldn't wait the entire pregnancy to find out! Especially since I always go 10 days over. YES, you get extra credit for that. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  35. Magnolia Verandah says

    August 21, 2012 at 8:43 am

    You deserve another girl!

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  36. Karen says

    August 21, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    I think girl too, 8 lbs 5 oz is my guess. Tues aug 21!

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  37. Karen says

    August 21, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    I think girl too, 8 lbs 5 oz is my guess. Tues aug 21!

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  38. Karen says

    August 21, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    I think girl too, 8 lbs 5 oz is my guess. Tues aug 21!

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  39. Karen says

    August 21, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    I think girl too, 8 lbs 5 oz is my guess. Tues aug 21!

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  40. TheFiveDays says

    August 21, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    ๐Ÿ™‚ Love your guess about the weight, Sarah…

    Oh my gosh, your boys look SO much like your husband! Seeing that picture of him as a kid is amazing! And Abby's note is the best!

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  41. Unknown says

    August 21, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    I am so with you on the towels! So with you. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  42. McEngland like the McCountry says

    August 22, 2012 at 3:22 am

    Hilarious! You have totally got this! My guess: Girl and 8 lbs on the nose.

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  43. McEngland like the McCountry says

    August 22, 2012 at 3:22 am

    Hilarious! You have totally got this! My guess: Girl and 8 lbs on the nose.

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  44. Happy Hodge Podge says

    August 22, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Lol, 19#s!
    I hope your new little girl doesn't weigh that much, for your sake.
    BTW, can Andrew look any more like your husband's younger picture?

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  45. AmyJane says

    August 23, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    I love 6 lb 20oz (!?)! Haha.

    Can't wait to see the beautiful baby of yours!

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