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February 1, 2006 9:47 AM

Groundhog Day - Tomorrow!

How I wish I could go to Punxsutawney tomorrow for Groundhog Day! I even checked mapquest and it's only four hours away from me. Here is their official site.

But, alas, I am in the midst of trying to finish my book which is due today - and thanks to all of you who've inquired about its progress. I'm anticipating finishing it by February 15. It's called The Mommy Survival Guide and if there's anything you want to make sure I include, please email me right away.

Our family has a tradition of watching the movie Groundhog Day each year on February 2.

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It's a great movie for teaching kids- and reminding us too - that our attitudes toward life and our fellow man determine the both our perception and the quality of our lives. And the lesson is told in hilarious fashion. It is rated PG - but keep in mind that since it was released in 1993 the standards were higher then.

You can find my in depth review here.

Next year, though, I plan to be on Gobbler's Knob listening to polka music and live-blogging for you!

Love,
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yup, us too

Posted by: floorplan | February 1, 2006 10:22 AM

wow. nice blog. thanks and God bless

Posted by: jeff | February 1, 2006 10:48 AM

Our family has a 10+ year tradition of having a Groundhog Day party on the Friday night closest to February 2! Each year we invite a different 10 couples from the year before, everybody brings munchy food, and we watch the movie Groundhog Day. Fun, fun!!

Enjoy the movie!! :)

Posted by: chewymom | February 1, 2006 11:06 AM

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