Response from: courtney

Ya know I'm not really sure why or what caused me to first giggle in response to hearing or saying mooshoopork (teeheee) To me it just sounds funny and oddly enough it just so happens to tickle my husband funny bone too. We used to find much amusment in getting our young niece, nephew and now our own kiddos to say it in their little voices-that just made mooshoopork hilarious. I am crazy!

Response from: Mombat

Oh my! Mombat here. So very flattered to be included in that very funny list! I also really like Girl's Gone Child (instead of wild)(www.girlsgonechild.blogspot.com) -- great writing too.

Mombat pokes fun at our everday struggles and also at the so-called mommy wars. As far as I can tell, most mothers back each other up whether working, WAHM or SAHM. You're all invited!

My best,

Mombat

Response from: Jennifer

Seat Belt Safety Campaign Rolls into Lockhart, Texas
LOCKHART – More than 30 percent of Lockhart Junior High students admit to not wearing a seat belt when riding in a vehicle. The findings are part of a campaign that kicked off Monday February 4, 2008 with more than 150 people at Lockhart Junior High. The campaign will involve the school and, generally, the community. The goal is to improve this number and to promote seat belt safety.
The campaign is called "Rock the Belt" and is being organized by five students from Texas State University as part of a national competition organized through the Public Relations Society of America.
The event-packed seat belt safety campaign will take place during the month of February. It is designed to reach children ages 11-14, who will soon be sitting behind the wheel and driving on their own.
"Our hope is to make a lasting impression on Lockhart regarding seat belt safety by making buckling up second nature," said Lauren Davis of the campaign team. "Buckling up is something that takes only a few seconds to do that can be the difference between life and death."
The students conducted a survey at the Lockhart Junior High and the research showed, among other things, that 30 percent of students admit to not wearing a seat belt when riding in a vehicle. The most common reason students gave for not buckling up was because "the trip was too short" or "it is too much trouble to buckle up."
The Texas State students are working with Lockhart teachers, parents, Glosserman Chevrolet, the Dell Regional Children's Hospital and many Lockhart businesses in organizing events that will encourage seat belt usage. "We hope for their safety that they will buckle that belt every day, every time." Davis said. "National data show that most accidents occur within one mile from home. No trip is too short for buckling up."
The campaign culminates Feb. 29, when organizers partner with Safe Kids and Glosserman Chevrolet to host a "Chevy car seat check-up," in which parents can learn how to properly install and secure car seats for infants and even trade a car seat in if it is not functioning correctly.
Planners urge parents, teachers and other community members to remind children of all ages -- and adults, too -- to buckle up. Jennifer Clark, another campaign team member, said, "We selected Lockhart because it’s a community where we could make a great impact."
The Texas State University students feel their campaign should be put into action in future years to remind Lockhart of seat belt safety and the difference buckling up can make.

* February 29- Chevy Car Seat Check Up at HEB in Lockhart, Texas (please come by and trade in a car seat if the one you have is not functioning properly, also learn how to properly install and buckle your child’s car seat to reduce risk)