Dis, Dat, & De’Uddah.
Today I have for you…a few ramblings/odds and ends. What, you were expecting genius?
First off, I’m setting this post to publish right after midnight… so as I write this it’s Sunday night, and I’m excited and somewhat giggly about fun times to be had on Monday morning. With any luck there will be some fun pictures to show you later. 
Also, some things I wanted to mention:
On my old (Blogger) site, I removed the “nofollow” code from the template in order to give my commenters linky love whenever they commented. To learn more about the “DoFollow” Movement, click on the “You Comment, I Follow” button on the left sidebar. Many thanks to Dawn for pointing me to this post so that I could install a plugin to do the same here. So, it’s official, mah peeps. If you comment here regularly, you’ll get yourself some Google Juice for your own site. Now, isn’t that just peachy? And, if you haven’t noticed yet, I also use the CommentLuv plugin, which gives everyone a link to your most recent post – and according to Feedburner Stats, those babies do be gettin’ some clicks! See, I really do loves you guys.
Next, since moving over here to my lovely new place at WordPress, I’ve gotten behind on updating the Weekly Winners Blogroll. I have every intention of keeping that blogroll updated at all times. As such, I’d love for you guys to whip my ass into shape help get me back on track. If you have participated in Weekly Winners, could you please click over to the blogroll and make sure your link appears there?
If it is NOT there:
1) Please forgive me! I suck giant, hairy, donkey balls! (But I’m trying to quit – do they make a patch for that?)
2) Let me know so that I can remedy the problem. 
Also, I’ve been throwing around some ideas for actually creating and manufacturing some funny t-shirts, and possibly calendars and coffee mugs, to sell. What I’m looking for from all of you is some input on whether it’s worth it or not. I’m thinking silly pictures of Zack (aka The Mexican, our chihuahua) (and yes, I know this other person who does something similar – so sue me) 
or possibly some of my favorite nature shots in a yearly calendar. You guys have seen my shots (and if you haven’t, you can hop over to my flickr account and peruse). Would you buy a calendar of this stuff? Would you buy a shirt advertising my site if it said something funny? Or just a funny shirt? Framed prints of my best photographs? How about a dog turd with my autograph on it? Ok, ok, I realize I just went a little too far. But how about if Braden signed it?
Seriously, though, what do you think?
For your efforts, I leave you with this video, which might just make your day. Trust me.
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Ne
I dont even know if i got my webpage right.. but ole well.. I was bored and decided to hit the net and I seen lil braden….. Yes you are right he made my morning!!!
Glad I finally made it over here.
Veronica
Yup, I would totally buy your stuff. I *heart* you remember?
The URL for my blog on the blogroll is wrong, there is no www. (it will still come to my blog, I just wont get the technorati love for it).
Ummm, I am thinking about adding stuff to buy on my blog, but it will be stuff that Mum makes (I will get commission) but that won’t be til March at least.
Also? There is something on my blog for you and no, it isn’t a meme.
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Courtney
I’m going to play in Weekly Winners land in 2008. It’s one of my resolutions.
But the REAL question is…what the heck was going on on the OTHER side of the camera to make Braden laugh like that?!?!
SOOOOO cute!
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Maggie
Wow, I didn’t even know there was a separate blogroll for the Weekly Winner kids – cool!
If you sold it, I might buy it. That’s more than I can say for almost anyone I can think of because I big heart shape you!! Truly.
OMG, how did you film the video without wetting your pants and laughing over Braden? I was cracking up!
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Becky
Is there anything funnier that a tired slap-happy baby?? LOL! I love it when they get the giggles like that.
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Marylin
I’m with Courtney, what was going on to make Braden laugh so much?! that definitely made my morning, reminding me of times when Zack has done that in the past too – sooo cute
I’ve just started on the WW meme, so I’m not on the blogroll for that yet… but i’ll refrain from the butt-kicking for now!
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Secret Agent Mama
I bet it was his Daddy doing that to him. Tooooo funnnnny!! Love that kid!
I’d buy a turd. Just sayin’.
Happy New Year my bloggy crush, my bloggy pal, my bloggy lust.
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Kim
I said it once and will say it again. Cutest. Baby. Evah!!
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witchypoo
Some adorable baby giggles is the best way to start the day!
Right after cute babies, I am a fan of CommentLuv. I see many clicks from my site after people read the comments, and I get quite a few from other sites as well. Best Plugin ever!
Also, just so you know, I have a separate folder for blogs that have CommentLuv installed, and I make it a point to go there every single day. I don’t comment every day because sometimes I’m brain dead, but I still go there.
Excuse me now while I get my brain some coffee.
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Ree
There’s something about laughing toddlers that is more infectious than the flu.
Loved it.
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Donna
Well, you’re right, that did make my day. What a cutie and what a great laugh!
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Stephanie
I could not help but laugh out loud with your little man. What in the world were you doing to get him to giggle like that?! I just LOVE it when kids get the giggles! He is ADORABLE!!!
I haven’t seen your stuff (will go there right after I post this), but I would be in for a calendar. I am always looking for a cool one…instead of those cheesy realtor calendars (free, but still!).
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merrymishaps
I’m not on the blogroll, but I’m kinda new here so you’re forgiven
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Kay
OK i want to post the video on my facebook page using the video application. How would I go about doing that?
Jeanette
I think it’s a cool idea to make things with your photos!
As for the plug-in’s I can’t figure out how to install them on my wordpress blog, so as hard as I tried I couldn’t get the no follow thing working.
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'cuz I'm the mommy, that's why!
I loved the giggle video! I finished my meme! I think we might be the longest-seperated birth time twins!
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Kat
mmmm, donkey balls!
Cute vid!
I might buy something with funny pictures of Zack on it, but… who is Zack? I’d be more apt to wear a T shirt that said “Sarcastic Mom” on it with a little pic of you with your tongue sticking out or something.
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MP
I like zazzle..which I have on my sidebar..I found them on flickr..I haven’t sold anything but it’s free…
Yes I’m on the blog roll..I still have to change the code on my weekly winners badge on my side, can you email me the change again…
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Tasina
I probably wouldn’t buy anything but I’m notoriously El Cheapo (see my tantrum about my camera) so it’s absolutely nothing personal.
Now if you could bottle up and sell that adorable baby laugh….I might buy that. I have to wonder what you were doing to make him laugh like that. I almost wish the camera was turned the other way.
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Anglophile Football Fanatic
My goodness! That is the most infectious laugh. Braden’s so adorable.
I hope you’re feeling much better about the thyroid dilemma.
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janet
oh i would totally buy something from you. after all, i am a sarcastic mom too in real life!!!
and since I GOT MY NEW CAMERA, i’m totally in for weekly winners. sign me up, toots!!!
(cant watch the braden vid till i get home — no sound on my work ‘puter. something to look forward to!)
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the fruitfemme
You are right. That video *did* make my day. And I would totally love a flip book of the poop stories for my squeemish friend Sally. She’s still not talking to me after I sent her your “it all went terribly wrong” link.
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Meredith from Merchant Ships
Thanks for the no-follow information! Finally made myself sit down and do it…and it was NOT hard at all!
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A Jill of All Trades
Aidan overheard Braden laughing and he came crawling from his room to check and make sure I didn’t have another baby in here to love on.
How cute. You can tell he was sleepy, especially when he kind of smacked himself as somewhat of an eye-rub.
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Stephen
That DID make my day. Thanks.
Happy new year!
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Alison
God..I love, love, love those deep belly baby laughs…and yes I would buy your shit…even the autographed poop!!
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Lilacspecs
Oooh! Oooh! T-shirts! I’d totally buy an advertising/amusing t-shirt provided you make them in plus sizes (even if I wasn’t tipping the scales right now, my boobies are big enough to fill a large all by themselves…it’s going to be hard living in Europe…sigh).
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rachel
Happy New Year Darlin’!!
Hope you have a wonderful 2008!
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river
That video is the best thing I’ve seen all day. What was he laughing at? Just the cutest little boy!
Tiffany
You’re right, it did make my day!
He is very adorable.
Can I have a supersized T – shirt with the mexican on it? I love that little guy too.
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Melisa
Great video…you can play it when he’s 15 and surly.
It’s funny, my 15-year-old occasionally laughs for a split second exactly like he did when he was a toddler (no joke: you’d have to hear it). It’s quite the walk down memory lane!
Sniff sniff…they grow SO fast! Enjoy!
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imaginary sarah
I don’t know how well calendars and such will sell on the Internetz. I think it takes a hella-lotta promotion (of which you are queen).
I’ll give you an example of our own calendar experience:
The comedy club made that groovy calendar of naked comedians way back when. They promoted the crap out of it. I thought it would do well. Then, I found out that they had a ton of leftover calendars. The owner was giving them out for free, as she just wanted to get the boxes of them out of the club.
So, uh. I dunno. I seem to also remember Dooce mentioning that their calendar didn’t do as well as they had hoped. I don’t know what it takes to sell ‘em on the ‘Netz, but I bet you’ll figure it out.
I hope I didn’t rain on your parade. Boo on me.
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Tara
I AM GOING TO START POSTING MORE PHOTOS! That is one of my resolutions! Well, I need to *take* more photos to *post* more photos.
Anyhow, I did WW last week…can you add me? It will give me a kick in the pants to motivate and take more photos weekly so I have photos to choose from to pick the winners for the weekly winners…did ya get that?
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Suzanne
Thanks for the walk down memory lane! And definitely hang onto that video – it will, as Melisa says, come in mighty handy when he’s 15 and surly. You must trust us on this.
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mamafabulosity
My almost three year old daughter asks to see the ‘funny’ everytime I get on the computer and she laughs right along with him. He’s too cute.
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bratling
What an adorable video!! It makes me miss when my daughter was little and cute. Now she is just a teenager who only wants my money, sigh.
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mert
that’s why we all love cute little babies, thanks for the video.
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Films
Arent you too sarcastic?
Films
Arent you too sarcastic?
Pet Snakes
Very interesting post, I love finding a good quality blog thats not full of rubbish. I would love to do a link exchange.