Posted by Misty Montano on Wednesday, May 9, 2012,
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Our realtor is more optimistic than we are that we'll still get the house we're trying to buy. We just don't trust the seller to be reasonable at all so we're preparing to lose the house and starting the search over again for the 3rd time. In the meantime we're still lucky and THANKFUL to have been taken in by my in-laws.
I've shared my thoughts about how it's been living in a multi-generational home, but don't take my word for it. Hear from my mother-in-law Carolina.
Posted by Misty Montano on Monday, May 7, 2012,
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For a few weeks now we’ve been talking about a story Jace Larson is working. And for weeks I’ve sat silent with a slight smile while we talked about the story on adult children living with parents. I am an adult child living with parents, well with my in-laws. As you know from previous writings what was supposed to be a 4-week stay while we closed on a house, has turned into a 9-months and still going stay while we try to buy a house.
Posted by Misty Montano on Monday, February 13, 2012,
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In the kitchen
Finally tonight, over two months later, I’ve been able to bake! It’s a recipe I’ve been wanting to do since Thanksgiving. My colleague Anastasiya posted in November about an apple cheese pie, a Russian recipe passed to her from her grandmother. Not only did she share the recipe with me, but she also bought me the Farmers Cheese, a Russian cheese only found in Russian or Arabic stores here in Denver.
I tried to make the time to try this simple recipe, but after a couple of weeks I realiz... Continue reading ...
Posted by Misty Montano on Thursday, November 10, 2011,
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Crying has always been a release from me. More accurately it's been an automatic release that's often left me wondering, "why am I crying?" It's something I've never completely understood. I know my emotions and hormones play a part.
I don't break out in sobs and fits all the time in front of those around me. No, it's mostly private tears that just come and go. My tears are saved for those closest to me… usually. There have been a few extremely uncomfortable moments when I cried in front of... Continue reading ...
Posted by Misty Montano on Tuesday, November 8, 2011,
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Health
Pregnancy changed my body. Birthing my baby girl changed my body. Breastfeeding changed my body. Stopping breastfeeding changed my body. Going back on birth control changed my body.
It's been almost two years since I found out I was going to have a baby. I don't think my body is done changing! Pregnancy, age and life in general have provided me with a reality check about my body, and in turn, my health.
I've been active on Twitter lately participating in #HeartHealth chats. Two chats have been... Continue reading ...
Posted by Misty Montano on Saturday, October 29, 2011,
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Time - there is never enough of it. I don’t think anyone will disagree with me. It’s something that’s always said. I’ve always said it.
I wish I could take back every time I said it. I never knew what I was talking about… until now.
When I say it now there’s an edge of desperation, panic even in my head, if not also seeping through in my voice. I always feel behind… behind with my family, behind at home, behind at work. I’ve never felt this far behind before. The reason: li...
Posted by Misty Montano on Sunday, July 31, 2011,
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We went to the first Denver County Fair at the National Western Complex Friday night. The boys had a blast taking their little brother on rides, and of course riding the big rides themselves. I think the most fun they had were in these Hamster Water Balls. All I know is that if we had these things at home they'd be nightly activity... ahh, how quickly they'd go to bed after fun in these balls!
I wasn't surprised there weren't many rides available. The complex isn't big enough to hold m...
Posted by Misty Montano on Sunday, July 3, 2011,
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It's been 10 months since our baby girl was born. I've written so little, even though time after time I said to myself, "I have got to share this moment!" Yet, I rarely did. So much in our lives has happened and writing just kept being pushed lower and lower on my to-do list.
I took Squeak's to a friend's BBQ last weekend and for the first time I thought, "I feel good. I am back." I am trying to organize myself more and give myself actual writing goals. I'm good at 140 character Twee...
Posted by Misty Montano on Tuesday, June 28, 2011,
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It never fails. I get flushed and swell with happiness when I am recognized through my husband, Shawn Montano! I absolutely love introducing myself as, “Hi, I’m Shawn’s wife!”
I am very proud of my accomplishments with my career and the recognition I receive through my career, but my greatest accomplishment is my marriage to Shawn and our family.
I am having a hard time with the appropriate words right now to correctly express my love for, admiration of and pride in my husband. T...
Posted by Misty Montano on Sunday, March 13, 2011,
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In the kitchen
I had a blast cooking up this batch of chili for the Women's Bean Project Chili Cook Off. I'm not one to really follow recipes. I look at them. I compare them to other recipes for the same dish. I then close the book or turn off the computer and go to work making my own variation of the dish.
When it comes to chili I always think of Christmas Eve at my grandparent’s house. Every Christmas Eve Grandma made a batch of chili and a pot of oyster soup. For years I made my chili as clos...
Posted by Misty Montano on Tuesday, May 25, 2010,
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It seems my wish of moving may becoming a reality. We’re close to signing a lease agreement with a family that would like to move in on July 1st. I’m truly excited by this, but also nervous. This means we have A LOT to do in just a few short weeks.
By going through with this, we’re taking a huge risk. We had hoped the house would sell. Houses on the streets around us have sat on the market for months so we knew our fastest option to move would be to rent, or even rent-to-own, the ho... Continue reading ...
Misty Lou, Misty Jean, Mystical and even Extrafancy are just a few of the nicknames to which I answer. The most important names though are Wife, StepMom and Mom. With all these names it's sometimes hard to know who I am! This blog started as a Nebraska girl learning, trying, succeeding and failing at gardening in Colorado. Along the way in growing my garden, I grew my family too as I married a wonderful man and became StepMom to two precious Boys. Now our family grows more as we have a Baby Girl. So here is all of me as I share my family, home and garden. BTW my middle name is Jennifer; my name is Misty Jennifer Montano.
Finally tonight, over two months later, I’ve been able to bake! It’s a recipe I’ve been wanting to do since Thanksgiving. My colleague 
Misty Lou, Misty Jean, Mystical and even Extrafancy are just a few of the nicknames to which I answer. The most important names though are Wife, StepMom and Mom. With all these names it's sometimes hard to know who I am! This blog started as a Nebraska girl learning, trying, succeeding and failing at gardening in Colorado. Along the way in growing my garden, I grew my family too as I married a wonderful man and became StepMom to two precious Boys. Now our family grows more as we have a Baby Girl. So here is all of me as I share my family, home and garden. BTW my middle name is Jennifer; my name is Misty Jennifer Montano.
