Band on the Diaper Run

It isn't any less crazy at home

Dance recitals, holiday shopping, even getting those JCPenny photos of my kids (yep, matching outfits), wrapping things, seeking out schools for next year-Kindergarten already?, cooking (although I will say Jason has become "Little Miss Crockpot")  It's all making me feel like no matter what you do as a mom, it is always chaotic.  The road busy but so is this.  I've said it before, you just have to embrace the chaos.  Mags had a couple major time outs yesterday to add to everything.  After the first one, she told me I just wasn't the right mommie for her. But, today she was the best kid in the world. I guess it happens to parents all the time.

 

 

 

Also, I've been trying to compile a top ten list for the Barsuk site.  All I have come up with is a few funny you tube videos that friends have sent or showed me throughout the year. I have a feeling everyone has already seen them but,  I guess you could say I'm either bored with finding music or just don't like to make music top ten lists.  In fact, I kind of think it's annoying when music magazines rank the best records of the year (but that could be because I am too proud to not be on those lists.) Anyway, here are a few.

 

I've always loved Beaker...

 

 

 

 

 

 

You probably saw this, I just saw it for the first time.
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Comments

 

Melissa from PA said:

I can't believe Magnolia is getting ready for kindergarten! I saw you play Macrock when you were 8 months pregnant with her and it definitely does not seem that long ago. At any rate, Merry Christmas and good luck with staying sane this holiday season!

December 18, 2008 6:57 AM
 

EG said:

I had a goldfish named Beaker, once.

Hey, this page is formatting funny for me, there are videos right on top of the text.  I'm just using IE.

December 18, 2008 9:38 AM
 

Jeff B said:

Hahaha

Merry Christmas guys!!

December 18, 2008 6:03 PM
 

korkor said:

Hey guys, is it formatting weird for everyone?  I don't know what's up with it but posting videos is hard on here. I will see if I can fix it. Anyway, if you can see the videos, that was the point.

December 18, 2008 10:03 PM
 

Caitlin said:

I just want to let you guys know that this blog makes me have faith in the world!

I've been a huge fan of the band for many years and reading about your kids and all the adventures you have is so inspiring and makes me appreciate your music even more. I hope that one day I will have a family as cute, musical, and exciting as yours is. I hope you all have a great Christmas and New Years and I'll see you out on tour! (Dallas or Austin!!! (: )

December 24, 2008 11:01 PM

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Kori Gardner is the organ-playing half of the band Mates of State; her husband, Jason Hammel, plays drums. Known for their vocal harmonies and euphoric melodies, Mates of State has been described by critics as "unabashed joy", "honesty at its best", a "two piece with balls", and "a band that you must see live." Their daughter, Magnolia, was born in 2004 and started touring with the band at 10 weeks. June, their second girl, was born early this year. The whole family is touring the world right now. Hear their latest album, "Re-Arrange Us" at www.matesofstate.com, or myspace.com/matesofstate



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