Category Archives: I am the Walrus
It’s a Learning Experience
Brothers, 2 years apart, almost to the day. As you can imagine, there are rough and tumble moments, shouting matches, and the like. It’s normal. But, what is a normal reaction to it? Shouting amidst the chaos? It falls on … Continue reading
My Smile Campaign
Sometimes I’ll catch myself as I walk by a mirror or a window where I see my reflection. Here’s what I see: a woman with pursed lips, a scowl, hunkered over (not all the time, but enough). Since the new … Continue reading
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Genius
There’s always been that special something about him. He’ll say things like, “That’s odd,” or, “Precicely.” If you gave him a 500 page Lego book, he’d start on page 1 with the building instructions, and do each model, page by … Continue reading
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Wow.
You know those times where you’re all Bill Haverchuck yelling, “What’s the point of all this?” Then, some time, maybe even a long time later, you’re like, “Oh…that was the point.” No, this probably doesn’t make any sense, but I … Continue reading
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Kindergarten baby, sitting in gravy
Who came up with THAT saying? Noel started his first day of kindergarten today. I couldn’t sleep last night. I was the only one tossing an turning. I still feel like I should be rocking him to sleep in my … Continue reading
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Time in a Bottle
The only light in my kids’ room. Their little nightlight. I tried to get a picture of the fireflies we caught that are sitting on their windowsill, but it wasn’t working out. Noel stayed up a little late and he … Continue reading
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where does the time go?
i’ve probably written this 8 billion times by now, but really…WHERE? these boys are just growing up so darn fast.yesterday, we had noel’s first t-ball practice with kids from his kindergarten.as you might imagine, it was AWESOME and hilarious and … Continue reading
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Yesterday’s Happiness
sunshine.running.laughing.searching for saber tooth tigers.best friends.big hills (even if they’re called “suicide hill”).
I Like To Steal Ideas, but Only Ones That Are Brilliant
My friend Amy is posting something she’s calling “Today’s Happiness”. I’m going to join her, because it’s just a darn good idea. And you know, I might call my version “Yesterday’s Happiness”, because these were actually taken yesterday. In fact, … Continue reading
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The Clone Wars
There are times when it is really really extra hard to be gracious and grateful for what you have, like just being a parent. This job is not always easy. It’s not all wine and roses, not all fun and … Continue reading
