Archive for August, 2007
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Aug 31, 2007
6 CommentsThe amount of fun is relative to the crankiness of the parents
Last night was a waste of a good campfire. We got up to our local woods last night around 5pm. The local woods that I love. I’ve written about the peace that usually overcomes me when I am in those woods. I missed the zen this trip. We were packing our bags and loading the kids in the car...
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Aug 29, 2007
3 CommentsThe Nephew is Keeping Me Entertained
The Brother and The Nephew arrived yesterday. I think I have mentioned before that the Nephew is very, very smart. Having a smart baby can be trying at times. The little bugger is moody. I think this is a trait of smart babies. They know what they want and they don’t understand why you won’t...
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Aug 27, 2007
7 CommentsThis is not Cohesive. Deal.
The Germ Factory is up and running again. Last year, the BoyCousin brought home every cold in town. This year it is the Kid’s turn. We’re sick. It isn’t even September yet. This does not look good for us. Warning! Completely random subject change coming! The Nephew turned two on Saturday. We drove down for the...
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Aug 23, 2007
7 CommentsI am a Cupcake Whore
I am sorry for mocking you, Weight Watchers. I’ve been cruel in the past. I’ve made Yo Momma jokes that involved you. I once told a girl who stuck gum in my hair to go join and lose her third chin*. Let’s just say, I’ve been catty. The thing is, when you’re thin, you don’t...
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Aug 22, 2007
5 CommentsRepeat This Forty Times.
“Mommeeee. Culll-er.” “You want to color, Baby?” “Yes. Culll-er.” “Okay. Here are the crayons.” “Nooooooo!!! No culll-er. Nack. Nack. Nack.” “Would you like a snack?” “NACK! Pease.” “Here you go. Here’s some crackers.” “Nooooo! No crackers! Wawer!” “You want water?” “Yes. Wawer.” “Okay. Here is the water.” “Nooooooooooooooo! No wawer! Elmo. Elmo, pease. Elmo. Elmo....
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Aug 22, 2007
8 CommentsMonkeys In Love
The best kind of motivation is saying that I feel unmotivated. When I was done floating around the internet for the day, I got to work. I cleaned up the house and then I put together the Husband’s closet organizer in his new closet. We have had this organizer sitting on the floor of his...
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Aug 21, 2007
4 CommentsUnmotivated Musings
I have a post in draft about what a horrible grump I was yesterday. I decided not to post it because… eh…. today is better. So, really, who cares? The Husband got up with the Kid today. She has to be at the end of our driveway by 7:15am. That means some mighty early mornings...
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Aug 19, 2007
4 CommentsDear Baby,
Today you turned two. It seems, dear Baby, that I forgot how fast the time goes. When we brought you home two years ago, it seemed like we had forever. Today, the days seem to have fallen like dominoes. Slow at first, but now falling faster and faster. We have so much ahead of us. I hope...
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Aug 17, 2007
3 CommentsHer Day
Two parents, excitedly waiting at the end of a long stretch of driveway. One baby, wandering around wondering what the heck is going on. One kid, waving from a bus window. She exits. The parents grab her in a giant hug and ask, “How was it? Did you have fun?” Nonchalantly the response comes,”Oh. It...
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Aug 16, 2007
6 CommentsGo!
Three weeks of crying, whining, and “I am not ever, never going to school!” have culminated in this: Tentatively, “Okay, love you, Bye.” “Bye, Mom. Bye, Dad. I’ll see you when I get off the bus!” The Bus. Wha?!? No drama. No tears. One happy kid, coloring at a desk. Shock doesn’t begin to cover...
