Monthly Archives: August 2008

Got any good scheduling tips?

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Amy

The school year is upon us and  things are BUSY around here.  I’ve got a public schooler, a homeschooler, a toddler, a baby and various outside activities.  After one week with everything in full swing, I now have a pretty … Continue reading →

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Things I Love Thursday

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Amy

I’m conducting an experiment and I hope you’ll be my guinea pig join me. I’m going to do a trial run of a “Things I Love Thursday” meme. Here’s how it’s going to work: Each week I’ll pick a theme … Continue reading →

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SIDS Prevention

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Amy

I had a brother who died of SIDS when I was 3 years old (he was 8 months old when he died).  The day of his death is my earliest memory.  So perhaps it’s not surprising, then, that I started … Continue reading →

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Insecure

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Amy

I’m realizing something. It’s nothing new really, but I’m realizing it in a whole new way, or at least admitting it to myself in a whole new way. I am deeply insecure. I do most things to gain the approval … Continue reading →

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Organized shmorganized

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Amy

So with the new school year upon us, I’m trying to get myself into a better routine. Except that switching from an 11:30 pm bedtime/7:00 am wakeup time to a 9:30 pm bedtime/5:30 am wakeup time is easier said than … Continue reading →

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Olympic fatigue

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Amy

I told you I had issues. My latest is “Olympic Fatigue.” It’s real. I saw it on the news. Comes from staying up WAY TOO LATE night after night in order to watch the Olympics. I SO have Olympic Fatigue. … Continue reading →

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Where does he get this stuff?

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Amy

So we’re eatin’ lunch today and here’s what my 5-year-old busts out with: Him: “Grandmas are moms without rules.” Me: “Oh, where did you hear that?” Him: “Nowhere, I just thought of it.”

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She cracks. me. up.

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Amy

So I’m trying to get things organized around here before the school year overtakes us.  This morning we were in my daughter’s room.  She’s 8 and is just entering the “tween” stage.   Oh my. This gives me a little … Continue reading →

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A people-pleasing parent. Not a good combination.

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Amy

So I have this issue. (As if you didn’t know that.) I talked before about my people-pleasing tendencies, but now I’ve kicked it up a notch by having them WITH MY OWN CHILDREN. (Caps were probably not necessary there to … Continue reading →

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Drowning prevention for babies 6 months old & up

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Amy

Our oldest two have made good progress in swimming lessons this summer, but I’m considering forkin’ out the cash for our younger two to do this. If they ever fell into water, it would be the best money we ever … Continue reading →

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