Monthly Archives: January 2009

It’s all grass

Totally unrelated…as I was walking sleepily into the gym this morning, there were a couple of young women walking out.  Presumably from having been out all night…out all night while I was at home sleeping and lamenting the fact that … Continue reading

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How to add your picture to comments you leave on blogs

Have you ever commented on a blog (like this one) and noticed a “mystery man” (that’s what they’re sometimes called, I’m not being sexist) next to your comment like this? Perhaps you prefer to remain a mystery, but did ya … Continue reading

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A fine mothering moment

So the last several weeks the last year, the baby has been waking up between 2 and 5 times a night.  And when I’m aroused from R.E.M. sleep multiple times per night for several nights in a row, I’m a … Continue reading

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Brothers

We took advantage of the wacky winter weather here last week and played outside on Thursday when it was almost 80 degrees.  We had a picnic in the backyard and the boys played in their jammies.  It’s a good thing … Continue reading

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What a difference a year makes

Dear Aaron, When we sat together in the dim light of the early dawn this morning, you sleeping soundly in my arms, your soft, smooth skin perfectly edible, I could not help but think back to the moment you were … Continue reading

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Overheard at our house

The boys’ room has been in need of a major clean-out for a while now.  The other day I had the umph, so I started the process. When I get on these particular purging kicks, I grab a few trash … Continue reading

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Spelling Bee days

Well, yesterday was the day of my daughter’s Spelling Bee debut.  A few thoughts: She told me yesterday morning that Bethany was going to win because “whenever we have a practice Bee, Bethany always wins.” Bethany didn’t win. And did … Continue reading

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9 minutes and counting

Alright peeps, I’ve got nine minutes before the troops arise and attack me. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a fun New Year!  We enjoyed a visit from my sister and her family as well as my … Continue reading

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