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One day last week, before our warmer temperatures hit, I took the girls to the park. To just simply “air” them out. Like old couch cushions or rugs, we were all craving a nice shake-out moment in some crisp air. We frolicked in the very atmosphere all around us. We conquered the highest peaks. We […]
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She ran up to me the other day, clutching a Valentine she found tucked away in one of her many purses. “Mama,” she said all excited, “You have my heart.” What can I add to that comment? Nothing. Nothing at all. She’s always had my heart. And her Daddy’s. And her Bubby’s and Sissy’s.
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Alex’s Cub Scout Blue and Gold Dinner was held a few weeks ago and a terrific time was had by us all at the Western themed event. The kids got to wrangle some “rattlers”. Notice the excited expression in Kata’s face for the Cow Pie Flinging Contest. And notice Alex’s lack of enthusiasm at the […]
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Alex and I got to experience a Mother-Son Date when we stepped out to see “Coraline”. If you haven’t seen it yet, seriously, run to the theater, quickly. The 3D animation is so subtle, the artistry is truly magnificent and the story line is hauntingly accurate. Besides in two weeks, it will be replaced by […]
posted in: Balance, Creative Outbursts, Things We Do
Oh, some of you know the drill. I’ve been tagged, viciously by armloads of people I used to care about. And now I feel backed into a corner and forced to do this. So for all of you who tagged me and you know very well who you are here is apparently what you were […]
posted in: Balance, Things We Love
On Saturday, it was once again time for that annual Cub Scout tradition – the Pinewood Derby. For you non-Scouting folks or for those of you who were scarred in your youth by this process and have chosen to forget the entire ordeal, here’s the refresher. Approximately a month in advance of the Derby, each […]
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Ken knows when I’ve reached my limit of sanity and need an hour or two away from the kids. The other night, I decided to use my much needed Quiet Time and escape to a bookstore. I was hoping that all three kids would stay with Ken. The girls, of course, wanted nothing more than […]