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There are some famous tea parties out there. The Boston Tea Party. The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. All valid in their own way. But then, there are our tea parties. And they have their own themes and uses. This one was the Track Break’s Almost Over and We’re Killing Some Time So Let’s Have A […]
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Alex was dying to enter the Science Fair again this year, especially since he met with some success last year. But, it was a struggle to get anything done this time. Because Alex is Off Track, we had trouble just getting the materials we needed from his school and in our overscheduled life, it was […]
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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 […]
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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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Alex and I have been busy reading through the Harry Potter series. It’s my second time through the books and his first. And I have to admit that sharing it with him has made them even better. Hard to believe, I know, but oh so true. We just finished my personal favorite – Goblet of […]
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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 […]
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On the last day of Christmas Vacation, we were lucky to be invited to one of those inflatable bounce house places. Bella had a blast. And I got dizzy just watching her bouncing, up and down, burning off all that excess Cabin Fever energy. The best part? The Karaoke Dress Up Room. Yes, our little […]