Sep 25, 2008

Raiders of the Lost Garage

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In an effort to simplify our surroundings and possibly make a little money on the side, we're having a garage sale this Saturday. While I've always been willing to throw a few unwanted items in the … [Continue reading...]

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Sep 24, 2008

Signs of a Good Birthday Party

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A cake, designed by the birthday girl:Ice cream to go with the cake (with Phat Mommy ice cream scoop):Baby bird mouth:Sugar highs:Cool gifts:Hanging with friends:Per the birthday girl's request, we … [Continue reading...]

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Sep 22, 2008

Forty Years Ago, I Would Have Starved

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There are times when I read food blogs and drool over the amazing looking food those bloggers prepare. I've even bookmarked a few recipes that looked too good to pass over.But let's be honest: will I … [Continue reading...]

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Sep 21, 2008

Four

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Four years ago on this day, I woke up at 6am after a fitful night of sleep. I quickly got up, showered and took a long look around our house. I was 38 weeks pregnant, and had to be at the hospital by … [Continue reading...]

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Sep 20, 2008

Memories of Dark, Sleepy Nights

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As we approach Cordelia's fourth birthday, my mind often drifts back to when she was a baby. I can't say she was the easiest baby, because she wasn't. But slowly a lot of those hard times are being … [Continue reading...]

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Sep 19, 2008

Haiku Friday: Signs Of Age

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What do I see here?A flash of white on my headSurrounded by brownBut wait -now I seeanother one! White hairs aresprouting everywhere.When did I becomeold enough to have more whitehairs than I can … [Continue reading...]

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Sep 18, 2008

Attack of the Giant Bug

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I've always considered myself a bit of a tomboy. But one area I've never been boyish about is bugs. Bugs creep me out, with spiders ranking even higher on the "make me shriek and run" scale.As long as … [Continue reading...]

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