Feb 7, 2014

Snow Day Ramblings

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Mira in the snow, 2009

All of my focus has been drained away, so apologies if this is disjointed. Today is the third snow day in a row for us, and our...eighth? seventh? who can keep track anymore?...of the school year. … [Continue reading...]

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Feb 3, 2014

Gifted and Struggling

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What does this say?

I mentioned recently that Mira was evaluated for gifted identification. She's a bright kid, and her abilities in class - when she's focused - made her teacher think it was worth the time to … [Continue reading...]

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Jan 31, 2014

Mira, the Daisy Scout (and Cookie Seller)

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Girl Scout Handbook, 1977 edition

Earlier this year, interest forms were sent out about forming a Daisy scout troop in our area. Mira had been wanting to join Girl Scouts since last year, and we nearly joined at the start of summer, … [Continue reading...]

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Jan 27, 2014

Time To Get Moving and #GetMotivated

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yurbuds

Thank you to Best Buy for sponsoring today's post. This is usually the time of year where I decide I've had my fill of the holiday desserts and slacking off on exercise and rededicate myself to … [Continue reading...]

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Jan 24, 2014

An Update on My Shoulder

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Time to work

Sorry folks, I'm being whiny today. You've been warned. Last week I told you all about the shoulder pain I was experiencing after I got my flu shot. My doctor diagnosed it as bursitis, resulting … [Continue reading...]

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Jan 21, 2014

Let The Label Game Begin

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Mira and her doll

First grade has been an interesting experience for Mira and for us. I've found that despite already having an older child, we've been prepared for practically nothing with a second child. Mira's first … [Continue reading...]

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Jan 14, 2014

Went For A Flu Shot, Got A Shoulder Injury Instead

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SIRVA: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration

I've had a flu shot many times. No one really wants to get a flu shot, but many people generally consider it worthwhile if it keeps you from getting the flu. I have no time to be sick, so I usually … [Continue reading...]

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