May 22, 2008

A Birthday Party Quandary

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In a perfect world, we would be celebrating Mira's first birthday today, the 21st. But the little diva decided that she wasn't going to comply with some arbitrary due date, and instead waited another … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, growing up, Mira, sisterhood ·


May 20, 2008

Complicated Workout Equipment Isn’t For Me

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CityMama is giving away a Wii Fit (and a Wii), but the condition is you have to tell your most embarrassing fitness story to win. Despite my best attempts, I wasn't able to get in on the pre-sale of … [Continue reading...]

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May 19, 2008

Family Time

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Thanks to gas prices and a three year old who had spent the week suffering behavior regressions and tantrums, we found ourselves without plans for the entire weekend. Realizing this was a rare … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Aaron, Cordy, family time, Mira ·


May 19, 2008

The Best Gifts From Grandparents

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As a child, I got some pretty awesome gifts from my grandmothers. Remember the first year for Cabbage Patch Kids? Remember the chaos that ensued from parents and grandparents elbowing each other to … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: family time, memories, shameless promotion ·


May 16, 2008

You Think I’m Strict?

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I've been accused of being a strict parent before. Other parents have rolled their eyes at me and told me it was no big deal if my daughter didn't say "please" and "thank you" at this age, and told me … [Continue reading...]

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May 16, 2008

Haiku Friday: Fractured

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Some days I feel likeI am living several livesall at the same timeAt times I am ablogger, writing about theminutiae of lifeOther times I ama nursing student, tendingto the sick, learningOn rare … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: clearly insane, Cordy, Haiku Fridays, school ·


May 14, 2008

You Leave Them Alone For Two Minutes…

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There are times when I wonder how my two daughters can possibly be related. They do have some similar features, but while Cordelia is pale, blonde and curly-headed, Miranda is olive-skinned, brunette, … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, memories, Mira, sisterhood ·