Apr 8, 2009

Madeline Spohr

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Today is one of those days I don't even want to venture outside into the sunshine and face other people. Because how can you explain to them that your eyes are red and you're fighting back tears … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: big issues, love, mom blogs ·


Apr 7, 2009

I Won’t Leave You Hanging

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I'm sure you probably weren't waiting all weekend to find out how I did on my exam, but in case you were curious, I passed! And if I might brag (which I can, seeing how this is my blog), I passed by … [Continue reading...]

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Apr 3, 2009

Haiku Friday: Test Stress

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I've been MIAthese past few days because ofmajor test stressToday at noon Iwill take a comprehensivegraduation test.If I pass, I willbe able to graduatenursing school in June.(That is assumingI pass … [Continue reading...]

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Apr 1, 2009

Crossing Interests

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If you've been following along on Hot by Blogher, you know that I'm starting to see some real progress in my fitness goals. Muscles are getting stronger, weight is coming off, and I'm feeling pretty … [Continue reading...]

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Mar 31, 2009

Beetle-Mania

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You'd think we time-warped back to the 1960s in my house.Cordy's newest obsession is the Beatles. This happens every few months. She'll find something new to fixate on, and it will become her go-to … [Continue reading...]

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Mar 27, 2009

Haiku Friday: Date Night

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What used to be aroutine event is now rare:the sublime date nightNow it requires timeand logistics, and of coursea babysitterBut the stars alignedand tonight we'll be withoutkids at the movies. I … [Continue reading...]

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Mar 25, 2009

What Are The Odds of Two Children Looking Towards The Camera At The Same Time?

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Answer: pretty slim. (WHY? Why will they never look in the same direction at the same time?)Which is why I give you two carousel photos today instead of one.These were taken before the carousel … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: being a mom, Cordy, family time, kid logic, Mira, sisterhood ·