N barely making it through the parking garage with a broken flip-flop! Poor thing! Mom took this pic of the kids and I on the way to our shopping excursion while I was riding squished in the back of her car! I am convinced now more than ever that I…
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Hot August Nights (and Days)!
Sometimes it's just too steamy to get outside, but we somehow still find time to sit and enjoy the outdoors from inside.
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Flip-flop fatality and other interesting tidbits.
Today's been such a whirlwind of a day. With my mom and stepdad here we've enjoyed hanging out and visiting with each other. We headed out to the Plaza so I could get some back to school shopping done for N, who will of course need new jeans for fall. …
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Why aren’t libraries quiet anymore?
I am sitting (sans kids) at the public library to pass the time before my next meeting and I am so irritated at how loud the library is! Has it been this way for a while or have I just had too many loud kids with me befeore to notice? …
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Five Things: TV Bliss
I’m loving our TV more and more and here’s just a few reasons why: Reading Rainbow, one of D and I’s favorite kids’ shows of all time, is back on PBS. The kids are enjoying it and we’ve set the DVR to record yet another program. Wipeout is not only…
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Introducing Clementine.
Here she is in all her glory. Clementine is a happy and energetic little fish who is no doubt enjoying the her bubbly and colorful surroundings. The kids are already warming up to her as they love to watch her swim about and point out that she waves to them…
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A sad day.
This morning shortly after sitting down for breakfast, D went to feed our Betta fish, Fishy Red, only to find that the fish was gone. Apparently he had leaped out of the bowl (again) and was lying seemingly lifeless on the back door kitchen rug. Immediately D scooped him up…
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Not to toot my own horn, but…..
Despite the kids being away at vacation bible school this evening with D’s mom, I decided I’d make dinner for my wonderful hub and I because I’ve been wanting to try out this great new recipe for an Easy Mexican Casserole. I know – being a Latina, I should be ashamed of…
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I love friends.
Why do I love friends? Because of the things they do for you. Nina and I have recently been in search of Siggs for our kids and today while out shopping, she came upon a slew of them at one of my favorite stores. Not only was she nice enough…
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Perfect day for rain.
Although it's been rainy and gloomy all day long, it couldn't be more perfect. This morning the kids and I had a playdate at our new favorite hangout. Not only did they get some great playtime with new friends, but I got to engage in real-life conversation with other local…