Category Archives: Kids’ Room

Blog Note

My children formerly known as Monkey (big brother) and Pumpkin (little sister) shall henceforth be known by Buddy and Lottie.

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Right Under Our Noses

Well, runny nose season is in full-swing at the House. At this very moment, I am the only person here who isn’t coughing, sneezing, snorting, dripping, or sniffing. Of course this could change very rapidly and then I could make … Continue reading

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Fire-The Aftermath

Work is going forward on our House, hopefully we’ll be out of Hotel of the Burning Prairie by Halloween. It’s not bad, really, just a little cramped for two active kids; and the fold-out bed I’m sleeping on is killing … Continue reading

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Dealing With a 3-year Old

Warning: Poop alert! The phrase, “Don’t eat crayons!” sounds pretty straightforward, don’t you think? But apparently to my 3-year old it translates into “Go ahead, eat all the crayons you want!” As if the fact of crayon-eating weren’t bad enough, … Continue reading

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When Did This Happen?

When did my baby boy become a big boy? Today was Monkey’s first full day of Kindergarten. He’s got his own locker and a brand-new lunch bag. And a mama who just can’t believe he’s growing up so fast. Monkey … Continue reading

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Everybody Remain Calm, That’s The Most Important Thing

OK, so everybody can relax now, Poison Control tells me that compact fluorescent light bulbs do not contain toxic levels of mercury. And how might I have come into this information, you may well ask? Sit down, this is going … Continue reading

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The Captain Has Left The Building, part 3

I am currently watching Ni Hao, Kai-lan, even when the kids aren’t in the room. Right now, we are having a TV problem–it’s 10 years old, takes about an hour to warm up and until then the picture flips and … Continue reading

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Underpants

I have always had a love/hate relationship with undergarments. Bras are fine, I tend to find ones I like and wear them until they fall apart. Underpants always have been, and ever shall remain, the bane of my existence. Don’t … Continue reading

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Sigh

My daughter doesn’t just make a mess in her room, she trashes her room like a rock star! It may be her super-power. It has either been raining or soggy all week long and I haven’t been able to take … Continue reading

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Pretty Every Day

A girlfriend once told me about a couple she knew that didn’t believe in complimenting their daughters on their appearances. And if anyone dared to mention how pretty the girls were, those compliments were violently rebuked. Excuse me, but exactly … Continue reading

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