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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
Posted in Junk Drawer, Kids' Room, Kitchen/Dining, Uncategorized
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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
Posted in Healthy Family, Junk Drawer, Kids' Room, Living
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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
Posted in Kids' Room, Uncategorized, WHY???
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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
Posted in In front of the neighbors, Kids' Room, Uncategorized
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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
Posted in Bathroom, Healthy Family, Kids' Room, Mother of Invention
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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
Posted in Junk Drawer, Kids' Room, Living
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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
Posted in Bathroom, Junk Drawer, Kids' Room, Mother of Invention
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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
Posted in Healthy Family, Kids' Room
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