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Category Archives: Kids’ Room
What parents do when the kids aren’t around…
No, not that. Ok, not only that. The kids are with my folks this weekend. My parents took them to Easter services today, doubtless trying to de-heathen them. So here we are, Hubby and I, a couple of old smoothies … Continue reading
Posted in Around the town, Kids' Room
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Dear Diary
I was never much of a diarist. Even as a self-absorbed teenager, I was no Pepys. Well-meaning people would buy me those little locking daily diaries as birthday presents. They all held such promise, and with each new one would … Continue reading
Posted in Kids' Room, Living, Study, Uncategorized
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Looking Back
Hubby and I got a bit of late start on having kids, not entirely by design. I found out I had PCOS when I was 22, it was mildly disturbing to hear, but not devastating. Yet. So we knew going … Continue reading
Posted in Junk Drawer, Kids' Room, The Process
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I just said what!?
It is a forgone conclusion that, as a parent, you are going to be saying certain things you otherwise would not. “Not in my house you don’t. Because I said so. Don’t put that in your nose.” And the like. … Continue reading
Posted in Kids' Room
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Outnumbered
First, lest you begin to think otherwise, my husband is a wonderful father. Second, the kids adore their time with Daddy. Third, I love my children but I have no illusions about them, they can try the hardiest of souls. … Continue reading
Posted in Kids' Room, Living, Study
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Sick
My oldest baby, Monkey, is sick today, poor kid. He got up at 6 o’clock this morning, which is very odd for him. But even stranger is the fact that I got up 5:30. I try to eke in as … Continue reading
Posted in Kids' Room
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Don’t let me scare you, at least not too much
Night School is a haven of working adults and parents, a time to spend with other adults, learning exciting, new things. Last night was our first test and some of us finished very early, including me. We gathered upstairs outside … Continue reading
Posted in Kids' Room, Living, Study
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Why I won’t get new carpet right now.
Caution: The following post is about potty-training and the word “poop” will be mentioned. You have been warned. I am in the belly of the beast, my friends. My 2-year old has entered the terrible phase that resides between a … Continue reading
Posted in Bathroom, Kids' Room
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Bad Mama
Everybody congratulate me, I have been declared a Bad Mama by my 5-year old, Monkey! Last night he said to me, “You are a Bad Mama and I’m never gonna love you again. And I’m never gonna like you again. … Continue reading
Posted in Kids' Room
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Night Flying Solo
Ok, I realize that I am the all-time champion Queen of the Dorks. It’s not like they had a contest, but if they had, I would’ve won it. And as their Queen I am frequently called upon to set the … Continue reading
Posted in Kids' Room, Laundry Room
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