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Happy Birthday!

Posted in limbo on June 30, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Happy Birthday to my Mom, the best Mom ever!

We all love you LOTS!  xoxox

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A Good Dad

Posted in limbo on June 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I know that Father’s Day was a couple of weeks ago, and I know that he’s not my father, but have I told you yet how great my husband is?
Okay, he’s got a few flaws, but he’s not only a great husband, he’s a great Dad. Here’s some stuff he does to make my life easier..

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Free Swim

Posted in limbo on June 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Ray and I were supposed to go out to dinner with another couple tonight, but our babysitter bailed on us, and our backups are away.  I guess my list needs some work.
I was going to take the free time tonight to write about a few things that have been on my Mom mind.  Instead, Ray [...]

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Joanna’s New Talent

Posted in limbo on June 24, 2008 | 1 Comment »

One of my favorite things about parenting is watching my children’s gifts and talents unfold every day, some remaining constant, some changing as they age.  Mitzi’s artistry; Cooper’s coordination; Ellie’s compassion.  Joanna has been just so darned cute, just adorable at everything.
Her new talent?  Screaming.
Seriously.  This kid is louder than any child I’ve had or [...]

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A Friday Night Pity Party

Posted in limbo on June 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Another one of just one of those days.  We’ve been on summer vacation since Tuesday, and already the kids are a little restless, ill behaved, seeking a new routine to ground their days.  Unsettled, we are all sniping at one another, navigating the forest of Nothing To Do.
Recently, as we discussed children, in particular how [...]

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The Graduate

Posted in limbo on June 9, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Saturday was a very big day, as Cooper proudly accepted his preschool diploma and bid his nursery days goodbye. The ceremony was very short (the director has a strict 38 minute deadline), but adorable, with the 30-plus graduates singing God Bless America and Saying Goodbye (which you may remember was made famous by The [...]

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Addiction, Recovery and the Appalachian Trail

Posted in zen on June 7, 2008 | 3 Comments »

The urge to smoke has been strong these past couple of days, maybe a week or so. I don’t know why. The end of the school year stress? The terrible twos stress? The beautiful weather, where an evening smoke on the back porch chair seems relaxing and familiar?
Fortunately, fighting the urge [...]

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