Monthly Archives: February 2015

Skating Backwards

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Shoes

Last weekend we attended a birthday party for a girl in Cody’s third grade class.  Cody has spoken of this girl, who I shall refer to as Bea, for quite some time.  They play together at recess and spend time … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – If you Give them Suction Cup Toothbrushes…

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Shoes

expect some shenanigans during tooth brushing time.

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My Sick Day Rule(s)

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Shoes

The scans came back normal.  So did the X-rays.  After talk of keeping him overnight, he was released and Husband came home with Cody a bit before 11 last night.  This means Cody’s shunt is fine and we are not … Continue reading →

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What is Important

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Shoes

Today Husband and I both took the day off work to attend a Celebration of Life for my Husband’s uncle, Reynold.  He passed away last Monday and is greatly missed by many people.  There was a small family-only celebration/service over … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Car Conversations

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Shoes

Car driving conversation are the best.  Out of the blue, Carter had this to say: carter: When I grow up I might be a librarian.  me: Ah.  That would be a good choice. carter: I like to read.  Reading is … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day, Second Grade Style

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Shoes

Yesterday was not Valentine’s Day – unless you were an elementary school student or elementary school teacher. The first week of February the students cut out construction paper hearts and wrote on them who their favorite book character was and … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Late to the Party

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Shoes

National Pie Day is on January 23rd.  As luck would have it, I was sick on the weekend we had planned to celebrate it with family and friends.  The following weekend after that was Super Bowl Sunday. And so it … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Go Hawks!!

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Shoes

Enough said.

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