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About Shoes

I am an elementary school teacher, a former microbiologist, a mom to a herd of two boys, and a grilled cheese sandwich and beer connoisseur.

Simple Sunday – Leaves with Feather

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Shoes

The boys and I went for a walk with my dad this morning after which I asked Cody to take a picture of me with his Gpa.  It was the classic portrait taken by a five-year old in all his short stature glory.  … Continue reading →

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Airplanes and Alzheimer’s

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Shoes

The boys and I dropped Husband off at the airport shuttle this morning before starting our day of pool physical therapy, lunch out with a friend, more physical therapy, and finally our traditional Friday at home with pizza and a movie.  Carter … Continue reading →

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No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Shoes

The beds are made and there are no monkeys around here to jump and mess them up.  Cody just started Kindergarten last week and I just sent Carter off on the little school bus to preschool.  This means that four days … Continue reading →

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Not So Simple Sunday – September 11th 2011

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Shoes

Ten years ago today I woke up to my radio alarm clock, got out of bed, took a shower, flipped on the tv in the bedroom and wandered into the adjoining bathroom to get ready for another day at work. … Continue reading →

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Some Days There is Just Never Enough Bleach

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Shoes

That is what I was thinking to myself yesterday during the final cleaning stages of a rather horrible and unmentionable potty training accident. While waiting for Cody’s school bus to arrive Carter hid behind a tree and well – it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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You Say You Want a Revolution?

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Shoes

Wikipedia – yes, I used Wikipedia and not Websters here, please don’t judge – defines a revolution as “…a fundamental change in power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time.” We listen to a lot of Pandora … Continue reading →

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Kindergarten Angst

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Shoes

I think it is normal to have anxiety and nervousness when preparing to send your first born out the door of home and through the door of that big yellow school bus.  We have attended the “Meet the Teacher” and “Parent … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Don’t Make Me Laugh

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Shoes
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Put that Chipmunk Down – RIGHT NOW!

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Shoes

Yup, I actually had to say that to my five-year old today. Let me start at the beginning.  Today the boys had a friend over to play.  It was a drop off play date which is exactly what it sounds … Continue reading →

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Running Late

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Shoes

I am one of those people who hate being late.  I have always been like this as far back as I can remember.  Going hand in hand with this, I am not enamored with those who are late.   I had a college … Continue reading →

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