Category Archives: Random Thoughts

Of Potty Training and Penises

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Shoes

My friend Amy and I try to get together every month or so sans kids to catch up.  During these visits we invariably talk of our children.  Awhile back I told her a funny potty training story about Carter that … Continue reading →

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Normalize

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Shoes

Today is a day for normalize; for routine.  I have washed dishes.  I have washed, dried, folded, and put away laundry with the humming of the washer in the background to remind me there is more to come.  I have … Continue reading →

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The Inanimates Who “Live” in Our House

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Shoes

I read somewhere that people who name their cars actually take better care of them, thereby extending the “life” of said car.  I don’t know if this is true or not but it does make for a good excuse.  When … Continue reading →

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My List of Thankful

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Shoes

This Thanksgiving we (myself, Husband, the two boys, and our two dogs) will be heading up to my parents house.  I have quite a bit of anxiety over this due to the rapid progression of my dad’s Alzheimer’s.  I would … Continue reading →

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Winter and My Inability to Stop Buying Spreadable Cheese

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Shoes

This morning on our walk to the school bus stop the grass and fallen leaves were covered in frost. Last Saturday a good friend and I got together to plan our second annual Christmas Cocktail Party.  We drank some bubbly, hand made … Continue reading →

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These Shoes Were Made (for walking) From Plastic Bottles

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Shoes

This momma just won herself a new pair of shoes. Honestly I am not the type of person who enters online contests so, by default, that makes me a person who does not win online contests.  That is, until about three weeks … Continue reading →

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Chasing the Clutter Monster

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Shoes

I seem to spend a lot of time trying to organize stuff.  I very rarely set out to do such a thing; I just sort of bump into it.  Take for instance the other morning.  I open my closet to pick … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Dear Sunscreen, May We Meet Again Soon

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Shoes

I am officially calling it; summer is over.  I know, I know the first official day of fall was September 23rd.  On that day there was still some lingering warmth and dusty sunrays to trick the mind into thoughts of ice … Continue reading →

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Rut? You Say That Like It’s a Dirty Word.

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Shoes

I am not a fan of change which is a bummer since change tends to happen.  A lot.  I know, I know, it is not cool to say you don’t like change.  Change is suppose to be embraced, it helps … Continue reading →

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Dusting Off the Extra Silverware

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Shoes

As some of you may know, last Saturday my family celebrated the 11th Annual Practice Thanksgiving.  I wish I could tell you some amazing story about how such a holiday came about but the details are lost in the fog of history.  I know that … Continue reading →

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