Tag Archives: Children

On how we got a Christmas Cockroach

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Shoes

Easley’s Fun Shop, an iconic family owned costume store here in Phoenix, is closing it’s doors after a good long run of 72 years.  Cody and Carter are very aware of this and have been for some time.  (Both boys … Continue reading →

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Your Guess is as Good as Mine

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Shoes

My MIL is coming tomorrow to spend Christmas with us.  I am one of the lucky people who actually love their MIL, but it never hurts to tidy up the house just a bit more than I normally would. My … Continue reading →

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Gravity Defying Sock

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Shoes

Yesterday the boys begrudgingly put away their moderately folded laundry.  The laundry folding station happens to be on Husband and my bed (an artifact from the not long ago past of when I folded their clothes for them.) As they … Continue reading →

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Snowflake Security System?

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Shoes

Our hallway, courtesy of Carter and his crafting. It is festive by day but hazardous by night (think – paper cut to the face and multiple eye stabbings).  I pity the poor person who tries to navigate this in the … Continue reading →

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Missed Opportunity

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Shoes

As I wandered through the kitchen, bags under my eyes, wearing my old, tattered, flannel pajamas and my new cozy, purple llama socks, a dog food dish in my hand, I heard Cody ask Husband what the word sexy meant. … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Southwest Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Shoes

I was the only member of Casa de Shoes on the Wrong Feet that wore long pants and a sweater as we walked around our local nursery searching for the perfect Christmas tree.  It was sunny and in the high … Continue reading →

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No Jackets Required?

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Shoes

Carter, always one to find an excuse to get out of doing what he considers an unpleasant task, did not disappoint when told he had to go jacket shopping with me this morning. me:  Come on boys, we really need … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendars (and sort-of advent calendars)

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Shoes

On the first day of December my true love gave to me… This year, we bought the boys Star Wars Lego advent calendars.  This morning they were excited to open the first door and piece together the mini Lego creation, … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Tin Pizza?

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Shoes

I’ll take a slice, but hold the Tin, please.

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The Toilet Paper Situation

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Shoes

Yesterday Cody had his friend Debbie over to hang out (at 12 years of age, I assume the term “play date” is no longer applicable.  I am fine with this, not ever really liking that term anyway).  They had plans … Continue reading →

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