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Tag Archives: Children
No Jackets Required?
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
Advent Calendars (and sort-of advent calendars)
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
Posted in Little Feet
Tagged Advent Calendars, Children, Christmas, Holidays, Humor, Kids, Legos, Parenting, Star Wars
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Simple Sunday – Tin Pizza?
I’ll take a slice, but hold the Tin, please.
Posted in Food Glorious Food, Little Feet, Simple Sunday
Tagged Children, Food, Kids, Parenting, Pizza, Science Projects, Tin
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The Toilet Paper Situation
Yesterday Cody had his friend Debbie over to hang out (at 12 years of age, I assume the term “play date” is no longer applicable.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
Sixty Minutes vs. One Hour
Tonight during our dinner conversation, riveting as they always are, the topic of the t.v. show Sixty Minutes came up. It is a news show that Husband and I both have fond childhood memories of. (Apparently it flew by in … Continue reading
Defying the Laws of Physics
Every Friday night at Casa de Shoes on the Wrong Feet is Pizza and Movie Night. This means just what it sounds like. We cook pizza, typically frozen Costco pizza, and watch a movie together. The decider of what movie … Continue reading
Posted in Random Thoughts
Tagged Children, Family, Humor, Kids, Life, physics, The things that kids say
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Simple Sunday – Honey Bun
Tomorrow is the first day back to school. Last night I was talking to Husband about how I will once again make the shift from the title of “mom” to that of “Mrs. M…” as I step back into the … Continue reading
Posted in Being a Teacher, Furry Feet (and fish)
Tagged Children, First day of School, Kids, Life, Teaching, The things kids say
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Passing More than Just Gas
While cleaning out Carter’s school backpack to make it usable as a carry-on bag for our trip to Washington, I came upon this: In case you need a translation: I passed a note Lol – cute, maybe cat, face. I … Continue reading
Posted in Little Feet
Tagged Children, Farting, Humor, Kids, Life, Passing Notes in Class, School, The things found in backpacks
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Fire with all the Works
I think it would be safe to say that on the third of July, we were in the very small minority of people living in Phoenix, AZ, to have a backyard fire. On purpose. The sun was still out, the … Continue reading
Posted in Random Thoughts
Tagged Children, Dogs, Fire, Fireworks, Fourth of July, Holiday, Kids, Life, Pets
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Simple Sunday – Simply Pie
Yesterday we celebrated Summer Pie Day. It is not a real holiday but one made up and eagerly anticipated by our family (and dare I say, friends). Simply, we invite family and friends to come over with a homemade pie … Continue reading
Posted in Food Glorious Food, Simple Sunday
Tagged Children, Cooking, cooking with kids, Family, Food, Friends, Holidays, Kids, Pearl Sugar, Photography, Pie, Pie Day
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