Tag Archives: Christmas

Tears for Connecticut

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Shoes

It started with a text. Husband:  Good god…give Carter an extra hug for me…wish it was 3:30… (we are meeting with Cody’s teacher and OT at the school today at 3:30.) I did not understand and said so.  I had … Continue reading →

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My Own Personal Christmas Hell on Wheels

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Shoes

I have never been one to play children’s music in the car.  At home we have several kids CDs and a Pandora station titled Cody & Carter’s Music where Raffi and Laurie Berkner rule supreme.  But when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Christmas Festivities and Catnaps

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Shoes

It has been a busy week.  We bundled up and went downtown to watch Santa arrive on a fire truck to flip the switch on our town’s Christmas tree. And the cat napped on. We went to a Christmas tree … Continue reading →

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A Little Less Blogging. A Little More Yule Logging

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Shoes

In an effort to save my sanity spend more time with my family this holiday season as well as bake massive amounts of goodies, co-host a cocktail Christmas party, do whatever a room mom is required to do this time … Continue reading →

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All I Want For Christmas

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Shoes

Husband and I do not generally exchange gifts; we are big into stocking stuffers and the rest is for the kids.  Last year I got two gifts from Husband/Santa that I was quite excited about; one of them I asked … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Merry Christmas to All…

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Shoes

And to all a good night. I wish for you all kindness, peace, joy, and good health.

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Lame Parents Award? Maybe, Then Again Maybe Not…

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Shoes

Last night Husband and I finished wrapping the Christmas gifts for the boys.  It was pretty underwhelming and we were feeling a bit lame.  The boys do not watch much t.v. and what they do watch does not have commercials … Continue reading →

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Winter Break is Going to Break Me

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Shoes

What do you do when it is only day two of a two week winter break and the kids are already driving you crazy?  Wait.  Do weekends count as days during winter break?  I think they should so let me … Continue reading →

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Fat Santa

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Shoes

Cody is worried that Santa eats too much fudge. cody:  Momma, why is Santa so fat?  Why does he eat so much fudge?  It is not very good for his teeth. me:  Well, Santa enjoys his cookies and fudge.  You … Continue reading →

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Conserving Energy

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Shoes

About two weeks ago we decked our halls (we only have one hall, but the word ‘halls’ sounds better here), fireplace mantle, living room, kitchen, and bedrooms with Christmas lights.  Carter was a bit disappointed that we did not string … Continue reading →

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