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Tag Archives: Family
Simple Sunday – Missing Piece
Husband left this afternoon on a business trip. It is not long, less than a week, but it is unusual and the boys and I feel its strangeness. He had been gone perhaps an hour. The boys and I finished … Continue reading
Posted in Little Feet, Simple Sunday
Tagged Children, Family, Father's Day, Kids, Life, poetry, The things that kids say
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The Unicorn in my Backyard
Like a mythical beast, elusive and awe inspiring, summer has slipped into our lives. Knowing it is only here for a little while increases the desire to grab onto it, to look it square in the face and drink it … Continue reading
Posted in Random Thoughts
Tagged Children, End of School Year, Family, Humor, Kids, Life, Summer vacation, Summertime, Unicorns
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Simple Sunday – Snacks and Scents
Saturday we celebrated Carter’s birthday (yes, I know it is late, but his birthday fell close to Mother’s Day and one simply cannot compete with that when putting together a party). He picked out the snack bags and was put … Continue reading
Posted in Simple Sunday
Tagged Birthdays, Children, Dinosaurs, doTERRA, essential oils, Family, Humor, Kids, Life, Parties
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Simple Sunday – Happy Mother’s Day. Here have a new Toilet Seat.
The day started off rather nicely. Husband had convinced Cody that instead of serving me breakfast in bed this year, toast and coffee would suffice. This would then allow me to have breakfast with all of them around the breakfast … Continue reading
Simple Sunday – How Much for the Cat?
The boys set up a store in our living room this morning to “sell” their snap block creations. Using the tickets they gave me, I purchased three items, then paused and asked, “How much for the cat?” The cat was … Continue reading
Posted in Little Feet, Simple Sunday
Tagged cats, Children, Family, Kids, Life, Pets, Priceless
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Simple Sunday – A Mini Vacation
Today felt like a mini vacation. Yesterday we completed a long list of errands and tasks, leaving today open for fun. We went to the Phoenix Zoo, followed by lunch out, and finally ice cream, before finding our way home. … Continue reading
Posted in Simple Sunday
Tagged Children, Family, Kids, Lazy Weekend Day, Life, Phoenix Zoo, Simple sunday
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Bad Joke
In my classroom, we end our day with about ten minutes of a share, telling, or joke. There is a sign-up list the students use to maintain some order in the process. Many of the students lately have gotten into … Continue reading
Posted in Being a Teacher, Little Feet
Tagged Children, Family, Humor, Jokes, Kids, Life, Teaching, Third Grade, Who doesn't love a good fart joke?
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Simple Sunday – Easter Birthday
Today Cody turns 11. It is the first time since his birth that Easter falls on his birthday. The next time this will happen, he will be turning 22. Happy birthday sweet boy. You are amazing! I re-post his birth … Continue reading
Posted in Little Feet, Simple Sunday
Tagged Birth Story, Birthday, Easter, Family, Life, premature birth
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Replay
“The Cubs are on a roll in the replay of the game!” exclaimed Cody shortly after he had just seen them lose to the Pittsburgh Pirates. I simply shook my head, smiled, and agreed with him.
Posted in Little Feet
Tagged Baseball, Children, Cubs, Family, Humor, Kids, Life, Pirates, The things kids say, The ultimate positive attitude
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My Towel
My Towel My towel does not travel on the days that you are gone. Instead it hangs upon the wall face looking blue and long. It wants to see the bathroom from a new and different view. Oh how sad … Continue reading
