Tag Archives: Kids

Missed Opportunity

Posted on December 13, 2018 by

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

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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Advent Calendars (and sort-of advent calendars)

Posted on December 1, 2018 by

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

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

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Simple Sunday – Brunch with the Dog

Posted on May 20, 2018 by

Brunch is a great way to start any Sunday.  A place where you can take your dog for brunch – even better!            

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Too Much Minecraft?

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

Cody:  How do you make it spawn a new page? I showed Cody how to open up a new blank document in Word and left him to continue his school work.  His question had me laughing on the inside but … Continue reading →

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Nighttime Manners

Posted on February 3, 2018 by

“Stop!” The command came from Carter who was fast asleep in his tent.  (He has been indoor camping in the bedroom he shares with his brother for several weeks now in a pop-up tent.) The loud command woke me up.  … Continue reading →

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Defying the Laws of Physics

Posted on August 19, 2017 by

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 →

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Simple Sunday – Honey Bun

Posted on August 6, 2017 by

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 →

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Fist-pump for our Demise

Posted on July 29, 2017 by

The Dead Bird by Margaret Wise Brown started it. I had not read the book, a library book picked out by Carter with many others on our last trip to the library.  I walked into the living room and saw … Continue reading →

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