Tag Archives: Kids

Chipmunks and Nail Chewing

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Shoes

Carter and I were leaving the bus stop the other day after getting Cody safely on the school bus when we startled a chipmunk.  It leapt into the air, grabbed the nearest tree and scampered part way up.  It clung … Continue reading →

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The Little Blue Robin Egg

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Shoes

On our walk home from the school bus this afternoon I spied a small light blue egg shell by the side of the road.  It was really only half a shell and it led to the following discussion. carter: If … Continue reading →

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Unearthed

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Shoes

This morning Carter got up on the wrong side of the bed (for the life of me I can’t figure out how he continues to do this for when we combined the boys’ beds into bunk beds we made sure … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Thank You Craig’s List!

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Shoes

Late last week we went and looked at it.  Today it arrived.  We have been wanted to get one of these for the longest time but we have just not found one in our price range that was close by.  … Continue reading →

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Sun and Whine

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Shoes

It was a blistering 68 degrees this afternoon in our lovely corner of the Pacific Northwest.  Carter was home with me all day as he does not have preschool on Fridays.  He was tired of watching me wash dishes, do … Continue reading →

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This Just in (or Would That be Out?)

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Shoes

This afternoon I received a call from the school nurse.  She quickly assured me that everything was fine (the first words out of anyone’s mouth from the school when they call.  It only took one time of them calling and … Continue reading →

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Snippets of Life

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Shoes

I am tired and my mind is not really wanting to do this writing thing.  I fear that if I don’t push myself every now and again to create something more than math homework and history papers I will forget … Continue reading →

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Bioluminescence and a Badge for Beating up a Hippo

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Shoes

Over a lunchtime bowl of mac and cheese, Carter and I got to talking about what he wanted to be when he grew up.  It was a toss up between a botanist and a garbage man. The conversation started with … Continue reading →

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College and Columns

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Shoes

Today is the first day of school.  I need two classes (US History and Mathematics for Elementary Teachers) and must take one more big scary test before I can officially breath, knowing I will indeed be able to start the … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Robot

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Shoes

The boys have been wanting to build a robot for quite some time now.  Carter had grand plans for the robot, it would do all his chores and even some of mine.  Cody was more interested in the various components … Continue reading →

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