Tag Archives: Parenthood

Smooth Talkin’ Seven Year Old

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Shoes

I am not one to splurge, especially on myself.  But today, I did.  It wasn’t much of a splurge as far as splurges go, but it made me very happy and it was inexpensive.  It was a bracelet, four stretchy … Continue reading →

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And a Splash of Moonshine

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Shoes

cody (8 years old):  If I were to describe Haley I would say that she is as black as night with just a splash of moonshine. Haley is our rescue dog.  She is a black lab mixed with what we … Continue reading →

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Mismatched Sheets

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Shoes

For Christmas Carter got, among other things, a Lightening McQueen sheet set.  Upon opening it, he asked what it was, and then when told, politely set it aside and moved on to what he hoped were more exciting, less practical … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Shoes

As I may have mentioned, there are a lot of stray cats that have taken up residency in our apartment complex.  Their lives are fairly cozy in this gated community where all dogs are leashed and the cars putter around … Continue reading →

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Apparently it is Just That Much Funnier When it Surprises the Dog

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Shoes

Sunday night and it was that time right after dinner and right before the boys needed to start getting ready for bed.  I was perusing through the stack of school papers that had been dumped on the table on Friday … Continue reading →

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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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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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Simple Sunday – How to Almost Catch a Leprechaun

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Shoes

It was Carter’s idea.  He wanted to set a trap.  Cody was not as sure, being the big first grader that he is, that Leprechauns even existed but he did not want to be left out of the fun. Step … Continue reading →

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