Tag Archives: Parenting

Nothing but Fur

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

The other day Carter asked me if he could go skinny dipping in our backyard pool.  Considering the time of day – it was daylight – and our location – the middle of one of the largest cities in the … Continue reading →

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The Tigger on our Doorknob

Posted on January 23, 2019 by

There is a small stuffed Tigger that hangs from a key chain that, lately, can be found hanging on our door. The Tigger was originally ours, but Carter decided he was done with it and graciously offered it to one … Continue reading →

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Thug

Posted on January 17, 2019 by

After dinner, I make school lunches for Cody, Carter, and myself.  Tonight was no different.  As I was pulling items from the fridge and formulating the lunch menu, Carter walked by.  He peeled open the container of sugar snap peas … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Webcam Toy App

Posted on January 13, 2019 by

Carter has a new elective class this semester, Information and Technology.  Last week they were given a  project to create an “All About Me” digital poster of themselves using a variety of apps. Carter was excited to share his with … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Necessary Dining Room Table Items

Posted on January 6, 2019 by

On our dining room table can always be found several items.  We’ve got your typical salt and pepper shakers, napkin holder, and sugar bowl, with a candle for mood lighting. We also have the more atypical salt alternative and the … Continue reading →

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Arctic Sled Sloths

Posted on December 27, 2018 by

During lunch today, Cody commented on a story headline that flashed by on our Echo Show.  It was a story that had something to do with a person successfully crossing the Arctic on their own. Feeling as though I had … Continue reading →

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On how we got a Christmas Cockroach

Posted on December 25, 2018 by

Easley’s Fun Shop, an iconic family owned costume store here in Phoenix, is closing it’s doors after a good long run of 72 years.  Cody and Carter are very aware of this and have been for some time.  (Both boys … Continue reading →

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Your Guess is as Good as Mine

Posted on December 22, 2018 by

My MIL is coming tomorrow to spend Christmas with us.  I am one of the lucky people who actually love their MIL, but it never hurts to tidy up the house just a bit more than I normally would. My … Continue reading →

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Gravity Defying Sock

Posted on December 18, 2018 by

Yesterday the boys begrudgingly put away their moderately folded laundry.  The laundry folding station happens to be on Husband and my bed (an artifact from the not long ago past of when I folded their clothes for them.) As they … Continue reading →

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Snowflake Security System?

Posted on December 15, 2018 by

Our hallway, courtesy of Carter and his crafting. It is festive by day but hazardous by night (think – paper cut to the face and multiple eye stabbings).  I pity the poor person who tries to navigate this in the … Continue reading →

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