Tag Archives: Parenting

From the Window I Spied…

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Shoes

Husband standing, waiting a small blue backpack with an orange shark print motif dangled from one hand.  Barely in view, crouched down in the middle of our driveway was Carter examining what was left of our snow – tire crushed, … Continue reading →

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Wait. This is Not How I Remember Snow Days.

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Shoes

The school district phone call woke me up at five, as my cell phone by the bed rang.  Two hour late start due to snow and no preschool.  Five minutes later the home phone, which is also forwarded to my … Continue reading →

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Wow That Guy has the Instincts of a Plant!

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Shoes

It was a bird this time and not a rat festively decorated with a golden bow.  The boys don’t understand why Delilah, the cat who is not our cat, keeps bringing gifts of dead animals.  And they don’t get that I … Continue reading →

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Tragic

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Shoes

My children like to exaggerate or maybe things through the eyes of a child are exaggerated.  I don’t know, but whatever the case my three year old son becomes a drama show over certain things. A quick list of things … Continue reading →

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A Tuna Fish Sandwich With a Side of Elephantiasis Please

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Shoes

Lunch started out normal enough.  On the menu: three tuna fish sandwiches (two with mustard), one peanut butter and honey sandwich, cottage cheese, and wheat thins. At first the conversational hum was about passing the crackers or requests for a … Continue reading →

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Lame Parents Award? Maybe, Then Again Maybe Not…

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Shoes

Last night Husband and I finished wrapping the Christmas gifts for the boys.  It was pretty underwhelming and we were feeling a bit lame.  The boys do not watch much t.v. and what they do watch does not have commercials … Continue reading →

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Of Potty Training and Penises

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Shoes

My friend Amy and I try to get together every month or so sans kids to catch up.  During these visits we invariably talk of our children.  Awhile back I told her a funny potty training story about Carter that … Continue reading →

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Winter Break is Going to Break Me

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Shoes

What do you do when it is only day two of a two week winter break and the kids are already driving you crazy?  Wait.  Do weekends count as days during winter break?  I think they should so let me … Continue reading →

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Fat Santa

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Shoes

Cody is worried that Santa eats too much fudge. cody:  Momma, why is Santa so fat?  Why does he eat so much fudge?  It is not very good for his teeth. me:  Well, Santa enjoys his cookies and fudge.  You … Continue reading →

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Conserving Energy

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Shoes

About two weeks ago we decked our halls (we only have one hall, but the word ‘halls’ sounds better here), fireplace mantle, living room, kitchen, and bedrooms with Christmas lights.  Carter was a bit disappointed that we did not string … Continue reading →

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