Tag Archives: Parenting

No Jackets Required?

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Shoes

Carter, always one to find an excuse to get out of doing what he considers an unpleasant task, did not disappoint when told he had to go jacket shopping with me this morning. me:  Come on boys, we really need … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendars (and sort-of advent calendars)

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Shoes

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 Shoes

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

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The Tail of the Dog

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Shoes

My first two years of teaching, I worked with a population that was overwhelmingly high-needs.  The entire district was Title I, meaning that greater than 95% (I don’t know the exact percentage, but it was in the high nineties) qualified … Continue reading →

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The Toilet Paper Situation

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Shoes

Yesterday Cody had his friend Debbie over to hang out (at 12 years of age, I assume the term “play date” is no longer applicable.  I am fine with this, not ever really liking that term anyway).  They had plans … Continue reading →

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Too Much Minecraft?

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Shoes

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 Shoes

“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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Parenting Fail – Soap vs. Shampoo

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Shoes

Somewhere along the way Husband and I neglected to successfully define and differentiate between the two body washing products used in our house – soap and shampoo. This was only recently discovered, and quite by accident.  You see, both boys … Continue reading →

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Free Rocks…

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Shoes

Quite often the weekends find us going to some event or museum.  It was after our latest trip to the Arizona Science Center, on a short walk to a downtown restaurant for lunch, that Carter made what he thought was … Continue reading →

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Poor Man’s Parsley?

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Shoes

Tonight we ate salmon with basil butter, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Cody served himself a piece of the salmon which happened to have a large sprig of parsley on the top.  He was uncertain what it was, so he … Continue reading →

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