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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Do Our Kids Need Technology?
Rebecca brought up using the computer yesterday. Currently Rebecca is banned from the computer. Not because we think it is evil, not because we think it harms her, but because she whines when she uses it. Her friends think we … Continue reading
The Detritus of Childhood
My kids have a lot of crap. So much that their 40 dollar IKEA book case shelving began to sway from the number of books, papers, and random things that were haphazardly placed on its shelves. As Michael began to assemble the … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting/Kids
Tagged kids and collections, kids and their things, kids cleaning, organization
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I am HOW old?
It’s my birthday. I have to admit that I am struggling with this one. Sure I get to change race brackets, so maybe my standings will improve. But I am sad that I am no longer in my early 30′s. … Continue reading
The 7 mile marathon
I learned a very important lesson this past weekend. Never ever run a race after being away on a cruise for a week. My sisters and I had decided this winter that it would be a lot of fun to … Continue reading
This isn’t really like the Love Boat
It is hard to capture the week that Michael and I spent on the cruise. I didn’t know what to expect when we embarked on this journey. My only experiences with boats are the ferry to Kelley’s Island in Lake … Continue reading
Posted in Husbands, Me Time
Tagged crusises, dancing, life without kids, snorkeling, vacation
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Danger Drowning
Last summer the kids and I spent a fair amount of time at the pool. It was an easy way to pass the summer. I would hold Margo in my arms while Isaac would frolic in the 2 foot baby … Continue reading
The end is apparently nearer than I think
“Mom, someday you are gonna die.” Isaac proclaimed while we were enjoying ice cream and cake at a birthday party. Just in case I didn’t hear him the first time he restates slowly, “Someday you are gonna die.” “Well, true, … Continue reading
Montessori
*Since my husband and I are away this week I thought I would post things that I had written earlier but never posted. Really I am not sitting on a boat and writing, so don’t start feeling sorry for me … Continue reading
I can do what?
I have had a week of personal bests. I finally broke a ten minute mile during a race, I made 3 usable mugs in pottery, and I finally figured out how to put one of Isaac’s overly complicated toys back … Continue reading
I am actually going to miss my kids
Shhh, don’t tell anyone. I am going to miss my kids. Michael and I are going on a 5 day cruise while my awesome parents watch the brood. (Before you get too jealous, this is the first trip just Michael … Continue reading