The birthday party

We woke up on Sunday, the day of the birthday party, to find snow. We don’t often get snow so when we do it is a big deal. The girls were so excited. All I could think of is will her party have to get postponed again? As the day wore on [...]

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Toughing Up

I’ve come to the conclusion that hubby and I are softies. As much as I like to think I am a mean mom, meaning standing firm and consistent in what I say, I am not. We are too negotiable. Too fair.  Too soft.  The penny in the jar is going well. The girls were kind [...]

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Creative Discipline

It’s much easier to preach consistency than it is to be consistent in disciplining the kids.  I’d say this is the one thing that I have failed to do.  I let so much slip by and then the straw that breaks my back causes me to yell and fuss and stomp my feet and act [...]

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So much for lowering expectations

Birthday party has been moved. After looking at all that needs to be done, including bake the cupcakes, and big cake and pull everything together for the party festivities, it became clear that the party cannot happen in this house. No siree.  So the party has been moved to our church. I am so thankful. [...]

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Flu

Now that I am seeing the tail end of the flu, dear hubby, after taking care of us all week, is seeing it’s ugly mug. Pixie’s birthday was yesterday and what an uneventful day it was. No visit from grandparents, no party. Just a cheap lunch out and opening of presents from mom [...]

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A few things I have learned…

while down with the most horrible nasty flu ever.
1. Husbands are great workers. Don’t let them fool you. They can vacuum, mop, do laundry, cook chicken noodle soup, grocery shop, wake up with the kiddos who need help in the middle of the night and still give lots of love. And I am not offended [...]

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Baby Photo Contest

Emily is having a baby photo contest.  I think the criteria for winning has to do with the most dated, goofy picture you can find.  I found a lot but the following are those that I think may be in the running.

Will you look at that belly!

My mom was always a fan of sailor dresses. [...]

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A birthday is in the air…

Pixie turns 9 in 9 days.  Tonight we went out, just she and I, to get all the supplies we need for the party.  She had a hard time deciding what birthday party theme she was going to have.  We always have a theme. Birthdays are big events around here.  She finally decided to have [...]

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This just in….

from my Apple newsletter:
This Just In: New Apple Mac Pros Announced
Like your computers powerful? A newly upgraded Mac Pro has just been announced by Apple.
The new Mac Pro now has 8-core processing power standard. This is a complete hardware architecture upgrade with Quad-Core Intel Xeon processors up to 3.2GHz, 1600MHz dual independent frontside buses, and [...]

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Just how does one pack?

So I have a question for you all.  If a person wants to pack up a house and get rid of objects no longer needed does he/she get rid of it before he/she fills a box to be moved?  Or does one throw everything into the box, in order to have it moved to the [...]

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