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The Last Day of School

Yesterday was Alexa’s last day of school. It was a bittersweet day that Alexa both looked forward to and dreaded. When Alexa’s Dad died 2 years ago she wrote and read a tribute at his funeral, a good-bye letter if … Continue reading

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It’s Never Good

Image by mike912mueller via Flickr I hate it when I fall asleep with the TV on, I always end up waking up at the crack of dawn to news that irritates me to the point that I can’t go back … Continue reading

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Ex-Knife Set

I saw this featured on Amazon, it’s an Ex- Knife set.  While I genuinely understand and appreciate the sentiment I couldn’t help but wonder how my children have felt if I owned something like this? It reminds me of that genius idea to collect unpaid … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas:)

Christmas was difficult last year because it was Alexa’s first Christmas since her father died.  This year promised to be easier but then her pet Chinchilla died last night…ccertainly didn’t need that. Nonetheless, we are looking forward to a very laid back … Continue reading

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Like There’s No Tomorrow

With the upcoming holiday seasaon I’ve decided to reprint this post from December 2007:  Last Christmas my daughter traveled an hour and a half to spend Christmas with her father and his family. Shortly after she arrived at her grandmother’s house … Continue reading

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What Will the Brit’s Say

The day after George W. Bush was elected to office 8 years ago my cousin Elaine, who is British, called from her home near Warwick England.  Under normal circumstances, she typically moves through a very proper line of questioning as … Continue reading

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Halloween Pictures

Okay so Nick looks a bit strained..but he’s at least in the photo Lu keeping the house a buzz on Halloween Lu with wings and a cell phone

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Being A Mom

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The Bunny in the Backyard

It was a quiet Easter, just the kids and I. I woke up at about 4 a.m. so by the time my son arrived everything was in the oven and I was ready for a nap but in no position … Continue reading

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Christmas Memories

Last Christmas my daughter traveled and hour and a half to spend Christmas with her father and his family. Shortly after she arrived at her grandmother’s house her father and his wife left to attend a Christmas party and my … Continue reading

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