Monthly Archives: May 2008

Remember that feeling?

Sam, Noah and I were in the car the other day heading to my sister-in-law’s when Sam suddenly said, “Mom, I wish I could be all growed up.” God, do I remember that feeling when I was a kid. I … Continue reading

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My new favorite thing

I discovered about a week and a half ago how to make Noah belly-laugh. While I was changing his diaper, I tickled him along his ribs, and he smiled and giggled a little. So I tried again, and he smiled … Continue reading

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This cracks me up

Need a smile today? Click here to see a picture of Noah that Sam recently took with my cell phone.

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This is not a confession

Somebody sent me this link the other day, and I just had to share it. I think the first picture with the kids in the toy car is my favorite. Yes, we’ve all had those moments we’re really glad no … Continue reading

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Sure, I’m paying attention

When Sam was a baby, I knew how old she was down to the week and the day. As in, “She’s 13 weeks and 4 days old.” And I knew every milestone or skill she was supposed to have hit … Continue reading

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Are they kidding?

OK, so I’ve had some sort of hacking, phlegmy cough for almost three weeks now, and I’ve been through a bevy of over-the-counter medications to deal with it. Can I just say how much I hate feeling like a drug … Continue reading

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The monster mash

Sam’s been afraid of monsters for a while now, but her fear only recently kicked into high gear. She sees monsters everywhere: In her room. In my room. In the hallway. At Wal-Mart. Recently, she had me move one of … Continue reading

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It’s a little late, but …

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Hope all of you mommies got at least a few special moments either by yourself or with your kids Sunday. I got a very cool digital picture frame — and two kids with nasty coughs and fevers. … Continue reading

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Does she have an off switch?

Sam is super-intense right now. I’m talking always-in-hyper-drive, do-everything-125-percent, take-no-prisoners-and-leave-no-part-of-the-house-organized-in-any-way intense. And oh, man, is it driving me nuts.

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Awwwwww

Here’s a new pic of my baby. It has only recently occurred to me that he won’t be a helpless baby for much longer — he’s going to be sitting up and crawling and getting into everything in just a … Continue reading

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