Monthly Archives: March 2007

No kitchen sink, but …

Posted on March 27, 2007 by

While rooting through my purse for my very loudly ringing cell phone today, I took a quick inventory. Here’s what I’ve got: 1. Wallet 2. Eyeglasses in a case 3. Four McDonald’s napkins, which I grabbed to use as tissues … Continue reading →

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The philosophy of poop

Posted on March 26, 2007 by

Because part of my brain is insane, I recently talked my husband into getting me a puppy for my birthday. And I must admit that it’s been fun getting my face covered in bucketloads of slobber from doggie kisses. But … Continue reading →

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Let ME do it

Posted on March 21, 2007 by

One of Sam’s refrains right now is “I wanna do it.” Tie her shoes, pour milk into a cup, turn on the light, put on her coat — all things I could do in two seconds that take her two … Continue reading →

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Art imitates life — mostly

Posted on March 13, 2007 by

My mom loves to tell the story about a picture I drew in kindergarten. We were supposed to draw our family, the people who lived in our house. I drew me, my mom, my dad, my sister, my brothers, our … Continue reading →

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Peeeeet staup

Posted on March 7, 2007 by

We bought the movie “Cars” this weekend. I watched it seven times in three days. Sadly, that doesn’t even come close to breaking my “Nemo” record. Sam, who’s working on being funny, finds it hysterical when Guido, the little mechanic-type … Continue reading →

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Sam the storyteller

Posted on March 2, 2007 by

Sam loves it when I make up stories on the spot as she flips through one of my books (which, because I’m a slob, are constantly laying all over the floor of my bedroom). We’ve been practicing having her make … Continue reading →

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