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In September, Aidan joined a playgroup for kids with special needs. I drove him the first day. His excitement was obvious. He hopped up and down, ran to the toyshelf and quickly pulled out bins, discovering the items each held. "You're welcome to stay," his teacher said. I shook my head no; after all, he was having fun and he wasn't unhappy ( Read more... ) -
Snow Days Officially Suck
Seriously, I don't know what the hell I was thinking. I was so excited when I heard the kids had the day off from school. Stupidly, I imagined myself accomplishing something. (Yes, I hear you saying, "Duh. That was dumb.")
"Mom." "MOOOOM." "MOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMM." "MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMM."
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Snow Day
You know, snow days were a LOT more fun when I wasn't responsible for entertaining four small people or for shoveling all the snow while our snowblower sat barricaded inside our garage.
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Kids Can Break Your Heart w/o Even Trying
Let me preface this by saying that E was out of control-OUT OF CONTROL the other day. I mean completely and willfully disobedient and defiant. Saying no just to say it and pushing every button. By the end of the night, we knew we were going to lose it soon.
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Sleeping with little kids...
Sleeping with a toddler in your bed is like sleeping with a Kung Fu master--it's all sudden karate chops to the throat and feet jabbing into your midsection . -
Birthdays and Television
First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVIE_OH! I hope you are having a wonderful, stress-free birthday weekend ( Read more... ) -
Universe Still Winning
Hey, you know what goes really well with a sprained ankle?
EVERY kid you have sick with the flu when your husband is unable to take a day off of work.
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The Universe Versus Me
Sometimes, I think the universe sits around, zeroes in on me, and says, "Ooooh, let's keep this interesting..." and zaps me ( Read more... ) -
Seriously
I was out of bed for about 15 seconds when I realized I should have just locked the door and stayed in bed forever ( Read more... ) -
Proof I'm becoming a grown-up
Is anyone watching Life Unexpected on the WB? I finally saw last week's episode and Lux (the kid) was asking her mom for a huge favor (the fostering of her best friend). Unfortunately for Lux, Cate doesn't give her the answer she's waiting for ( Read more... )