The kids have been playing together nicely for the past several hours. I'm wondering if that means a huge spat is imminent ( Read more... )

The Christmas stockings are hung. The tree is decorated. The garland and evergreen-scented candles and stuffed Santas have come out of hiding. But, it's never too late for a little fun with Halloween costumes, is it?


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Sunday night it snowed. Last night it got COLD and tonight I'm already sick of winter ( Read more... )

Wow, to think that last November I was posting every day. I'm such a slacker ( Read more... )

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Election Day. Woke up this morning EXCITED. Felt a little like that mix of nervous energy and anticipation of a kid on Christmas morning. I love voting. I love Election Day. I don't even mind waiting in line. There's just something about standing there with your fellow neighbors waiting your turn to help decide WHO ( Read more... )

So, yesterday was picture day at Nora's daycare. They take every kid's picture and then a couple weeks later, we get to see the prints and can buy as much or as little as we want. Although it lacks the control of taking the kids to a photographer ourselves, it also lacks the stress of taking them to a photographer ourselves. Unfortunately, Nora ( Read more... )

It's October 13th, which isn't just Columbus Day, it's also the day we began potty training Nora AND the premiere of the new "WhoBob WhatPants" SpongeBob TV special. I'll give you one guess which event Owen has been anticipating by marking off calendar days since the beginning of the month.

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