SubscribeOnce upon a time I didn’t think twice about going out to eat. We could go anywhere, anytime, and my biggest concern would be the preparation and serving of my food. And people, let me say for the record that THIS IS HOW GOING TO A RESTAURANT SHOULD BE. Because now that we have these [...]
Dirty Dishes
and other negelected things
Month: January, 2006
Dueling Dioramas
Badger created this diorama completely on his own, after witnessing the joy and wonder that was Sunny’s diorama. I am, of course, very proud.
Favorite quote of the day
“Mom, did you know that I’m so glad you are my mom? And I’m gonna love you forever, even after you are dead, I’m gonna still love you. Even if you died tomorrow in a terrible accident, I would still love you. Did you know that, Mom?”-my son Leo
To Robert Redford, with Love
Sunny’s Africa DioramaorWhat a Second Grader and Her Mother Can Accomplish In Half an Hour
Leo displays an early interest in genealogy. The Prophet would be so proud
I think I’ve mentioned before about Leo’s two brief stints in preschool. The first was more brief than the other, lasting approximately two weeks. The second attempt happened a year later, and he lasted a month and a half. Both ended for similar reasons, mostly screaming and crying and a general unwillingness to participate in [...]
It’s as close as you can get to the sin of gambling in Utah
Once upon a time I had a next door neighbor that was just about my age. Unfortunately that time has past, and all the neighbors on my street that were anywhere close to my age have been replaced with neighbors that have white hair, grandkids, and collect social security. My old neighbor though, she was [...]
This Is The Place
The view from my driveway this morning
Favorite quote of the day
“Mom, I wish I could jump inside the TV.”-my son Badger
Favorite quote of the day
“This puzzle is as easy as clipping my grandma’s toenails.”-my son Leo
Wherein I wax philosophical, and if you don’t like it that’s too damn bad
Last week we embarked on the extremely daunting adventure that is a family vacation that involved airplane rides, hotels, restaurants, and other kid unfriendly activities. And the fun part was that it wasn’t just our little family, but Chris’ entire family which includes: four siblings and their spouses, 10 children under the age of 9, [...]
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