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The Agony of Repeat
Do you ever buy your baby new toys to preserve your own sanity? Or get your teenager iTunes gift cards in an attempt to spare yourself from another Justin Bieber replay? Come on, we’re all friends here. My baby has … Continue reading
Snow Day
Today began like a typical day. My resident rooster got me up at the crack of dawn and greeted me with his irresistible toothless grin that instantly silences my internal voice pleading for more sleep. I scooped him out of his … Continue reading
Posted in Dishes, Family, Food, Kids, Life, recipes, Thoughts, Uncategorized, weather
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Teething Bites
It seems like my son has been stood up on his first blind date. A tooth is definitely coming–I can feel it under his gums–but it’s playing hard to get. My little man requires as many costume changes as Lady Gaga these … Continue reading
Naughty Girl Brunch
There are some recipes that make me want to squeeze my eyes shut and click my heels together to mentally escape as I add the sinful ingredients. They’re so bad, yet so good. Naughty recipes like these are the equivalent of a … Continue reading
Posted in Diet, Family, Food, Life, New Year's Eve, recipes, Thoughts, Uncategorized
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New Year’s Reprieve
Guess what I am doing this New Year’s Eve? Nothing. We’re talking PJs, pizza, and bubbly Mommy juice to ring in 2011. That’s if my husband, who threw his back out before our major blizzard (forcing me to break my 20-year no … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Holidays, Kids, Life, New Year's Eve, Parents, Thoughts, Uncategorized
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It’s a Blizzard, Baby!
The spirit of Christmas in my hometown has been blown away by blizzard-force winds. My son and I made the obligatory trip to the grocery store in anticipation of record snowfall today (20 inches, anyone?), and were greeted by absolute … Continue reading
Master Multitasker
I’ve hit a new low trying to cram too many things in a 24 hour period. Today, I filed my baby’s nails on the “Daddy’s scratchy face” page of his Pat the Bunny book. While I am not proud, I do … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Food, Kids, Life, Parents, recipes, Thoughts, Uncategorized
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That's a Wrap!
If you want to test your courage, strength, and endurance, schedule a photo session for a seven-month-old and a teenager one week before Christmas. It is much harder than any Iron Man competition, trust me. Sure, those who compete in … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Holidays, Kids, Life, Parents, Thoughts, Uncategorized
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Holiday Card Envy
Why am I sending New Year’s cards to usher in 2011? Here’s my spin: New Year’s cards are for trendsetters. Here’s my reality: New Year’s cards are mini miracles for procrastinating Mommys who book their kids’ photo sessions 11 days before … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Holidays, Kids, Life, Parents, Thoughts, Uncategorized
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Just Fake It
I know what you’re thinking. Get your mind out of the gutter. I recently got my hair cut and colored so I can be presentable at holiday parties. Someone complimented my new coif at last night’s festivities and innocently asked, “Is your hair just … Continue reading