Aug 8, 2008

Haiku Friday: For The Kids…Or Not

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I drive down the roadThe radio plays softlyto not bother kidsMy fingers are coldthe A/C roars to reach thebackseat passengersI'm uncomfortableBut it's a small price to payfor happy childrenSuddenly I … [Continue reading...]

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Aug 6, 2008

Murphy’s Law & Unexpected Kindness

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As I mentioned recently, we lost our health insurance last Thursday, and we're currently in the process of getting the kids onto state health insurance, just until Aaron can find a new job.Thankfully, … [Continue reading...]

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Aug 4, 2008

More Cordy-isms: The Passive-Aggressive Edition

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"Mommy, I have a cold.""Oh, really? I'm sorry to hear that, Cordy.""I need ice cream to feel me better.""Are you saying you want some ice cream?""No, I need ice cream to feel me … [Continue reading...]

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Aug 3, 2008

Maybe I Should Save For A Tummy Tuck?

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I had the fortune to get an evening away with my husband - sans children - last night. We went to the Dublin Irish Festival because Gaelic Storm was playing. The concert venue seating was already … [Continue reading...]

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Aug 1, 2008

Haiku Friday: Can You Help A Fellow Blogger, Sister?

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Have you heard the news?Bad stuff is happening tobloggers everywhere.Some are losing jobsOthers losing health or life -Bad times all aroundAs for me, todayfor the first time ever Ihave no … [Continue reading...]

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Jul 31, 2008

Final Giveaway: ModMum Baby Sling

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OK, my last give away as part of the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival, I have a baby sling to give to one lucky winner.I got this sling at BlogHer from my roommate, who received it in her swag bag and didn't … [Continue reading...]

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Jul 30, 2008

Another Giveaway: Snapfish Prints!

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I'm glad everyone is entering my Nintendo DS Lite giveaway - I'd like to see it go to a new home where it will get used instead of sitting in the box. I'm also giving away coupons for the new … [Continue reading...]

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