Nov 19, 2012

From Farm To Fridge: A Day With The Dairy Cows

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As a mom, I always worry about making sure what my kids eat is as fresh and healthy as possible. I want as few additives as possible in their foods, and I don't want to worry that something they eat … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: healthy living, local fun, sponsored ·


Nov 15, 2012

Wedding Ring Panic Attack

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Last night was a fairly normal night of putting the kids to bed and then coming back downstairs to get a little more work done and watch TV.About half an hour into our child-free time, I suddenly … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: daily life, me me me, memories ·


Nov 12, 2012

Making A Home Out Of Our House

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We've lived in this house for over eight years now. It's our first house, and the only home our two daughters have ever known.So why, after eight years, do we have only ONE room painted, and still … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: daily life, domestic zero, me me me, money ·


Nov 6, 2012

Go Vote Like It’s Your Job

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Have you voted yet today? No? I hope you've already got time marked out today to do so. Remember that even if you show up five minutes before the polls are to close and see a long line, as long … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: politics ·


Nov 5, 2012

Halloween Recap (Late, As Usual)

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Despite the cold and rain last week, the kids still insisted on going trick-or-treating on Halloween night. I've been getting over bronchitis, meaning walking outside in frigid, wet air probably … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, family time, holidays, Mira ·


Oct 31, 2012

Shaking Up The IEP With A Frankenschedule

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Two weeks ago we had our annual IEP meeting for Cordelia with her teachers and support staff. After the problems we've been having with her at school recently, this meeting couldn't have come soon … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Autism, Cordy, people who don't suck, school ·


Oct 29, 2012

Busywork Backlash

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How do you know when your super-smart second grader has reached her limit of doing worksheets at school?When you get answers like this:  In case you can't read it, her answer is "My teacher said … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, school ·