May 10, 2010

Quality Time

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It's a tradition in my family to always pick out funny cards for any occasion, including Mother's Day. So I was quite proud of my accomplishment this year, when I selected a card that read on the … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: family time, love, me me me, memories ·


May 3, 2010

She’s Got A Good Eye For What’s Real

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On Saturday we spent the day at the Columbus Zoo for the Family Days at the Zoo event. Despite the rain, we toured all of the booths, played games, and met lots of costumed characters.Clifford was … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, growing up, kid logic ·


Apr 26, 2010

You Take The Good, You Take The Bad, You Take Them Both and Then You Have…

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...a lot of suck if you're us.(What? You were expecting Facts of Life?)As usual, things were going far too well to last. I have a new job I love, Aaron really liked his job, and Cordy was on the list … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Aaron, Cordy, daily life, fate laughing at me, me me me, school, the J-O-B ·


Apr 19, 2010

Zucchini Muffin Madness

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Those who know me know I'm a lousy cook. Give me water and I can somehow set it on fire.But baking? Baking I'm a little better at. Not good enough to be a regular for my daughter's preschool bake … [Continue reading...]

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Apr 14, 2010

Baby Steps Forward

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Part of the challenge of starting a new job has been childcare. I'm training on day shift for all of April, and while Mira's preschool has flexible drop-off and pick-up times, Cordy's school has a … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Autism, Cordy, daily life, school, the J-O-B ·


Apr 12, 2010

Um, OK, I Suck

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Tofuforyou reminded me the other day that it's been awhile since I paid any attention to this new little project. I guess it was partially out of shame. You see, my weight hasn't budged in over a … [Continue reading...]

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Apr 6, 2010

Freeze Frame

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Pull out a camera, and Mira immediately wants to cheese it up. And while it gets tedious after awhile, it's impossible to say no to her. I mean, c'mon, how can you turn down the chance for unlimited … [Continue reading...]

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