Jun 11, 2009

Not Caviar Dreams, More Like Wine With A Cork Dreams

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So I hate to sound like a broken record, but I'm really sick of this recession. It was just over a year ago that Aaron was laid off from his state job, and it's been three months since the contract … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: daily life, money ·


Jun 9, 2009

Last Day of School

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Today was Cordy's last day of preschool.After typing that last sentence, it took me 15 minutes to continue this post. I just kept staring at that sentence and thinking about all it means.Cordy began … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, growing up, school ·


Jun 5, 2009

Haiku Friday: DONE!

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A great day has comeMy final exam is done, nowI can graduateThis journey startedhere three years ago and nowyou'll see it end, too. I should be telling you that next week I'll be walking across the … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: me me me, school ·


Jun 2, 2009

In the Dark

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Last night, as I was coming home from a night out with friends, I was treated to an amazing light show in the sky. Great, I thought, storms. Those who know me in person know how anxious I get in … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: being a mom, Cordy, daily life ·


Jun 1, 2009

Birthday Weekend

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I've learned that I love birthday parties, but I hate getting ready for them. Each year I swear we're going to do the next kid birthday party at a location other than our house, and then each year … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, holidays, love, Mira ·


May 29, 2009

Haiku Friday: Comparisons

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I know it's bad tocompare your children but Ican't help it at timesMira often wearsCordy's hand-me-downs and Ilike the differencesThis week's outfit? Adress Cordy wore years agoNow it's Mira … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Amazons, being a mom, Cordy, growing up, Mira ·


May 27, 2009

The Story of Miranda, Part 2

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Part one can be found here.May 27, 5-ish AMWhen the nurse told me I wasn't yet three centimeters, I nearly fell off the bed. How? My contractions had been three minutes apart since at least 1am, and … [Continue reading...]

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