Feb 5, 2009

I’m Famous! Well, Sorta…

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I'd like to welcome everyone who is visiting me from CNN today. And for my regular readers, go check out the CNN article - it's got useful information for nearly anyone who isn't self-employed. Of … [Continue reading...]

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Feb 4, 2009

One Outfit, Two Kids, Three Years

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One benefit of having two children of the same gender is reusing clothing for the second child. Yes, Mira will someday hate me for making over half of her wardrobe Cordy's old clothing, but for now … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, memories, Mira, sisterhood ·


Feb 1, 2009

I Will Never Survive Elementary School (Alternate Title: Kids Are Cruel)

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With the layer of snow still covering the ground, and two little girls with pent-up energy from being cooped up for days, we ventured out to the mall playground yesterday. (OK, so it was also so I … [Continue reading...]

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Jan 30, 2009

Haiku Friday: Spring in Winter?

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Oh Target, why hastthou forsaken me in mytime of greatest need?No kids' long pants andsweaters, right when I neededmore winter clothing.Your store is filled withcapris and spring t-shirts. Haveyou … [Continue reading...]

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Jan 28, 2009

The Snowed-In Kohl’s Giveaway

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How's your day going? Ours can best be summed up as this:We're snowed in today - it would seem the entire city of Columbus is closed. Cordy is vibrating from an overload of energy and few ways to … [Continue reading...]

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Jan 26, 2009

Sick Child = Picnik Account Giveaway!

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We're currently dealing with a sick child in our house. Mira came down with a massive cold on Friday, and we've reached new lows of sleep deficits due to her inability to sleep more than 15 minutes … [Continue reading...]

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Jan 25, 2009

It’s Time For Me

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I used to be, like most 20-somethings, fairly self-centered. I wanted to save the world and all, but I also wasn't going to give up the things that made me feel good, like sleeping in, regular hair … [Continue reading...]

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