Apr 13, 2012

Nothing Says Vacation Like Hard Labor

April 13, 2012 By
cleaning1

The end of spring break is in sight, but oh it's been a rough week. While we did get out of the house one day, I couldn't sacrifice more of my work schedule for further outings. Besides, my odds for … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, daily life, Mira Tagged With:


Apr 11, 2012

Spring Break Madness

April 11, 2012 By
climbing

If you've noticed how quiet I've been this week, I have two words for you: spring break. I used to think that working night shift and sleeping during the day while the kids were home was difficult, … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: clearly insane, Cordy, family time, kid logic, memories, Mira Tagged With:


Apr 4, 2012

Autism Awareness and Defining the Child

April 4, 2012 By
soccercordy

I knew that Monday was autism awareness day, and I even briefly considered writing something specifically for it. But then life and work got in the way, along with my own stubbornness at feeling … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Autism, Cordy


Mar 29, 2012

The Real Nutrition Problem For Our Kids

March 29, 2012 By
IMG_1978

Occasionally when the kids are very helpful, we treat them to a meal out. The other day it was Steak N Shake, a favorite for both Cordy and Mira thanks to the paper hats and 50's cardboard cars they … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: big issues, daily life, healthy living, pop culture, rant


Mar 27, 2012

Apple Dumplings a la Me

March 27, 2012 By
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When my old job was eliminated, one of the things I vowed to do was become more domestic. (It's back there on that giant to-do list.) In our house, my husband is the cook. Yes, I have two hands and a … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, domestic zero, family time, me me me, Mira


Mar 22, 2012

No Answers, More Questions

March 22, 2012 By
IMG_1903

After all of the drama of last week's visit to the doctor and the following blood draw to test for allergies, I had hoped to report one satisfying resolution to that arc of Mira's story.Unfortunately, … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: daily life, Mira Tagged With:


Mar 21, 2012

Slim-Fast Plan Day (& Giveaway!)

March 21, 2012 By
slimfastscarf

I started couch-to-5K again a little over a week ago, starting with week two but then jumping to week three on Wednesday. I'm proud to say I've kept going with it, and if this raging sore throat I … [Continue reading...]

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