Feb 12, 2009

I’m Not Ready For This

February 12, 2009 By

Yesterday, while volunteering at Cordy's preschool, her teacher let me in on a little tidbit of Cordy's school life."She's got a boyfriend now, you know.""WHA?""Yep, she and [boy's name] have been … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: being a mom, Cordy, growing up


Feb 11, 2009

Dear New York City,

February 11, 2009 By
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I send my husband and my car to you for one short weekend, so he could attend a little convention for work, and this is what I get in return:Where's the love, NYC? You're totally off my Valentine's … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: fate laughing at me, rant


Feb 8, 2009

The (As-Usual) Surreal Con Experience

February 8, 2009 By
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Trying to describe what happens at a blog conference is always so hard. There are so many moments that are touching, strange, funny, frustrating, and inspiring, but they're all jumbled together and … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Blissdom, me me me, shameless promotion


Feb 6, 2009

Haiku Friday: Traveling Edition

February 6, 2009 By

On the road againTonight in CincinnatiTomorrow: Blissdom!Two days of blog funin Nashville, then breakfast atThe Pancake Pantry I'm really excited to be heading to a blog conference this weekend. … [Continue reading...]

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Feb 5, 2009

I’m Famous! Well, Sorta…

February 5, 2009 By

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...]

Filed Under: big issues


Feb 4, 2009

One Outfit, Two Kids, Three Years

February 4, 2009 By
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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)

February 1, 2009 By

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...]

Filed Under: Autism, being a mom, big issues, Cordy, kid logic, other people's kids, rant Tagged With: