Dec 2, 2008

No Surprises

December 2, 2008 By

Early on Saturday morning, two women showed up at our door with folders of papers and a little tackle box full of toys. They were here to do the full evaluation on Mira's developmental progress. As … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: big issues, Mira


Dec 1, 2008

This Was My Weekend

December 1, 2008 By
100_4200

It was a lovely holiday weekend. Thursday was filled with family and a surprising amount of fun - more fun than we've had at T-Day in a long, long time. We did a little shopping on Friday, Mira had … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: daily life, family time, holidays


Nov 28, 2008

Haiku Friday: Black Friday Revisited

November 28, 2008 By

Black Friday is hereWant a digital frame cheap?Only ten in stock!I am thankful forthe huz, who wakes up earlyto shop the big salesBut this year we're poorso no crazy spending - justlooking for cheap … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Haiku Fridays, holidays, money, pop culture


Nov 27, 2008

We’re Thankful For Everything But The Germs

November 27, 2008 By
grin

I'll never understand why my children can't be like other kids, even if just for a little bit. Mira is sick - again - this time with a simple cold, but the snot is a continuous stream coming from her … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: holidays, Mira Tagged With: ,


Nov 24, 2008

So That’s Where I Got My Competitive Spirit

November 24, 2008 By

When I was little, my mom worked full-time and so she had to find a babysitter for me. She found a sweet older lady who only charged $25 a week (!) and was available pretty much anytime mom needed … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: memories


Nov 23, 2008

Three Years Ago

November 23, 2008 By

Three years ago today, I thought to myself Hey, I don't have enough to do, with working and taking care of Grumperella, why not start writing intimate details of my life on the internet for all to … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: me me me


Nov 21, 2008

Haiku Friday: Another Few Minutes From My 15

November 21, 2008 By

It's said that we allhave our 15 minutes offame in our lifetime.I'm now using afew more of those minutes fora news article.Three pictures and onequick quote from me about thelessons my mom taught.I've … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Haiku Fridays, me me me, shameless promotion