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Random Bits of Cuteness
Dec
20
20
This is Nacho Doggie!
That was a quick trip! We had fun hanging out with Jeannie, John and the kids, but now we’re back home and have just a few short days to get everything together for Christmas. I thought I was so very nearly done before we left, but looking at my list there’s a lot left to [...]
Dec
2
2
Spinach is not Fun.
Carrie and I had a conversation tonight about what she might like for Christmas. I know she’s planning to ask Santa for pink ice skates and roller skates with “training wheels”. (I hope Santa knows what she’s talking about, because I sure don’t!) But I thought she might have some other ideas for other people [...]
Nov
11
11
Veteritarian’s Day
The other morning, Carrie piped up with, “Mommy, we made cards for the vegetarian in our class!”
Me: ….???…. You have a vegetarian in your class? Who is it? Are they sick?
Carrie: No, Mommy, the vegetarian. You know?
Me: Um, you mean a “vegan”?
Carrie: No. Maybe it’s not the right word. There’s a day for it, Vegetarian’s [...]
Oct
6
6
Things that make you go “awww”…
Anna managed to pinch her little fingers in the play kitchen cabinet, which caused a few tears. Before I could even get to her, Carrie was right there, kneeling in front of her and hugging her, saying “It’s OK, baby, you’re OK.” Anna hugged Carrie right back and cried into her shoulder. It was the [...]
Oct
1
1
Odd Conversation
Carrie: “Mommy, did you know that a long time ago…before Anna was born, before I was born, before you were born, before Daddy was born, before Nana and Poppy were born, before Grandma and Grandpa were born, before Big Grandma and Big Grandpa before, before Great-Gramie and Great-Grampa were born… Did you know, that people [...]
Aug
17
17
Wait, this school thing is long-term?
A funny story: we were meeting my brother for lunch at a particular restaurant where Carrie really likes the chicken soup. But it was 90+ degrees and I steered her away from the hot soup and suggested something else instead.
So she asked if she could order the soup another time when we went out there [...]
Jul
23
23
Ready for the SAT
I did about three double takes when, as we were getting into the car after gymnastics class this morning, Carrie complained about the heat. Not because it wasn’t hot, but because her exact words were, “Mommy! It’s sweltering out here! Turn on the air conditioner and roll down my window, please!”
My four year old knows [...]
Jul
5
5
Morning Cup
After a late night of using every bedtime delay tactic in the book, it’s essential to start your morning off with a nice mug of…milk. :)
Jun
7
7
He’s Home (and Funny Kid Stuff)
Denis didn’t make it home until almost lunchtime. Poor guy had to sleep in the airport last night after missing his connection by 10 minutes. :(
In other news, four-and-a-half can really be a wonderful age!
Carolyn thought she saw a firefly outside around 6:30, which at this time of year is still full daylight. So I [...]
Oct
30
30
My Tiny Teenager
My brother recently proposed to his girlfriend, so this morning I was telling Carolyn that soon she’d get to call Uncle Dan’s friend Genevra “Aunt Genevra”. She was all excited and talked a bit about their marrying kiss and living happily ever after. (Kid’s watched one too many Disney movies, methinks.)
Fast forward to dinner [...]