Monthly Archives: August 2009

Five years of the Cute Show

Today is Devon’s fifth birthday. We held his party on Saturday because today is his first day back to preschool and I thought a party and school might be enough to make his head explode. And maybe mine, too. I … Continue reading

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Every girl has her price

And by that I mean sometimes an offer comes along just too good to not accept. A few weeks ago I was asked to participate in a BlogHer review program for the AT&T FamilyMap plan. Now before I proceed I … Continue reading

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A healthy self-flogging is a good thing

I once had a boyfriend who one day gently placed his palm on the side of my head and said, “Damn, it must be tiring from all the noise in there.” Yes, actually, it’s fucking exhausting if you really must … Continue reading

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The grind begins

Today Loren and Cassidy started back to school and I began my new job at a new school. We aren’t a household to boast about our coolness with transitions. Although the three of us reported back with good days, the … Continue reading

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My baby is a pack rat

We have recently been having a bit of a bug problem here at The Manor. Back in the winter time I got bitten by somthing so scary it motivated even my children to clean and vacuum their rooms lest it … Continue reading

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