Monthly Archives: December 2007

Time to gear up again

Posted on December 26, 2007 by Carrie

I’ve got a race on Monday, so I need to get crackin’. I actually had a nightmare a couple of nights ago, where I had a brilliant idea that I could send my body on through the run, leaving my … Continue reading →

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Gabe-ism

Posted on December 26, 2007 by Carrie

This morning, the GeoTrax trains weren’t doing what Gabe wanted them to do, making him very upset. GABE: “This Christmas is over now!”

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Before and After

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Carrie

Last night: Read more… or Read more right here… » This morning: Merry Christmas, all who celebrate today. To those who don’t, may you have peace and happiness on this and every day! « Hide it

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A Christmas Wish

Posted on December 24, 2007 by Carrie

Read more… or Read more right here… » Sam and Gabe are fed, bathed, dressed in pajamas and robes, and are bursting with excitement. Of course, I love watching them bounce and glow like this, but I can’t help but … Continue reading →

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In progress: Christmas Eve

Posted on December 24, 2007 by Carrie

Reindeer food made: check. Sam would like to ask you guys: Will you be traveling for the holidays? No, my family/friends are all local. No, I’m staying put. I’ll be heading to see family/friends. Other (“I’m taking a fabulous vacation … Continue reading →

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Melancholy

Posted on December 24, 2007 by Carrie

I was telling Sam about his first Christmas, when he was six months old. We celebrated at Eric’s family’s house that year. In the middle of telling him about it, I was struck with sadness, an overwhelming longing to see … Continue reading →

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The status of us (now with recipes!)

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Carrie

Nobody’s nestled all snug in their beds, but contentment is in the air! Read more… or Read more right here… » Gabe: playing Cariboo by himself. We played several rounds between Sam and him, with me refereeing, but now he’s … Continue reading →

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Grey Day

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Carrie

Lots of fog all over today; it was hard to see more than twenty feet in front of my face at times. It was a dank fog, too, cold enough to make me shiver even when I was just sitting … Continue reading →

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Therapy

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Carrie

Read more… or Read more right here… » When I was in junior high and high school, our school cafeteria sold these chocolate chip cookies that were, in my opinion, just this side of what I’ll expect to find in … Continue reading →

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Jungle out there

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Carrie

Last night, in a moment of frustration and sheer stupidity, I told Eric, “Can’t take it any more; I’m running out to go exchange some of these presents.” Going shopping at night this close to Christmas does NOT help frustration … Continue reading →

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