Monthly Archives: February 2008

Cheeky

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Carrie

A few minutes ago, I asked Gabe to “pick a hand,” and when he chose it, I gave him the M&M that was hidden inside. He was impressed. Just now, he came back to me with balled-up fists. “Pick a … Continue reading →

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New white stuff on the ground

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Carrie

I don’t think I’ll make it to the gym this morning. I’ve got muscle achiness from being a little too gung-ho with the weights yesterday, and if I combine that with snow shoveling and then a bunch of running, there’s … Continue reading →

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It’s the little things that annoy

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Carrie

When I first began losing weight, the first place I noticed my wardrobe “malfunctioning” was in my pants length. As I decreased my girth about the midsection, I suddenly began tripping over my cuffs with much greater frequency. Today I … Continue reading →

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They get weirder as they age

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Carrie

SAM (discussing a large project): “This is definitely not freshed.” ME: “Erm? What do you mean?” SAM: “Freshed. It means ‘cut.’” ME (not getting it): “Well, ‘fresh’ means ‘new,’ but I guess if you mean something like ‘fresh-cut flowers’…” SAM: … Continue reading →

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Like samples?

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Carrie

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Swap package!

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Carrie

I got my “Defeat the Winter Doldrums” Dishcloth Swap package in the mail yesterday!    If you click on the first picture, the Flickr page has notes identifying everything that was inside. (Well, everything except a stuffed sheep, which Gabe … Continue reading →

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My hands are freeeeeeezing

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Carrie

Can’t seem to warm up. Gabe feels the same way; on our way back from the gym today, he started sighing and lamenting. “Why do we have to have winter? Why does it have to be snow?” If the snow … Continue reading →

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Fancy pants

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Carrie

ERIC (cooking): “Do we have any wine?” ME: “Yes. Wait, check it first; it might be skunked.” ERIC (mock sighing): “‘Turned.’ Civilized people say ‘turned.’” Yeah, yeah. As though I didn’t positively hear his brain and gut screaming to pronounce … Continue reading →

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Book Run

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Carrie

Got out this morning and got Sam some books. Our haul? Read more… or Read more right here… » – Magic Tree House, books 7-12 (they’re like the potato chips of kid books; finish one in a couple of bedtime … Continue reading →

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Shot myself in the foot

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Carrie

Oh, no, Sweet Gym, I cannot go to thee, For I have no sweats to put on! Knew there was a reason I needed to do laundry last night. I just felt too lump-like to drag myself downstairs to do … Continue reading →

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