Monthly Archives: February 2008

Grouch

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Carrie

GABE: “Is it snowing again?” ME: “Yeah. Yeah, it is.” GABE: “Why is it snowing?” ME: “I believe that Mother Nature is once more nourishing her deep-seated hatred of me, which can only end in violence.” GABE: “What did you … Continue reading →

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Doldrum prompt

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Carrie

If money were no object, and the day was just perfect – not to hot, not too cold, sun shining, slight breeze – how would you spend a perfect day out that had been given to you in the middle … Continue reading →

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For the record

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Carrie

The whole “houseful of boys” thing, babysitting my friends’ kids, gets more challenging as the boys get older. Sort of obvious, that, but still. Also, my kids’ (mostly Sam’s) eating habits tend to make for rueful guests when snacks are … Continue reading →

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I have raw rhubarb in my fridge.

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Carrie

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 abroad!” for example) View Results  Loading … Really, though, it’s good. … Continue reading →

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Kid for sale

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Carrie

We were at the DMV waiting for over an hour and a half. Gabe was fine for the first forty minutes or so, watching cartoons. During the remaining time, Gabe: 1. Grabbed my papers and ran off, tossing them into … Continue reading →

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The Day

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Carrie

Here we go! Hit the gym. Supposed to be a strength day, but since I missed yesterday and my schedule’s already off, I may do cardio instead. Hit the DMV to renew my expired driver’s license. (D’oh!) Go vote! Get … Continue reading →

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Augh!

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Carrie

Lyrics to one of these songs on the kids’ CD: A boy and a girl in a little canoe, with the moon shining all around As they paddled and paddled their little canoe, you couldn’t hear another sound So, they … Continue reading →

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Kid music

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Carrie

Also, I am very amused by Gabe’s reaction to the kids’ music CD that I just put on to encourage him to clean up his toys. Apparently, being the second child has meant that Gabe’s been largely subjected to his … Continue reading →

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Drat

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Carrie

I forgot to sign Gabe up at the gym daycare when I was leaving on Friday, so there’s no room for him this morning. This only happens once in a blue moon, but it’s crazy-making when it does. Oh, well; … Continue reading →

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Treats

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Carrie

For Valentine’s Day, Eric gave me these: I, in turn, gave him tickets to this: I just landed a sitter for the night, and I think we’re going out for sushi beforehand. Video game music and sushi sounds pretty much … Continue reading →

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