Monthly Archives: May 2008

Verdict

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Carrie

Chocolate milk right after running = yuck. Or at least the chocolate milk I make is. Part of the problem, though, is that milk isn’t what I’d call a particularly “refreshing” drink, whatever else it may be, and it’s not … Continue reading →

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Chocolate milk?!?

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Carrie

Chocolate Milk Recovery Drink is as Good as Steroids. Huh. I’ve never actually really liked chocolate milk much, but I’m willing to give it a try. You know, in the name of science. After whining yesterday about the text-speak on … Continue reading →

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Oh, heck, no, little man.

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Carrie

Twice this morning, Gabe has wanted to say something while I was talking, and his method of interruption has involved pushing an imaginary “stop” (I presume) button in the air in front of me, humming a little tone as he … Continue reading →

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It begins anew

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Carrie

Sam’s 7th birthday is in 27 days. He has a list. – Transformers (“Tristan has IronHigh, and I don’t! Actually, Tristan has all the Transformers! Even a tank! And a helicopter!”) – A magic set (anybody know of a good … Continue reading →

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Harrumph

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Carrie

I’ve been feeling intermittently grouchy for three days now, and it’s really starting to irk me. (Ba-dump bump.) What do you do when you get like this? Edible treats are no good, as I feel even worse after indulging that … Continue reading →

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Irony, Alannis-style

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Carrie

I made a chicken for dinner. And Eric called to say he’d be home very late. I don’t know how to carve a chicken. (By the time anybody comments, it’ll be mutilated, but it’ll still taste good. )

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Seconds grow up faster than firsts

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Carrie

Gabe bit his tongue at lunch today and whimpered about it. I told him that he should probably chew more slowly so that doesn’t happen again. His reaction? “But I wanted to be a zombie!” Mind you, this was right … Continue reading →

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There’s no business like show business

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Carrie

Oh, my goodness, did I cry last night. They got me from the very beginning, with all the kids processing in to “One Moment in Time,” looking incredibly precious and excited. There were four classes, and each did a different … Continue reading →

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Leaving in ten

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Carrie

…for the play. I picked him up early from school, at the teacher’s suggestion that the kids could go home and rest up, calm down, relax. So I’m trying to make him relax, and HA-HA-HA-HA that’s a good one, Mrs. … Continue reading →

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Showman Sam

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Carrie

Tonight is his big First Grade Musical Overblown ExtravaganzaTM. I put him to bed early last night, as even though he wasn’t acting particularly sleepy, he was demonstrating a pretty strong lack of ability to control his high emotions. As … Continue reading →

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