Monthly Archives: June 2009

It’s that sort of day again

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Ominous

Last night, around 1 AM, Eric nudged me awake. Rather, I was already coming to my senses because of the SCREECHING LOUD SIRENS OF DOOM echoing through the night. “We have a tornado warning,” Eric said, “and it looks like … Continue reading

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Looked better on paper

Remember when I said (not going back to link or anything) that the whole summer playground program was going to work out so simply because the kids would be at adjoining playgrounds and in programs with a fifteen-minute staggered start? … Continue reading

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My birthday kid

I inadvertently embarrassed Sam at the zoo on Monday. We were standing by the hippo pool, and I noticed something on the sign. “Hey, Sam,” I said, “here’s a trivia question for you. What do both you and that hippo … Continue reading

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Busy bees

When my schedules and routines go awry, it gets harder to sit in front of a computer. Even when I’m not actively running around hither, thither, and yon, I’m busy catching up on the things I needed to do and … Continue reading

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Get in mah belly

Feeling weirdly, exceptionally hungry today. This is odd, since after a few days of eating very well, last night I actually ate more than I have been, and I had red meat after several days of no meat at all. … Continue reading

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‘Bout to get busy

I’m sort of cringing over the next few days on the calendar – all good, fun stuff, but not a whole lot of down time. Tonight: meeting with our insurance agent to update our policy. Should be quick, but Eric … Continue reading

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Conversation with Gabe

GABE: “Mommy, I need a girlfriend. Will you be my girlfriend?” ME: “Well, will you do me a favor first?” GABE: “What is it?” ME: “I need a roll of towels from downstairs.” GABE: “…I don’t think I really want … Continue reading

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Good weekend!

Saturday, Eric and I had a date, which was entirely low-key and relaxed (Thai food, coffee, and dessert) but satisfying and good. Yesterday, one of Eric’s coworkers had a birthday party, and I met a couple of women there (neighbors … Continue reading

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Runners: Open Thread

We haven’t talked running lately. (Well, I may have mentioned it, but…what about you?) It’s funny how social running differs from solo running, as I’ve said before. I do all my mid-week running all by myself, unless things go wrong … Continue reading

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