Monthly Archives: December 2009

OMG iPhone…

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Carrie

No, I don’t have one; I’m just trying to navigate Ronnie’s friend Susan’s phone, as there’s otherwise no Internet connection. Verdict: my fingers are too big and my eyes too weak. There are probably workarounds for the latter, at least, … Continue reading →

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Falling behind

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Carrie

It’s harder to keep up with Holidailies each year, as the kids get older and the activities become more consuming! My parents got here Monday evening, just to visit briefly and drop off Christmas presents, and my brother and their … Continue reading →

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Starved for family

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Carrie

I did that hill again today, as I have little choice. When the house is perched on the top of the hill, there’s really only the one way you can go: down. I don’t trust myself to drive down the … Continue reading →

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From The Book of the Obvious

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Carrie

Hey, did you know that West Virginia has hills? And that if you start at the top of something called “Mount Alpha” and move downward, you’ll subsequently find yourself realizing just how very far you are from Wisconsin? Wow. Nothing … Continue reading →

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Foggy brain

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Carrie

Despite multiple cups of coffee, my ability to think remains doggedly elusive. (I can’t brain today; I have the dumb.) I’ve managed to winnow out the following ideas, formed over the past several hours: 1) Children are very, very noisy … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Carrie

Very tired tonight; too tired to type. Here’s a multimedia entry, then! (Warning, warning! Frank discussion of Santa’s existence herein; might not want to play in front of children or those others who believe.)

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Bad vs. Good

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Carrie

Okay, let’s total up the day. Good: Got my run in, if a little slow, due to ice and darkness. Good: Sam woke up feeling a little better than he did yesterday, when he came home with a cold. Bad: … Continue reading →

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Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Carrie

A very brief entry tonight, as I’m trying hard to get myself into bed. You see, part of being able to get up early and get a run into the day is preparation. If I don’t start planning for a … Continue reading →

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Tentative 2010 race plans

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Carrie

Just for my own notes. Feel free to skip. If you have plans of your own, though, I’d love to hear them! Read more… or Read more right here… » 1/31 – RACC Expo 5K 4/10 – Mount Pleasant Half-Marathon … Continue reading →

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Quick Gabe-ism

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Carrie

GABE: “Mom?” ME: “Upstairs!” GABE (climbing): “Mom, I need to ask you to do something that’s not that important. But I need you to do something for your child.” ME: “Um. What is it?” GABE (holding out a Lego figure): … Continue reading →

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