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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Postscript to “Sickie”
Heard a noise upstairs. (Gabe’s ears immediately perked: “I think we should go check on Sam now…”) Slipped off my shoes and crept up the stairs to find Sam playing in the playroom walk-in closet. He knew he was busted … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness and Health, Samuel
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Completely unrelated
Apparently, it’s National Delurker Day. So, come out, come out, wherever you are. I’ll even give you a question to answer in a comment, to make it easier! Just something that’s been brewing in my head since I posted a … Continue reading
Posted in Items of Interest, Reminiscing
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Sickie
I sent Sam off to school this morning, and all seemed fine and normal, but by 9:30, I got a call from the front office letting me know that Sam was sitting there, feeling miserable. No fever or visible, symptoms … Continue reading
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Amazing
It’s really something, how much colder you can feel outside when you’re not running than when you are. Seriously, put me out there in running tights, a wicking top, jacket, gloves, and a hat, and I’ll scamper through the snow … Continue reading
One for the bucket list
I just won a (non-virtual) game of Monopoly for the first time in my life. To his credit, Sam came in second, after taking out Eric with some very strategic hotel placing. Also to his credit, he shook my hand … Continue reading
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High points and low ones
I have been all over the place today, emotionally. It’s been Mood Swing Central in these parts (which never happens when I’m PMSing anymore, but is a key feature of ovulation for me, and since everybody around me seems to … Continue reading
Posted in Familial things
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Some days…
Remember how I said Gabe woke me up because his butt hurt? It’s getting worse, and he’s howling over it, but he won’t let me look at it (and he’s really rather strong and also determined), and Sam is on … Continue reading
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No sleep…
Tossed and turned until 2…then got wakened intermittently by Gabe for various reasons (including “My butt hurts!”) for the rest of the night. Now feeling thoroughly exhausted, despite multiple cups of coffee. Snow is falling steadily, to the tune of … Continue reading
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Oh, Lord, it’s hard to be…
Apparently, the universe felt I needed humbled, from the get-go, today. To wit: – Gabe woke up with a nightmare this morning. I guess I must have been a little harsh with my scolding last night before bed, since he … Continue reading
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