Monthly Archives: September 2010

Never underestimate flashy lights

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Carrie

Had a Scouting pack meeting tonight. We’ve been sort of up in the air over it, since Sam’s den leader stepped down after last year; there wasn’t room for the kids in Sam’s den to be absorbed into the other … Continue reading →

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Crappity crap

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Carrie

I told you so. Well, I didn’t tell you so, I don’t think, but I predicted it, both to the man on the phone and then over on Facebook. Our kitchen light, part of a ceiling fan, was flickering madly … Continue reading →

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Amazed by my kids

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Carrie

Sam greeted me this afternoon with the announcement that he needs to write a speech tonight, since he’s running for Student Council. I have high hopes for him, as I think he’d do a good job, but Sam and speeches … Continue reading →

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Warm fuzzies for the evening

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Carrie

I made a lentil dish in the crockpot, with spinach, mushrooms, and eggplant. It’s about as autumnal as it gets, and it was yummy. (Could have been spicier, though.) Also, I baked dark chocolate brownies with butterscotch chips. Those, for … Continue reading →

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Pride goeth before a fall

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Carrie

You know, there is nothing quite like Bible study with the kids to make me feel complete and utter humility. I had finally reached the point, after several years with their Wednesday night class, where I thought I was fairly … Continue reading →

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Here we go again!

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Carrie

Another week, on its way. (And my mind chants, “Round and round the circle goes the teddy bear,” despite it having been years since I had a small child who would giggle in squirmy anticipation of being tickled at the … Continue reading →

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WtRS Episode 23: I Love to Go A-Wandering

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Carrie

I may just call Fridays “exploring days.” Lots of new places to go and things to see! Thanks to Rick, Frank, and Dan (Running the Golden Years) for their contributions. Music on the show comes from the Podsafe Music Network. … Continue reading →

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Another day, another tear

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Carrie

He sniffled all the way to the bus stop today. Yesterday, I used a marker to draw a little heart on the inside of his wrist, telling him he could look at it whenever he felt like he missed me, … Continue reading →

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Still adjusting

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Carrie

Gabe “only” cried four times at school yesterday, he says. Sheesh, this is killing me. I never saw this coming – not from my kid who pranced into preschool without a concern beyond whether it would be “any fun” if … Continue reading →

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Awww…

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Carrie

“Mommy? There’s something weird. I think I might have allergies to my new school, because when I get there, I cry, and I don’t know why! I also cry at lunch. It might be because I’m missing you, and I’m … Continue reading →

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