Category Archives: Samuel

First son

Mommy needs a recess

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Carrie

Told Mom I was going to make this shirt. She could have one, too, I said, since it affects her like it affects me; obviously, if I’m old enough to be sitting in a gymnasium for a freaking middle school … Continue reading →

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The brain, she is not working

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Carrie

I really feel like I should have this big long entry to post, full of interesting, fun, and enlightening life stories, but I’m wired on cookies from the benefit we just went to (a friend’s husband has ALS), so full … Continue reading →

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Messin’ with ‘em

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Carrie

As I’ve said before, what’s the point of having kids, if not to mess with them on a regular basis?

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Das Boys

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Carrie

Talk with me for any length of time lately, and you’re likely to hear me reflect on my family with the phrase, “Boys are weird.” But they’re my boys, of course, and that sort of makes a difference. They’re weird … Continue reading →

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Start-Stop

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Carrie

Funny thing, this taper. My brain is well aware that we’re cutting back on mileage, but the body hasn’t had a chance to notice yet. Four miles yesterday, ten today; that’s only two miles shorter (off today’s run) than I’ve … Continue reading →

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He was a famous trumpet man from out Chicago way…

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Carrie

Somebody hopped off the bus with a plan this afternoon. Now, we’ve had a few false starts with regards to music and my older son. Violin came to a tragic end when he couldn’t handle the idea of having (::shudder::) … Continue reading →

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First day, 2011

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Carrie

SAM: “I have a very funny teacher who gives us a lot of time to read. I was very nervous at first, because I didn’t know how to act as a fifth grader, but then I got over my nerves … Continue reading →

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Shot through the heart

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Carrie

Last night, midway through dinner, Sam started complaining of a headache. I suspected it was due to the infinitesimal pile of collard greens that remained on his plate, so I murmured that such a bad headache might necessitate an early … Continue reading →

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More check-ups, and zucchini

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Carrie

Well, that’s one more kind of medical office Gabe has screamed down. (How many more until he collects the whole set?) But his vision is just right for his age. I had no fears on that front, but when Sam … Continue reading →

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Ominous

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Carrie

Ever get slightly unnerved by your kids? We were watching the construction crew across the street demolish an old driveway. A forklift was loading slabs of concrete onto a pickup truck, where a couple of guys attacked them with sledgehammers … Continue reading →

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