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Category Archives: Samuel
Mommy needs a recess
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
Posted in Pictures and movies, Rants and vents, Samuel
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The brain, she is not working
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
Posted in Completely random, Gabriel, Pictures and movies, Samuel
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Messin’ with ‘em
As I’ve said before, what’s the point of having kids, if not to mess with them on a regular basis?
Posted in Gabriel, Pictures and movies, Samuel
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Das Boys
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
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
Posted in Completely random, Fitness and Health, Gabriel, Samuel
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He was a famous trumpet man from out Chicago way…
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
Posted in Pictures and movies, Samuel
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First day, 2011
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
Shot through the heart
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
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
Posted in Cooking, Gabriel, Samuel
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Ominous
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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