Saturday afternoon already. I’m sitting and watching my daughters sleep, because Jules woke up and will only continue her nap if I am in the room. I’m grateful she went back to sleep. They were both awake at 6:44 AM. Dex and the boys have been out all morning. Dex called to inform me that […]

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You know that blissful feeling you get when you take an overdue break from everyday life, when you find yourself sinking into yourself in limp peacefulness, taking deep breathes in and slowly exhaling, and listening to the echo of your own lazy thoughts? It’s great, isn’t it? And you think, ah! Now I can face life again. […]

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The kids are driving us crazy today. Just being kids, in hyper-clingy, hyper-crabby mode. Except for Eddie, actually. He’s been pretty even-keeled today. The other three sure are making up for it. Davey has an ear infection (being treated) and the girls have drippy noses (day 3). Regardless, they ARE going to school tomorrow.
I repeat, they […]

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For about two years now, Davey has been obsessed with the TV show Hi5. He will sit and watch episode after episode after episode. The music rocks his sweet soul. It could be much worse - I actually enjoy the show and the music. I could use some new episodes right about now, but otherwise I […]

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You will think me old fashioned, I fear. But I cannot help it. Though I use a computer (or two) every day, I am a devotee of the mechanical letter-making device known as the typewriter. I own … hmm…. five? Well, as of today, make that six. I scored a Smith Corona Coronet Automatic 12 (electric, late 60s?), […]

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Within a week, all of the kids will be at school, in one form or another. Edward and Davey, back to their regularly scheduled tutelage at our fine public institutions of education. Jules and Mae are embarking on their first ever regulation time away from home and mommy.
Yes, they are!
Starting this week, they’ll be attending a […]

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