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No Bandaids for Manly Men

Me:  Guys.  I just bought a Costco size shampoo bottle and put it in the shower 4 days ago. How could it be empty? Offspring:  Ask Little Dude.  He likes to “wash the shower floor” with shampoo. Me (aghast):  Dude! … Continue reading

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Here a Chick, There a Chick . . .

Last week, I went out after work to socialize with my teacher-ly friends.  Because I do that now. This was very exciting because I was able to be all grown up and I was not in charge of and/or responsible … Continue reading

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Winning at Life

David’s new pig plan, or as I like to call it, “Pigtopia” is well underway. He has built five separate pens for his dear swine.  He currently has 26 of the little porkers.  I saw him looking on Craigslist today, … Continue reading

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The Morning Routine (The Horror)

Some days as a parent are hard to deal with.  Wednesday was one such day.  First of all, the morning routine will be the death of me, I kid you  not.  I do not understand why THE CHILDREN must make … Continue reading

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The Saturday Evening Post

This week has been a bit stressful.  Since I am a new teacher, I need to be observed three times over the school year.  Three.  THREE!  THREEEEEEE.  I had my second one two days ago.  I get myself all worked … Continue reading

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The Toilet-y Tennis Ball

Well, friends.  Life is getting easier.  Back in October, I didn’t think we were going to survive this new way of life.  But here we are. Still alive. Barely. Our day starts around 4:30am.  David, the fine gent that he … Continue reading

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SpiderBoy

Halloween costumes are the bane of my existence.  Basically, I don’t care.  A lack of care, creativity, time, and money can put a damper on your kids’ Halloween joy. Little Dude is the winner winner chicken dinner.  He would like … Continue reading

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Cartwheel Breaks and New Pig Pens

To be honest, life has been challenging lately.  Our switch to commuting to schools 45 minutes away has been harder than I thought.  The girls’ new school is very rigorous and they each have about three hours of homework a … Continue reading

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