From the monthly archives:

July 2009

Fine-toothed Comb

July 29, 2009
Reid in fountain

Reid has an unusual talent. He has a unique ability to get whatever he is eating stuck in his hair. The weird thing is that he is not a messy eater.  In fact, he is quite a clean eater and when he is done he looks perfectly tidy until you try to comb his hair. [...]

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GOOD MORNING!

July 28, 2009
Rhett sleeps at table in black and white

The Nirvana has been on a sleep preservation quest since day one. I am a big fan of sleep.  Sleep is good.  I am good when I sleep.  It was actually one of those things I worried about BEFORE becoming a mother… when would I sleep? Because I read approximately 432 parenting books while pregnant [...]

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Snakes on a Potluck

July 26, 2009
Potluck are on Mondays badge

In a relentless way, Monday has returned. You can say one thing about Monday – sure is persistent. And now for the feature without a button or a name, but we are calling it: Fashion tips from Rhett: It is shocking, but I don’t have pictures of the following scenario… Rhett has been a little [...]

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Just in time for back to school

July 21, 2009

Hey! Hurry – 48 hour contest to win… Go to Burb Mom and leave a comment here to win one of several $50 off at Old Navy… You know you would use it.

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Blog Vacation July '09

July 14, 2009
Blog Vacation

See ya later… I am taking a little time off.

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DIY Potluck

July 13, 2009

Oh, does Holly have a blog? She seems to have forgotten. Or a little busy to pay any attention. So, today is DIY… *insert a photo here – most likely of one of Holly’s children – most likely edited on picnik* *insert a short story here – most likely about something Holly’s 3 y/o said [...]

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The bipolar cat with two names

July 7, 2009
Rhett and Scooter the cat nap together

Blog-Stedman and I had cats out of wedlock. I know it is shocking. But true. Before we were married we were living in California.  He was in an apartment in the Redlands Lawn & Tennis Club – believe me, it wasn’t nearly as swanky as it sounds.  I mean it wasn’t exactly false advertising…there was [...]

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Potluck canceled, here is a picture

July 5, 2009
Boys against Fort Worth TX skyline

Post-holiday fatigue has set in. I am canceling potluck – and here is a picture. Nevermind, I thought I could post just one picture. But I am incapable of it. So here is a bunch of pictures… We started the celebration off with a visit to my in-laws who took us to a party overlooking [...]

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In search of world peace

July 3, 2009
Reid looking back

My oldest, Ryan (8) has always been in charge. I figured that was his birthright.  His dictated birth order status.  His bossy destiny. He has ruled his kingdom of brothers. Without incident. Without serious rebellion. Until recently… Rhett (3) has started his own country.  In his world, he is in charge.  Anyone who thinks otherwise [...]

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25 photos

July 1, 2009
25 photo collage of three boys

Even though I carry my camera everywhere and capture every waking moment of my three boys’ lives, I continually lament that I don’t have photos with all three of them. I usually don’t have the strength to undertake such a feat… Three boys in one picture. Looking at the camera. Smiling. The impossible dream. A [...]

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