From the monthly archives:

December 2009

Texas Snow

December 31, 2009

For the first time in 80 years, we had a seriously WHITE CHRISTMAS. Everyone was excited… …even the patio furniture.

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What passes for cool around here

December 29, 2009

Ryan(8) and I were playing Gin Rummy tonight.  He recently learned to play the game and is mastering it quickly.  Not surprising since he is highly competitive. When our game was over he was putting away the cards while I was starting dinner.  He pulled out a yellow post-it note that was in the box [...]

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Just Desserts

December 28, 2009

I am a big fan of dessert. Don’t even THINK of taking me out to eat and skipping the most important course. If I had to choose I would choose dessert over all the other courses.  It is that good. Blog-Stedman can take or leave dessert.  Leave dessert? Leave without having dessert? Obviously, opposites attract. [...]

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O Christmas Tree

December 24, 2009
Ho Ho Hum

Shortly after Thanksgiving it occurred to Holly that she should be decorating her house for Christmas.  Usually she really likes decorating for Christmas, but this year she was lacking her normal holiday perkiness and suffering from post-Turkey malaise. She couldn’t even bear to think of the tree assemblage task ahead of her.  Her beautiful faux-tree [...]

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Nirvana Family Christmas Card 2009

December 17, 2009

I am participating in Meg‘s Second Annual Bloggy Holiday Card Exchange… …several days late. Hopefully, better late than never. Happy Holidays!

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No Virginia…?

December 16, 2009
Three Boys in the Snow

Santa. I neither confirm or deny.  I walk the fence of fantasy ambiguity.  I answer questions with questions and wildly elaborate scenarios. The questions usually only work temporarily.  The elaborate scenarios are used to confuse the questioner and entertain me. I think the whole Santa issue is fun.  It is the ultimate inside joke.  Kids [...]

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Four

December 15, 2009
Rhett

My dearest Rhett, You own four. Four is being in charge.  Four is telling a joke.  Four is orchestrating an elaborate game that no one but you understands how to play. Four is bright eyes.  Four is a mischievous grin.  Four is quietly laying down on the couch for a much needed nap. Four is [...]

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Messiest Mess Maker Contest by BabyGanics

December 14, 2009
Messiest Mess Maker Contest - feature

The Search for the Messiest Mess Maker is On! When faced with an incredible mess made by one of my kids, my tendency has been to reach for the camera…before the broom. Obviously, I am not the only one who does this because BabyGanics is announcing a photo contest to display your kid’s biggest messes [...]

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