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the morning sergeant

February 24, 2012

Mornings come early here at the Nirvana. It isn’t my choice. It appears that both my husband and I have recessive early rising genes which are dominant in the next generation. Mine is more recessive than his. There must be rooster in both of our family trees. Through the years I have adapted. I think [...]

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electric gum

February 8, 2012

I believe that we all can look back and think of a childhood obsession that we were pretty sure would be life changing. For Reid that was the frogs {that still haven’t called}. But for Ryan(10), it was something much different. Over the holidays I noticed that each time we went shopping he was looking [...]

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have the frogs called yet?

February 2, 2012

I believe that we all can look back and think of a childhood obsession that we were pretty sure would be life changing. For me, it usually centered around animals. I remember scrimping and saving to head to the pet store to buy my future BFF. How happy we were going to be together! Me [...]

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justification of smell

January 31, 2012

Boys. Boys. Boys. I know it is my job to civilize them, but some days that is tough. Often it appears that they don’t have a willing spirit in favor of civilization. Every night each boy takes a bath before bed. Every night I say the same things to each one… Wash your hair REALLY [...]

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without a point

December 31, 2011

There are boys who are literal. Black and white. No grey. No off-white. No light-black. I have two of those. If you lay out a plan with charts/graphs and have covered all possible options in your presentation, you will have their support. *handshake* And then there is Reid(8). Oh how I just want to hug [...]

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fight against age

December 28, 2011

For weeks before Rhett turned 6, he complained that his birthday was impending. It wasn’t that he didn’t WANT to be 6. He just was afraid of the responsibilities that came with that advanced age. From birth he has been my most independent boy. It is a necessity when you are #3. He learns quickly [...]

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christmas tree evolution

December 19, 2011

20 years ago I was a newlywed. Our tree was put up with more LOVE than ornamentation. Thankfully, it could be scooted into the corner of our tiny townhouse so that the back of the tree sans decoration wasn’t obvious. It might have been sparse, but it was OURS. It was the prettiest tree in [...]

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from 5 to 6

December 14, 2011

Could we just freeze time at five? Pause the smile in mid-giggle. Suspend the reasonably weighted piggy-back ride. Hesitate the sweet hand I hold. His sentences still start with mommy. His walk to class is beside me. His run ends with a jump into my arms. Could we just freeze time at five? Pause [...]

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the coat(s)

November 2, 2011

Back in my previous life as a capable professional, my favorite job of all time was for a Pain Clinic. I was the Director of Rehabilitation and worked for 2 of the smartest people I have ever met. They were the doctors who owned and ran the clinic. I loved them both dearly and marveled [...]

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because they need a hero

October 19, 2011

I am feeling a bit melancholy tonight. It is one of those moods that seems unmoved by internal cheer leading. Quite honestly, I just feel like going to bed. With a little effort, I could probably talk myself into a long soak in the tub. Or sitting in a quiet room with a book. Or [...]

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soap?

October 18, 2011

I have a room in my house that you will not see if you come over. Believe me, it is just better that way. It is the bathroom off the kitchen that happens to be strategically located next to the garage. It is a very convenient location which might account for its troubles. It is [...]

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