Category: FOREVER

  • My Real Granddad (April 1, 2010)

    My Real Granddad (April 1, 2010)

    During lunch today, TE said, “Y’know what? My real granddad is an EX-pert on every kind of animal there is. He knows everything about all kinds of animals.” Okay, I’m cool with that. What kid doesn’t brag about what their dad, granddad, mom, grandmom, or great-aunt-becky-sue can do? Here is why this sound bite is…

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  • Thank you… (August 1, 2010)

    Thank you… (August 1, 2010)

    “Thank you, Mommy,” said G. “You’re welcome, sweetie,” I replied, “but for what?” His answer was quiet, almost a whisper, but clear and genuine, “Thank you for making the baby come out of your tummy.” And then we walked over to her and kissed her again on the cheek. What a wonderful way to be…

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  • Hi Mom! (August 1, 2010)

    Hi Mom! (August 1, 2010)

    While in post partum recovery in the hospital, the boys came up to visit. The question is (and we all know the answer), visit whom? A picture tells a thousand words!

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  • Sound Bites from “The Cousins” (March 30, 2010)

    Sound Bites from “The Cousins” (March 30, 2010)

    Five boys…four of them brothers, one of them visiting, creating what I am deeming the Annual Conference of the Cousins. Yes, they meet at other times during the year, but with more adults, more food, and more festivities for whatever holiday is being celebrated. There is no way for one (expectant) mom to keep up…

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  • Sound Bites from My Head (March 30, 2010)

    Sound Bites from My Head (March 30, 2010)

    Today we went to a clay class directed by Maureen Carlson. She is a great artist, and a gifted teacher. They all loved it! That was followed by a visit to the park. It was in the 70s, but so windy that it was unbearable. Even the kite said, “Heck no!” Here are the musings…

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  • You Provide the Sound Bite (March 31, 2010)

    You Provide the Sound Bite (March 31, 2010)

    I have transferred the pics from today to the PC, but have yet to convert them for web display. Need sleep to do that efficiently. However, you could still benefit from a fun little ditty about our field trip to the science museum today. And rather than me providing the sound bite, you can comment…

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  • Gearing Up for Adventure (March 24, 2010)

    Gearing Up for Adventure (March 24, 2010)

    Our nephew is coming. In three days, we will add a male, age 5 to our current inventory of males, ages 3, 6, 8, and 10. Not sure if in utero child is male or female, so we’ll just count him/her as an individual to slow mom down. As we add this child for one…

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  • Basketball Tourney Camera Card (March 13, 2010)

    Basketball Tourney Camera Card (March 13, 2010)

    We’re at a basketball tournament. Well, the tourney is over (thank goodness…it wasn’t pretty…’nuff said). I was going to share pictures of our fun mini-vacation, including pictures taken at the Spam Museum yesterday. Unfortunately, the camera card (yes, this blue one, right here…see it?) will not be recognized by my PC. Just doesn’t like it…

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  • Really? Spam? An entire museum? (March 13, 2010)

    Really? Spam? An entire museum? (March 13, 2010)

    Why yes! An entire museum. And one that I will visit again and learn more and enjoy even more. SPAM, and Hormel,  has an amazing history that will change my purchasing choices and encouraged me to make a stronger effort to learn more of the history of US-based products. We visited the museum as a…

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  • The Ultrasound (March 1, 2010)

    The Ultrasound (March 1, 2010)

    19 weeks – first day. Ultrasound showed measurements of week 19, day 3. Highlights duri ng ultrasound: 1. As the technician applied the gel to my not-as-big-as-I-remember-it-at-this-stage-before belly, Henry exclaims, “Whatintheworld? You gonna fry an egg?” I must admit, it did feel like an excessive amount of gel. 2. Wow, what a spine! All of…

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  • MIA (February 10, 2010)

    MIA (February 10, 2010)

    Missing In Action, right? Isn’t that what MIA means? Well, that’s what I’ve been on this blog, partly because my computer had serious issues and partly because of my other MIA. New acronym: MIA = Maternity In Action That’s right, we’re brewing a new batch of chromosomes to see if another combo will create just…

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  • 09-10 Blogging Season is Open (October 21, 2009)

    09-10 Blogging Season is Open (October 21, 2009)

    Life is just too intense in the summer to blog. I’m not sure life with four boys gets any less intense in the school year, so we’ll see how well I keep up with things this year. I’ve tried to recategorize things and am going to keep posts shorter (for the most part). Through the…

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