Winning is in the eyes of the beholder. We had two large family parties for Christmas and both had a White Elephant Gift Exchange. We basically all bring a wrapped gift with no tag who it’s from, put it in a pile and all draw a number. We then each choose a gift in order […]
Get that boy some coffee
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There are several traits I always hoped that I would not pass on to my children. Some are physical characteristics, some medical ailments, and others that are just parts of my character. As any parent would probably tell you, I hope that it’s the best of me that passes to my children, and that the […]
I used to have nice things…then I had children
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I change my decorations seasonally, but I have the most Christmas decorations by far. It’s also my favorite time of year to decorate. Coincidentally, it’s my children’s favorite time of year to mess with my stuff. I learned a long time ago, not long after my oldest child began walking, that if I had something […]
Nutcracker
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It’s so easy, especially this time of year, to find ourselves caught up in all the hustle and bustle of the season. We’re stressed from all the shopping, the crowds and lack of parking, the countless events and parties, and, if we’re not careful, the season is over and we never took the time to […]
Stranger Danger
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My Mary Jane’s clicked and clacked against the cold marble floor as we slowly moved forward. I stood in between my parents, holding my mother’s hand as my father held my bulky winter coat. My Mom reached down and adjusts the barrette holding my hair back from my eyes, and I fidget in the idle […]
Don’t knock it until you try it
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I know I’m not the most fashionable person. I’ll be the first to admit it. So that’s why, after I said I didn’t “get” the Target Missoni clothing, I went ahead and tried it out for myself…well, sort of. My point is that I try to follow the don’t knock it until you try it […]
Magical!
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I’ve been spending a remarkable amount of time in the bathroom lately. No, it’s not because of my irritable-Celiac’s or whatever the hell is wrong with my insides, it’s because of something much worse…something much more debilitating….something much more frustrating…. Potty training. I swore, a few weeks ago, that I had given up. Although my […]
He’s always watching
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Fred is back. No, not the dog… Fred is our Elf. He sits on the shelf (or in the tree, or behind a frame, or on the clock, etc., etc.) and he’s always watching. Quietly taking note of how we’re all behaving, and giving Santa a daily report as we sleep each night. Joey, who […]
