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Yesterday, Jack came home from kindergarten with a note from TBTITWW:
“Mr. and Mrs. Hemmersmeier,
I have asked Jack not to use the word “freakin” in the classroom. Thank you.”
Well, sh*t. At least it wasn’t the real f-word. I have improved a little.
This is seriously embarrassing. As you all know me fairly well, you know where Jack [...]

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Finally, Sam’s fifth tooth has broken through the gum and the sixth is just about there. (What did you think I was announcing?!?) The poor guy has had just four teeth for the last 7 months. Cute, but not all that effective, unless you count torture. Each of us has been a victim of Sam’s [...]

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This morning was my morning off. Alexandra (The Best Babysitter In The World) came over extra early so I could attend the all-school mass at Jack’s school. (By the way, I’ve never felt so tall in all my life! When we all stood during the procession, I felt like a giant among all those kids! [...]

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Luke did. And, not only did we know about it, but so did the whole neighborhood.
Jack, Maria and Luke went outside for a while after dinner tonight while I cleaned up the kitchen and Dan gave Sam a bath. When Sam was out of the bath, I called Luke inside. He was on the playset, [...]

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Maria: Mom!!! Cheerio’s nose is coming off!
Mom: What?!?
Maria: Her nose is coming off!!! Come look!
Mom: I’ll be there in a sec.
Maria: Dad! Daaaaaaddd! Quick! Come look. Cheerio’s nose is coming off! Hurry!

Now, I was pretty sure that Cheerio’s nose wasn’t coming off, but I was a little nervous. Listening to Maria’s panicked statements, I thought [...]

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I think I’ll set my ringtone to the sound of a screaming child, since that’s what I hear any time my phone rings. Seriously. You probably think I’m exaggerating, but just ask my sister and new business partner, Margaret. Phone rings, I answer, screaming ensues. And, despite the size of my house, I cannot seem [...]

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Sam’s new talent? Sticking out his tongue. I mean, he could do it before and he loves to make raspberries. (Although it isn’t really raspberries at this age. I’d say it’s, well, spitting.)
Anyway, it seems he’s just discovered that he can stick it out and keep it out. So, for your enjoyment, I’ve posted a [...]

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I could tell Jack was in a mood yesterday when I picked him up from school. Usually he bounds into the car with a big grin and tells me what a great day he had. Not this time.
The librarian walked him to the car (okay - minivan) and sorrowfully explained that she had had to [...]

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The more children you have, the more adaptable they are.
Poor Sam just petered out this morning. Despite a blaring television and screeching siblings, he sacked out right on the playroom floor.

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A little chocolate on her shirt (and face) to go with the yogurt IN HER HAIR.
Luke, Maria and Sam were all eating a nice lunch. Then the phone rang. It was a very nice woman from Uppercase Living calling me in response to an email I had sent. The kids continued eating as I paced [...]

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