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Entries from July 2009

Curious?

July 11th, 2009 · No Comments · Adventures, Animals, Family, Parenting

George!

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To: Maddog

July 9th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Celebrations

Sorry to make your birthday so painful, but here is a birthday song just for you by the Crazy Quartet:

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Duck!

July 7th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Family, Hidden Talents, Parenting

OMG!!!  Not that I’m biased or anything, but isn’t this the best damn drawing of a diving duck you’ve ever seen?!? Illustrator:  Jack B. H.

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Balloons (not), Snow Cones and Forts

July 6th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Adventures, Family, Parenting

This is what?  Day 4?  Or 40?  Of no TV.  The kids have still not cleaned up the basement.  I got so tired of it, I caved and cleaned it myself.  But, since the kids didn’t, the TV remains dormant. Truthfully, it hasn’t been all bad.  The kids, remarkably, have found other things to do.  [...]

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How To Get The TV Off

July 3rd, 2009 · 3 Comments · Family, Parenting

Ever since Kristina got us addicted to TV, we’ve been… well… addicted.  Me, because it gives me peace.  My children because, well, TV is addicting to kids, right?  To Maria in particular.  It’s her favorite activity, according to her. Yesterday morning, in an effort to get some work out of my kids and a cleaner [...]

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Bud

July 1st, 2009 · 2 Comments · Parenting

Dinnertime Sam:  I’m thirsty! Me:  Drink your milk.  It’s right here. Sam:  No.  I don’t want my milk.  I want a Budweiser! Me (and Dan):  Laughter Sam:  Go get me a Budweiser!!!

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The Princess

July 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Celebrations

She turned 6 on Tuesday, but we celebrated Monday so my parents could be here. She was princess for a day (but, really, she is everyday).  We made ice cream cone cupcakes that the kids decorated, but also had a small cake, as there was so much batter left over.  Jack took on the task [...]

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