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While the baby cried, the dog begged, the children yelled and the TV blared, I prepared a new meal tonight.  Inspired by something I saw on Pinterest (my latest time-sucking obsession), I made this: Pretty cool! Yum?  Maybe. It was fun to try, but I doubt I’ll go through the trouble again.  Maria pulled hers [...]

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Toward the end of last year and before school began this year, the three oldest kids begged me to buy them Thermoses.  Begged.  I don’t know who in their classes were bringing warm leftovers, but Jack and Maria insisted that they wanted to do it, too.  And Luke, wanting to be like them, insisted the [...]

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Not only am I incompetent in the dressing department, but in the kitchen as well.  I’m ashamed to say that since having kids 8+ years ago, I have made hamburgers, frozen pizza, breakfast-for-dinner, spaghetti, chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese.  That about covers it.  Occasionally, I’ll chop up some carrots or a cucumber or slice [...]

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Tonight was the chosen night for making Christmas cookies at our house. First, the dog ran off. Just kidding… that was yesterday, when I was trying to get the kids off to school for the last time before the break. After dinner, I shooed the children out of the kitchen so I could clean up [...]

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I have the highchair. (Bought today.) I have the bowls. (Bought today.) I have the spoons.  (Bought today.) I have the rice cereal.  (Bought today.) I have a baby that is clearly ready for food.  (As demonstrated last night during dinner.) What I don’t have is the desire.  He might be ready, but I’m not.  [...]

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A dining experience with the H family: The menu:  Flank steak, potatoes, biscuits and milk (This is big, people.  I don’t cook much.) Thinking ahead, I preheated the oven so the potatoes could go in around 4:30 and we could eat around 5:30.  Around 5:15 or so, I wander into the kitchen to start getting [...]

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In the middle of helping out at Sam’s preschool Valentine’s party last week, my iPhone notified me that I had received a voicemail from the nurse at my OB’s office.  Not good.  I had taken the 3-hour glucose test on the previous Friday.  They said they’d call if there was a problem. Sure enough, I [...]

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For more than a month now our kids have been talking about the upcoming annual “S” Family Pig Roast.  Ever since the date was set for this year’s roast, the kids have been counting down the days, reminiscing about last year and discussing who would be eating which part of the pig.  Maria wanted the [...]

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Despite our inexperience (with plants), we are excited about the growth occurring around here. Remember our hops plant? Look at it now! (Too bad we don’t remember what type of hops plant we planted.  This will make for interesting brewing later on…) We are also proud to announce the appearance of cherry tomatoes: And peppers: [...]

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It’s pretty quiet here.  The three older kids are watching the latest movie from the library and Sam is eating and playing at the table. Usually, this would be cause for a celebration – peaceful time for Mom.  But today I sit… depressed. Our wonderful, wonderful friends just left for their long trek back to [...]

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