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It could be worse… It could be worse… It could be worse…
It’s what I keep telling myself and everyone that asks.  But, it’s still frustrating.
We’re stranded.  Yes, it’s at my in-laws (who have food, heat and a washer and dryer), but we’re still stranded.  Unable to get home and back to the things we need [...]

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I have spent the last few days folding paper airplanes for Luke (Santa brought him this) and building a snow mobile with Jack’s new Erector set.  And here I thought that Christmas break would seem long!  I’m actually dreading the return of The Routine.  We all slept in this morning and when I finally woke [...]

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This week both of The Little Boys had their Christmas programs at school.
Sam worked hard ringing and singing:

Introduced a song to the audience:

And sat on Santa’s lap:

And Luke was the best Toy Soldier the school has ever seen:

One more half-day of school and Christmas Vacation begins.
Heaven help me.

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Ahhhh…. my favorite time of year.  Bet you all can’t wait to get your Christmas cards from us.  With so many great takes, however will we choose just one?

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Sam (my 3-year-old, in case you have trouble keeping track) just told me:
“It’s a good thing Santa has a naughty list!
…For Maria!”

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Today, Lukie’s class had their Halloween party, as did Maria’s.  Poor Jack.  Second graders are too old for school costume parties…

Ever since getting home from school, Luke has been digging through his goodie bag.  His favorite thing?

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Today, Sam participated in his first Halloween party.
(He’s the fireman).

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In honor of St. Paddy’s Day, the kids didn’t have to wear their uniforms to school today.  I had to rush around this morning (’cause, you know, I like to plan ahead), after getting very little sleep last night, trying to find green for everyone.  Or orange.  (???)
I did pretty well.  Everyone had green except [...]

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…will there be a perfect family picture of us.

Oh, well.  They at least accurately reflect the life we lead.
P.S.  This must be a record number of posts for me in a day.

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At the suggestion of my sister Caroline, yesterday the kids and I made chocolate-dipped pretzels.  I just happened to have the necessary supplies on hand, and after a long day inside we needed a boredom buster.

I melted the chocolate,  Jack did the dipping and Luke, Sam and Maria applied the nonpareils.
I wonder… what does the [...]

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