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Last night was Bridge Night.  As it’s my only somewhat regular night out of the house, I try my best not to miss it.  I’m not a very good player (too many rules), but I go for the social outlet.  And the beer and wine.  (Except for last night – I was the D.D.) After [...]

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I spent some time in the Apple Store this week, waiting to see a “genius” so I could get a new battery for my laptop.  While I waited, I entertained myself by playing with the new iPad.  As I flipped through the loaded apps, one in particular caught my eye:  Pocket Universe. As I played [...]

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Since it was a Mass morning at school today, we had to be a little more on the ball… which we weren’t.  No one wanted to get out of bed (thank you, Daylight Savings) except for the baby.  From room to room I went, cajoling, threatening, yelling.  Finally, the three oldest started moving.  Then they [...]

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I LOVE my iPhone.  More than anything.  (Okay… except for Dan and the kids.  Most of the time.)  It is the one thing I don’t let the baby even go near, as he puts EVERYTHING in his mouth and we all know that water is the iPhone’s worst enemy. Tonight, while Dan and Jack were [...]

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The other day, Maria asked me what “contrary” meant. I gave her what I thought was a pretty fair definition, but in all seriousness, I’m pretty sure it means, “birthed by Dan and Susan H.” Just call them “The Comeback Kids.” Because for EVERYthing, they have a comeback. Always. And it is driving me insane. [...]

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I cannot believe it’s been a whole year since the last Daddy/Daughter Dance! Maria had such a good time last year, that she’s been anticipating this one for weeks. She was thrilled when I told her she could wear the flower girl dress from Uncle John’s wedding. She had her hair cut on Tuesday and, [...]

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Get well, Harry, before you watch your birthday video. You’ll need all your strength to get through it

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What can I say? He’s a natural.

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When we last visited the doctor a couple of weeks ago, she asked me if Andrew could clap. “Well… I don’t know,” I told her.  “We’ve never tried to get him to do it.”  Pretty sad, eh?  He is number 5, though. So, as soon as the kids were home from school, I told them [...]

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I don’t know who is more insane:  Dan and me, for asking his parents to come all the way from St. Louis to babysit for us, or his parents (and sister) for accepting. Dan and I rarely go out, because, well… we have FIVE kids.  Finding a sitter isn’t easy or cheap.  And, with one [...]

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