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Sunday started the week with my first-ever 8K run.  I had barely started to run way-back-when, and ran just a few local 5Ks, when I became pregnant with Jack.  Five kids and almost 10 years later, I’m back at it.  An experienced runner friend set me up (along with a couple of other newbies) with [...]

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How many kids I have?  Seems like it sometimes, but no. My address?  Nope. The number of Diet Dr. Peppers I consume daily?  Close, but no. Number of Facebook friends?  No way. Books I’ve read this year?  Possible, but no. 2,490 MILES.  Traveled over Spring Break.  Via van.  With kids. Last summer, we traveled to [...]

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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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