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Tulips!

2012-04-30T21:50:00.002-07:00

We finally made it to the tulip festival in Mt. Vernon after 20 years of Washington residency. We had a blast, and so did the kids. Now if only I can find time to process all the photos...

Score.

2012-04-25T18:38:00.001-07:00

Sometimes you have a funny conversation with a strange old woman at Value Village about the impracticality of adult sized pantsuits with zippers in the back. Then you find some super nice dishes. Score.

First.

2012-03-11T00:12:00.001-08:00

Today we went to the Marchival Carnival at Sam's school. He had his face painted for the first time (it was an Angry Bird), did better at games than I expected, ate a ridiculous donut covered in sprinkes, and became absolutely covered in glitter from one of his prizes, a sparkly silver glitter bowler hat. He was very happy.

Crayon.

2012-02-29T21:49:00.001-08:00

There is crayon in the dryer. I know this is not an insurmountable problem, but I kind of want to cry about it. I see scrubbing and WD-40 and soap and water and possibly Comet and a toothbrush in my future, and I don't like it!

Spoiled.

2012-02-28T12:20:00.001-08:00

It seems like maybe milk got spilled in the back seat of the car. It smells like stale farts, and I don't know how to get it out. Someone suggested vinegar, that seems like it might work. I hope it does, because it stinks.

Pro choice.

2012-02-03T12:17:00.000-08:00

Today I accidentally watched 30 minutes with of a "documentary" that compared being pro choice to being a Nazi. First I felt sick because it talked about the holocaust. Then I felt sick with anger that the comparison was made and someone was using Hitler killing 11 million people to promote their pro life agenda.

Weekend.

2012-01-29T23:25:00.001-08:00

This weekend was really not great. In fact, I don't think it deserves the title of weekend at all. TGIM!

WTF?

2012-01-26T21:46:00.001-08:00

Started watching The Daily Show and Colbert again today. Love it. Am currently trying not to scream after hearing that Mitt Romney's combined income last year was 43 MILLION DOLLARS. That is more per day than we make in a year. barf!!

Sleep.

2012-01-25T00:09:00.001-08:00

Sometimes it is hard to fall asleep when the sounds of the house keep your brain from shutting off. Less than 7 hours until the alarm goes off and I lie awake thinking of you and feeling sad and helpless.

School!

2012-01-23T20:23:00.001-08:00

Sam was finally back to school today after a full week off due to snow. It was nice to be out and about with just Danny, not worrying about anything. We went for a nice walk with my Mom, sister & her fiance. Tomorrow I get the day off, and I can't wait.

Bedtime.

2012-01-12T22:17:00.001-08:00

Last night when I was putting Sam to bed we were cuddling and he burped right in my face then cracked up for about 3 minutes. Tonight he freaked out because.he spilled water on himself. Then we read Curious George books and he wore his giant Miami Vice shirt and fell asleep pretty quick. He is a challenge one moment and a delight the next.

Juxtaposition.

2012-01-11T21:00:00.000-08:00

Today was a beautiful day. The sky was brilliant blue and clear, and Mt. Baker was crisp and sharp in the distance. It was bright and light, but my mind spent a good part of the day in the dark, thinking about the Kors family. Tonight I pray for peace & comfort for them.

Tragedy.

2012-01-10T23:35:00.001-08:00

A 5th grade boy from Sam's school dies tonight after a terrible accident. He was well known I'm our community for hos performances at the Farmer's Market and other places. I can't stop thinking about his family. Time to pray.

2012

2012-01-02T09:57:00.001-08:00

A new Year, a new start to one thought a day. Today: I wish I had slept more last night and will probably pass out early putting one of the kids to bed tonight.

Early.

2011-12-03T08:36:00.001-08:00

Danny got up at 4 this morning. Not cool, dude. Not cool.

Thanksgiving.

2011-11-24T20:57:00.001-08:00

Thankful for a husband who stands in my Mom's kitchen and does dishes as most of us sit around after Thanksgiving dinner. Thankful for a Mom who cooks dinner rolls for me even though she had decided not to. Thankful for friends and family who love Sam and play with him for hours even though they only see him a few times a year.

Five.

2011-11-20T22:56:00.001-08:00

Sam is five, which is the same age I was when my parents got divorced. His life is being shaped by us every day. I hope I am not screwing him up too much. I am kidding... Kind of.

Exhausted.

2011-11-10T21:55:00.001-08:00

It's been 9 days since I posted here. I'm not doing very well at one a day. Oh well, I will keep trying. I am totally and completely exhausted and glad there's no school or work tomorrow for us. I will relax tonight in a clean house and welcome my best friend & her kids here tomorrow. Yay for kids distracting each other so we can hang out and relax some more.

November?

2011-11-01T23:34:00.001-07:00

I can't believe it is November already. Day to day time doesn't seem to move that fast, bit suddenly I look up and months have gone by.

Foliage.

2011-10-26T14:27:00.001-07:00

I am not sure why, but I am immensely enjoying the changing leaves this year. I have never appreciated their beauty or loved driving around just looking at the trees like I am this fall.

Sorry.

2011-10-24T22:19:00.000-07:00

I am sorry that I am apparently such a terrible and angry person that you can't even complete a conversation with me. I am sorry that being around me sucks so much.

Cold.

2011-10-23T22:35:00.001-07:00

It's getting to be time for sweaters and slippers. I am craving hot chocolate.

Bunco.

2011-10-20T23:38:00.001-07:00

Just got home from monthly Bunco night. So much fun hanging out with the ladies. I love talking to Nastya about Ukraine and hearing her stories, and hearing about Kara's new guy and how happy she is. What a great night.

Mommy.

2011-10-17T20:43:00.001-07:00

Sam is in a bigtime mommy phase right now. He wants me to be with him all the time.

Awake.

2011-10-16T02:48:00.001-07:00

After a full day of moving the rest of our stuff, Justin and I could both use a really good nights sleep. Unfortunately, here we are at almost 3 am both feeling ill and restless. Yuck.