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Thwack, Shllfft, Thwack, Schllfft

Posted on October 18, 2007

Thunk.Thunk.Thunk, thunk, thunk.THUNK THUNK THUNK! That is the sound of my head slamming against my desk. Again and again and again. I have somehow allowed myself to slide down the slippery slope of workplace aggravation and have found myself irrevocably mired in a frustration that has me threatening to unleash a torrent of uncensored commentary regarding a certain person. I apologize, but I am left with no option but to use this forum to vent. I have reached the point where the sight of her, the mere mention of her, or even the idea of her sends me sputtering and twitching in fits of, “How could she?” I hate being here, mainly for the lack of control it makes me feel and the degree…

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Three’s Company, but different

Posted on October 16, 2007

A toddler twist on the classic Three’s Company snippets of conversation taken out of context. I’ve been working with Avery on colors and numbers.Briar’s fascination with poop and and the variety of colors it comes in continue. The scene this morning: Changing Avery’s diaper “Mom, can you read me a story?” Briar called from the other room. “In a minute honey, I’m changing Avery’s diaper.” “Ok, I’ll wait for you with my stroller and my baby and my pony and my gloves in the kitchen.” She called back. “Perfect. Ok, Ave, let’s change this diaper. Can you tell me what colors your tights are?” I coo down at her grinning face. “Geen.” “Uh-huh.” “Wed.” “Good, that’s right.” “Did she poop?” A bellow from the…

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This Kind Hurts

Posted on October 15, 2007

I knew from the moment I got up this morning, (10 am, thank you very much, my sweet, magnificent, angel of a husband for keeping the girls sequestered in the far northwestern corner of the house while they went about their incredibly loud, early morning shenanigans. I’ll get you back once we have three on the outside, I promise.) that it was going to be one of those days that I would look back on for the rest of my life. The feel of the pillowcase on my face as I luxuriated in bed while Sean put the girls down for a nap, the quality of the light pouring through the kitchen window as I helped myself to a small, but sinfully brilliant cup…

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Rocked the house

Posted on October 15, 2007

The performance was a success. Representatives from different organizations, several of whom compete aggressively professionally, came together to put on a show in the spirit of community. The event raised over $700 for a local organization called Feet First that makes sure all kids have shoes. My Sean took the stage with the rest of the Trampoline gang and performed an awesome set. I’ve posted a clip below, you can visit the Trampoline blog for more. Enjoy!

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