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From the Archives – Gift of the Magi

Originally posted May 7, 2007 On Thursday, Scout was strung out. I could tell that he was having trouble because testosterone brings on less instant maternal instincts than the ovaries do. Well, that and he hasn?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢t done things like sing ?¢‚Ǩ?ìThe Ants Go Marching?¢‚Ǩ¬ù for 45 minutes while trying to get Aly to go to sleep, he hasn?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢t ever been alone in a house with a hungry baby and a.. Read More

From the Archives – Alex Day 9

Short archived post for you today, please check out my guest post at Audubon Ron’s place, Ducks Mahal. Be sure to scroll down and read the first 4 entries of the Rosewood series. Originally posted May 4, 2007 The cord stump falling off sucks. Alex was done eating yesterday and had fallen asleep beside me, I was talking to mom and suddenly realized he was wide awake and looking directly.. Read More

Let’s Play Dress Up!

(sorry, I hit publish too soon.) Okay, take your pick. Which would you buy for me if you had unlimited funds and wanted to cheer me up? (AnnTaylor.com) (Bravissimo.com) (BlueCanoe.com) Short and sweet post today, I’m busily working on a little somethin’ somethin’. Why don’t ya’ll go check out Audubon Ron’s recent Rosewood entries in the meantime 🙂

Hawtalucion

Oh sweet mercy. Remember the mighty battle cry? (Clicking the bling takes you to the original post.)   Remember this picture?   This has turned into a regular occurrence. I’ve gotta get my hawt back on. Help me, help me. Send me links, give me advice. How do I find my hawt again? Where can it be?        

NaNoWriMonday – Conclusion

Beginning Previous She reached her room and stood in the doorway, enjoying the sight of the simple double bed with the pineapple finials, the blue bordered butterfly quilt, the pillows she knew would smell like home. She walked to the closet to change out of her dress and into a soft flannel nightgown, soft as material that had been washed many times, almost threadbare, but strong and not ready to.. Read More

From the Archives: Alex Days 3 and 4

Originally posted April 27, 2007, and April 28, 2007.?Ǭ† We survived the night – not really sure why we bought a crib though?¢‚Ǩ¬¶. I?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢m apparently the mom who believes with all her heart that if she puts the baby in the crib and leaves the room to go upstairs and actually sleep or something that the breath bandits will come and take the baby?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s soul away. And one in the.. Read More

Alex Year Hai-two

(clickin?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢ the logo may take you to more haikus) Three times larger now Than one year ago today Hi, Alex Year Two! (new header by Carrie Koehmstedt)?Ǭ†