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A face from the past

At first glance she seemed to be an ordinary mom shopping for candy. But something made me give her a second look. When I realized who she was, I shook with anger. I hightailed it out of Target. I had to. (Or else I’d be at the police right now being charged with battery.)
At first, she […]

Seabass, Celebrations, and Squirrels

Last night the hubs and I, along with several supafun couples, spent the evening at an amazing Italian restaurant in Town and Country.
We earlybirds sat at the bar having cocktails. And when everyone arrived, we found a private room especially prepared for our group.
Marc hasn’t been at his current employer for two years yet, but the firm has expressed a great deal of enthusiasm for his ideas. […]

An open letter to Seth’s teacher

Dear Seth’s teacher,
You are a kind, enthusiastic, energetic, amazing teacher with the patience of a saint. Seth loves you. The hubs and I adore you too.
But that boy is playing you…
For the record, I do send him to school with two snacks a day. He’s only telling you he doesn’t have a snack because somedays? […]

Toothy times

This is one very proud boy. Why? Well, do you see that gap? He lost his first tooth today (literally) at school.  
Apparently when he realized he lost it, (in a hallway) everyone started hunting for the tooth. But there was no success. He was very upset. The burning question of the day? If a tooth falls […]

Secret Stash

Everyone has those dirty little secret snacks hiding somewhere in their house. Ok. Maybe you don’t, but we do!
So when Parent Bloggers Network asked bloggers everywhere what’s in the our panties? (er uh, PANTRIES. Typo but I’m keeping it.) I felt compelled to share.

 Now that Seth’s in school and he has to bring a snack each […]

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