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Monkey Reads Green Eggs and Ham

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

OK, so this is a bit early for Dr. Seuss’ birthday (March 2), but I couldn’t resist posting these videos of Monkey reading. And of course I am biased, but his ability to get into the book here and there … Continue reading →

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Monkey Versus an Emo Poem

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Hello, WordPress. It’s good to see you again. I have been terribly remiss and haven’t read a single post since I started back at work two weeks ago. I’ll have to remedy that shortly. But, at least in the short-term, … Continue reading →

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The World According to Monkey

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

The last couple of weeks have been, um, interesting. A stomach bug meandered through our household. The result of which may have been that someone under 10 vomited blueberries all over the (sadly still) carpeted floor. Someone over 30 may … Continue reading →

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Baby Love

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

Wow. This week I realized that I know about 400 currently pregnant women, some of whom are my best friends, and others are relatives. So, of course, these ladies must be clamoring for my stellar parenting advice. You’re welcome! (I’m going … Continue reading →

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Shazam: Revelations and Resolutions!

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

Ack! I jotted down some ideas days ago for this “out with the old, in with the new” post. Unfortunately “the thing that shall not be named” happened on Friday and I’m left a little short-circuited and simultaneously weepy/jittery/anxious/angry. (OK, … Continue reading →

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A Seven-Year-Old’s Top Three Songs of 2011

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

First of all, I have to let you know that this post is 100% stolen from inspired by my real-life friend over at lucysfootball. (Yeah, I’m totally a jerky name-dropper in the hopes that I can be famous by association.) … Continue reading →

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This Month’s Authority on Crafting and Twin Peaks

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

Oh, search terms, you are the best! Based on my search terms this month y’all LOVE you some Heather Graham and you’re really stoked about crafting. I may have been a little helpful. A little bit… If I had know … Continue reading →

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Vortexes and Christmas Wishes

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

Last Christmas my parents very generously allowed us to use their time share at Los Abrigados in Sedona. (You’ve probably heard of Sedona, with its vortexes, red rocks and Oak Creek.) It was such a pleasure to pretend that we … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Bonding

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

Today is my favorite day for several reasons. Firstly, unless you have a less-traditional work structure, Friday signals the beginning of the weekend. The weekend! We get to sleep in and swing from the chandeliers. Oh, right, we’re parents. We get to … Continue reading →

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The claaaaw!

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

Y’all, my son is some kind of wizard. He won not one, but TWO claw games yesterday. I know, while the perceived impossibility of that statement pokes around in your brain, take a look at the photographic evidence. Despite the … Continue reading →

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