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I like to write about life when you have a job, some kids, a fixer upper and a fatal disease.

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  • Five Weeks

    Charlie is five weeks old tomorrow. I have aged five years. Some highlights: -"Am I wearing pants? Not 'should I wear pants', but can you tell me at this moment do I have my pants on?" -"They are so cute so that you won't kill them" (thanks Grandma) -"The sheets were always so scratchy" (birth…

  • One Row At A Time

      The bathroom is finished! It took a year, but at last we have a working sink, toilet AND shower on the second floor. Our tile guy, dear and beloved Scott, did our job moonlighting between a day time tile gig and a night shift driving gig. So, one row at a time, over the…

  • Toddler + Newborn + Fixer-upper = Surrender.

    Viv dropped her doll's blankie in the sprinkler puddle. Clever girl, she used the dryer vent to take care of it. Of course, the dryer vent is missing its cover, because that's just how we roll these days. Surrender.   Posted with Blogsy

  • Dad vs Daughter (or Science vs Disney)

    Viv: "Look Papa, that airplane is making a line in the sky" Paulie: "That's because the turbine engine makes water and it's cold up there so it makes a vapor trail". Viv: "Oh, it's like a magic princess!"   Posted with Blogsy

  • After My Own Heart

    After a long, chilly spring weekend out in the grassy fields at the race track, Viv said: "I want to go back to the city, watch tv, eat chips and be comfortable!"   Posted with Blogsy

  • Universal Truths

    Vivi: "What does mama do at work?" Paulie: "She sells furniture" Vivi: "But mama needs to do work" Paulie: "She does, that is her work" Vivi:  "But mama needs help at work". Paulie: "She has help from her co-workers" Vivi: "But no one listens to mama"!

  • The Joys of Late Pregnancy

    Me: *sneeze*! "Honey, can you get me a tissue?" Paulie: "Here you go my love". Pause. Me: "You thought I was going to use that on my nose, didn't you?" Paulie: "I did, I really did." Happy Anniversary darling!   Posted with Blogsy

  • Ask A Silly Question…

    Me: "How did your new shirt go over today?" Viv: "Over my head"   Posted with Blogsy

  • Charlie Prep

    Getting ready for Baby #2's arrival has included lots of preparatory conversations with Viv. We cover sharing, gentleness, jealousy…all the expected topics for a soon-to-be-sibling. Turns out, as I listen to our household with my mind on adding a new baby to the mix, it may be Paulie that needs the prep talk. He has…

  • Holiday Hangover

    It has been two solid weeks of parties, presents and baked goods. The Christmas tree is on the curb, we've binge-watched another tv series, and I'm sick of cooking. I can't wait to get back in to work tomorrow!   Posted with Blogsy