Category: domestic bliss
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Viv rearranged the furniture in the pediatrician’s waiting room last week. I wonder where she picked that up! She is mimicking mama and papa and playing pretend more elaborately every day. This morning, I heard her grunting and struggling in the corner of the bedroom. “What are you doing honey?” I asked. “Putting my tights…
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She’s “reading” a book on toddler discipline that she took from Papa’s not-to-be-touched table, while wearing his reading glasses that she loudly proclaims are “mine! mine! mine!”. She also has a “pooooooop in my di-ya-per”. But never mind all that, look at her!
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Someone forgot to tell me our block is a flag block. Augie, our 80-something neighbor, was putting out a large porch flag at 6 this morning. By the time I finished my coffee, two rows of matching little yard flags had marched down his front walk. We are woefully unprepared. Do gas line flags count?…
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Zio Mike and Zia Kelly are in town for Lisa and Phil’s wedding this weekend. The three day Festa Italiania started last night with pasta and pillow forts! Posted with Blogsy
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It’s potato salad season….tonight’s with fresh chives and Italian parsley from our first Highcross Farm CSA box full of fresh grown goodies. Now, what to do with this giant mystery thing growing on the side of the house? I think it’s a rhubarb out of control. Posted with Blogsy
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Working in order of smallest to largest, we have now completed exactly two rooms of the house: the closet in the guest room and the back entry hall. Wait, the light fixture isn't up yet in the hall, so scratch that. One room, we have completed exactly one room. We moved in a year ago…
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I can't wait to see the new carpet go in! I pulled the trigger on the middle color. The stripes are fabulous and the camel color makes the woodwork look great. It doesn't do much for the dirty yellow walls and mauve trim though! I'm having it installed in the upstairs hallway, down the stairs…
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Ever wonder what would happen if you ate those absorbing crystals they put in diapers? Well, Ruby and I know now! Posted with Blogsy
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Just when I make headway, I add to my own burden. The plaster work is done, the garage doors are on order…I'm feeling and seeing positive progress on the huge project that is Kenmore Place. But that feeling may not last for long. I had delivery yesterday of all the items I've been stashing in…
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The things that excite me these days are so mundane. I can't remember the last time I went dancing or blew half my paycheck on new shoes. These days I dream (literally dream) of plaster repairs, stair treads and garage doors. This week, two of my dreams come true! The crumbling plaster, the result of…
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