Monthly Archives: February 2009

The bob is so in…

February 26, 2009 – 2:00 pm

I took Kade for a much needed haircut after school today. On the way in, Liv announced that she wanted a haircut too, and given her straggly-baby-fine mullet…I didn’t argue. However, I did not have a camera with me in order to chronicle my baby girl’s very first haircut. She was a pro, sitting there [...]

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A diabetic dilemma

February 25, 2009 – 4:39 pm

After two years of dealing with diabetes (more if you count the 3 months of injecting myself while pregnant with Liv), you would think I could handle the needles. In reality, the only reason I am able to get my pump infusion sets in without a problem is because I use a rapid inserter that [...]

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This is what I get for buying tuna in bulk.

February 23, 2009 – 5:12 pm

When did it happen? When did I become my mother? I’ll tell you… It happened this morning at Giant Eagle. At the exact moment I decided that tuna noodle casserole sounded like a fine option for dinner this evening. What’s next? A minivan? A “my kid’s smarter than your kid” bumper sticker? Mom-jeans? Oh well, [...]

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Overheard in a suburban bathroom.

February 20, 2009 – 5:16 pm

Kade and Liv had a discussion about private parts during bathtime last night. I think it might be time to separate them, which means more work for me and more work for our hopeless hot water tank…frankly, I don’t think either of us can handle it right now. Kade: “Don’t touch that. It’s my penis [...]

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Moody grumblings.

February 20, 2009 – 5:01 pm

I spent an entire afternoon fighting with our phone company yesterday. I have spoken with them 9 times in the last two months in a desperate attempt to get something that seems so simple (yet for some reason is so completely impossible) straightened out. Each phone call has lasted from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours….no, [...]

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25 Things About Liv.

February 16, 2009 – 12:34 pm

1. She proudly tells people that her name is Liv. Not Olivia. 2. She makes friends everywhere we go. The girl’s social network is larger than mine. 3. She sucks on the first two fingers of her right hand. It’s gross, but absolutely adorable. 4. She devours books and just like her mama, she could [...]

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25 Things About Kade.

February 16, 2009 – 12:32 pm

1. He didn’t open his eyes until almost two days after he was born. I’m exaggerating, but it certainly felt like two days… 2. He has a love/hate relationship with his favorite things; i.e. Feel Good Inc., Halloween, Coraline. 3. He has rhythm. Seriously. The boy can dance. 4. He has mad artistic skills. I’m [...]

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25 Things.

February 10, 2009 – 4:40 pm

1. I bite my nails. 2. My favorite foods always involve pig, but I can’t stand baked ham. 3. I miss Pittsburgh. 4. My children look nothing like me and it makes me sad. 5. I assume that everyone listens to college radio. 6. My husband really is my best friend (gag me…I know). 7. [...]

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Kimberly-Clark is trying to ruin my life.

February 10, 2009 – 4:24 pm

Over a week ago, I bought a potty seat for Liv that has pictures of Disney princesses on it. I also purchased a package of underwear with 7 pairs inside…one for each princess. I held on to my potty-training arsenal, giving Liv and myself a break with plans to whip out the goods this week, [...]

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Therapeutic Weekend *Warning…very long post to follow*

February 6, 2009 – 2:44 pm

Kade didn’t have school last Friday (teacher in-service day), so my mom offered to have the kids over for the weekend (it’s like she knows when I’m about to lose it and steps up to rescue me…must be a mom thing). She came up to spend the morning with us last Thursday. She helped me [...]

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