The cutting part is more painful than I thought it would be.

They will be home in about 40 minutes since today was only a "half" day, and I cannot wait to see them.


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It's the last day of summer vacation.  This day is rather monumental to me, because it's also the last day of my life as a SAHM*.  Naturally, Ethan went to preschool last year, but only 3 days a week, and only for 3 hours each day.  He was still a really cute 4 year old who said lots of words wrong - in that super cute way that is only cute under ( Read more... )

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I got this for Christmas.  I love it.  If it seems like I get a new camera every year, it's because I do.  It's not my fault technology keeps advancing!

So what's your favorite gift that you received this year?  I like hearing about all the goodies.

All of you who actually know me in real life, and some of you who have been reading about me for awhile, know exactly what I'm dealing with when it comes to my children.  It's totally not this cut and dry, but for the sake of time (yours) and simplicity, I can sum it up by saying I've got:

1 Angel and 1 Devil

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You could fry an egg on my driveway.  This is something I'm seriously considering trying later this afternoon.  One - because I want to be able to say that I cooked eggs on my driveway, and two - I could go for a fried egg sandwich.

So, anyway.  Hot. Steaming. Sticky.  You get it.

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My husband is a bit of a neat freak.  This little quirk of his escalates into an obsession the day before leaving for vacation.  The man really likes coming home to a clean house.  And I really like having a clean house, especially if someone else is doing the cleaning.  This afternoon:

Him: I've got trash bags laid out beside every trash can in the ( Read more... )

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This time next week I will be here

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