In recent days we have been digging into storage bins and pulling out some of the kids’ summer clothing items. Now Kateri’s swimsuit from last year happens to have a matching sarong, which yesterday she and younger sister Juliette were discussing at great length—its style and its practicality for covering up at the lake. After hearing the word “sarong” several times over a period of a few minutes, 9 year
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April 26th, 2006 was really yummy. Not low-cal, to be sure, but yummy. We doubled it of course, and (are you sitting down for this?) everyone ate it. I might have cheated a bit by cooking some of the marinated chicken without the filling for some of our more… discriminating eaters, but that doesn’t count, does it? Anyway, I’m saving this recipe for this summer when we have loads of our own fresh April 26th, 2006 I just love this game. So much so that I have to share it here: After a meal, the kids round up the leftovers from people’s plates as well as any old crusts of bread or stale crackers we happen to have around. These they bring outside and dump in a large plastic bowl along with shredded leaves, grass, and maybe even a juicy bug or two. One child April 26th, 2006 But he hates to keep his fans waiting. Here, after a long hiatus, are his Corny Jokes of the Week. In honor of the recent start of his season, this week’s installment features a baseball theme. April 26th, 2006 We usually finish morning lessons by 11:15. Theoretically, this leaves about 45 minutes for free play before lunchtime. Theoretically, this gives Mama about 45 minutes to get something done before lunchtime. Theoretically. In actuality, however, that slot on our schedule labeled as “Free Time” would be more aptly labeled “Kids Whine for Lunch While Mama Repeatedly Reminds Them What Time it is and Makes Escalating Threats to Their Physical Well April 25th, 2006 Alright y’all, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14. Here are some of the sweet Mother’s Day ideas and memories that readers have shared thus far. Get inspired. Send a copy to your husband at work. Or better yet, print a copy, highlight your favorites, and post it in the bathroom! Clean Car I so loved it when my kids (ages 5 and 8), with Dad’s help, cleaned the inside of April 25th, 2006 Since posting about Free Cone Day, I have heard from a few of you who raised concerns regarding whether or not Ben & Jerry’s supports Planned Parenthood. While I knew that Ben Cohen, former CEO of Ben & Jerry’s espoused… er, liberal political views to put it mildly, I was not aware of any direct connection between Ben & Jerry’s (no longer owned by Cohen) and Planned Parenthood. So I |
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