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Monthly Archives: April 2010
Six Times Today.
That’s all I have to say*. *see how he’s surreptiously flicking me the V right there?
In Which I Am Totally Overwhelmed
By big hearts. It takes a lot to impress me, a lot to even get me to bat my eyelashes. But you guys did it. I am amazed at how I’ve reached out, and there’s just been open hands and … Continue reading
Posted in life things
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In Which I Ask For Help
I’ve had a terrible feeling all day. You know, that deep, uneasy feeling in your gut that just WONT go away? Well when my housekeeper called me a bit earlier, in tears, to tell me she wouldn’t be able to … Continue reading
Posted in life things
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Don’t Panic: It’s Only Man-Flu
No matter what their age, men really seem to get ridiculously high-maintenance when they’re sick. My Kid currently has what I suspect is developing into a thonking case of bronchitis. There’s more phlegm and snot than I’ve ever seen, and … Continue reading
It Takes Two To DIY
And there’s only *one* to enjoy it. The Boyfriend and I have worked hard this weekend on The Kid’s bedroom makeover. Still to do: 1. Paint over Spongebob mural. This involves first priming the wall with white paint and then … Continue reading
Posted in family things, life things, love things, parenting things
Tagged DIY dilemmas, grown-up shiz, home decor, home improvement, mommy things, The Boyfriend, The Kid
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I Can’t Help It
I really miss those blonde curls. Every single day I regret letting The Boyfriend cut The Kid’s hair. It might sound silly, but I think with those curls, he was perfect. Perfect little white-blonde curly-haired, blue-eyed, dimple-cheeked cherub of a … Continue reading
Posted in life things
Tagged growing up, hair cuts, heart, irrational fears, issues, love, mommy fears, parenting, The Boyfriend, The Kid, victim to bad haircuts since 2007
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Rainy Days
On account of how it’s Earth Day and everything, let’s talk about my favourite nature-shiz-related thing ever. Rainy days. 1. I love jeans and sneakers and warm scarves and cardigans. 2. I love waking up to the sound of rain … Continue reading
Posted in life things, love things
Tagged autumn, blogging, earth day, love, love things, making lists makes me look busy, rainy days, thursdays, winter
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The Perfect Mix
My Boyfriend and I couldn’t be any more different if we tried. In fact, it’s one of his biggest arguments with me. Apparently we have nothing in common, and (according to him, which is his opinion of what my opinion … Continue reading
Posted in family things, love things, parenting things
Tagged bad mommy, growing up, heart, how to make a smart girl feel dumb, love, mommy things, The Boyfriend, The Kid
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I Wonder If Nigella Has A Big Bum….?
I promised recipes. I know I did. So here’s one: 1. Cookies & Cream Cheesecake: Ingredients – 250g Tennis biscuits, halved (the original recipe called for chocolate biscuits, but my favourite part about cheesecake is the coconut biscuit crust) 125g … Continue reading
Ten For Tuesday
Busy-ness aside, I have to make dinner shortly, so I only have time for a short post. For the sake of brevity, here’s a list of things in my world right now: 1. I ordered bedding for The Kid. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in family things, life things, love things, parenting things, relationship things, work things
Tagged BlackBerry, blog love, blog things, blogging, cooking, dinosaurs, DIY, eBay shopping, heart, home decor fund, home improvement, love, making lists makes me look busy, my life as a writer, new recipes, painting, retail therapy, The Boyfriend, The Kid, tuesday, Tumblr, wordpress
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