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Stepped on a Lego: Summertime, And the Living Ain't Easy
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Thursday, July 22, 2010. Summertime, And the Living Ain't Easy. I LOVE this picture. I have titled it "Summertime." I feel this is an appropriate representation. It's been more than a month since I have posted. I have lots of good excuses. Summertime is an interesting beast. I was so excited to get to it, so glad to have days where the kids and I could rise leisurely, craft four course meals for breakfast, and take our time deciding what to do with the day. It's funny how just when I was at my breaking p...
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Stepped on a Lego: September 2010
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Saturday, September 11, 2010. Typically, I try to be honest in my posting. I’d hate to make someone feel bad by getting a less than realistic view of my life and think I’m anything close to perfect. Cause I’m not. And proud of it. But I really enjoyed my time in Baltimore. It's a truly historic town. Being in Baltimore with my dad has a distinct advantage: he knows where all the best food is. And there is. Of good food. Straight from the airport we headed to G&Ms. Is really good too, but we had gone ther...
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Stepped on a Lego: May 2010
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Thursday, May 20, 2010. My name is Ya-ya. Spelled L-I-L-A, but I like to call myself Ya-ya. Today is my birfday. I am two. Being two is fun. I love my life! I get to play with my bruh-yahs, Mas and Co-Co. My favorite thing to do is to cullah. You know, with crayons. I like to watch "packpack" on TV. Mason insists it's called "Dora" but I am certain he is wrong. My mullet has finally grown out long enough so mommy can manage it. Every morning I make her put pigtails in my hair. Or else. Then I say nah-nite.
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Stepped on a Lego: ABC’s of the First Day of School
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Monday, August 23, 2010. ABC’s of the First Day of School. A – Adorable. My kids, they are. B – Buzz Lightyear shoes that Cole insisted on wearing even though he complains they hurt his feet. But hey, they light up. C – Car line pickup. It was a little bit like the apocalypse. D – Daddy, who had to deliver Cole to his first day of preschool since I can’t be all places all the time. F – Fancy. What Cole called the plaid shorts I picked out for him and the reason for his refusal to wear them. Q – Qui...
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Stepped on a Lego: Sad
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Monday, January 25, 2010. My grandmother has Alzheimer's. She has, for some number of years now, been declining in health. A few months back, she sustained an injury which resulted in a MRSA infection and required her to have 24 hour nursing care. And so the story begins. Special because my grandmother was never a rich woman, but then she owned this. Memories, far more valuable than money, were made there. We were all raised in that house, in one way or the other. The antique furniture inside? Gone too&#...
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Stepped on a Lego: Mother Age
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Thursday, August 5, 2010. I’m under the mistaken impression that I am still young. It has recently come to my attention that I am not. Even though I am still (for a few more weeks at least) in my 20’s, I have three kids. The first one ages you three years, the second one ages you four more, and the third one ages you five years on top of that. And then, you get the bright idea to consumer bottles, yes. Of wine with your friends and stay out until midnight on a Wednesday night. That was just the tip of th...
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Stepped on a Lego: December 2009
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Thursday, December 31, 2009. All who know me, far and wide, know me as a product junkie. I love people, but I also love stuff. And stuff that makes dealing with people easier. So today, as my last blogging act of 2009, I take a moment to pay homage to those items have come into my life and made me love them in the past year. 1 - My Canon Rebel Xsi. 2 - The iPhone. My love affair declaration has already been confessed here. 3 - The Rival Griddle. 4 - The Dex Baby Bib. 5 - My water bottle. It is my constan...
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Stepped on a Lego: Hometown
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Saturday, September 11, 2010. Typically, I try to be honest in my posting. I’d hate to make someone feel bad by getting a less than realistic view of my life and think I’m anything close to perfect. Cause I’m not. And proud of it. But I really enjoyed my time in Baltimore. It's a truly historic town. Being in Baltimore with my dad has a distinct advantage: he knows where all the best food is. And there is. Of good food. Straight from the airport we headed to G&Ms. Is really good too, but we had gone ther...
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Stepped on a Lego: Amber and Ashley Vacate Plus Eight
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Thursday, June 17, 2010. Amber and Ashley Vacate Plus Eight. The plan was simple—to have no plan. And the beauty of having no expectations means that it’s impossible to be disappointed. Even better—you could be very pleasantly surprised like I was. My only thought about the trip was to get away from my house, my chores, my daily grind, and go and spend some time with great friends and their kids who I love. This was a guarantee. Then I met the ocean. Boy, was I wrong. Those who know me know I sorta kinda...
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Stepped on a Lego: January 2010
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Friday, January 29, 2010. Ask Ashley - Sympathy vs. Empathy. It has recently been brought to my attention that it has been many months since I have posted an "Ask Ashley" question. So here goes. Since you're good with grammar, I figured I'd ask. What is the difference between sympathy and empathy? I never know which one to use, so I never use either. Ah, Katie, I. It's tough getting ensnared in the enigmatic English language. I will try to simplify it for you. I hope that helps! Links to this post. Class...
