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Sketches of a Small Town: November 2011

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Friday, November 25, 2011. Being a mom is hard. I'm really struggling lately and I don't really know why. The kids are actually great, I'm just kind of sick of it all. I don't know what I want. Or what I would change. I feel like I'm in a swamp. A swamp made of glue, or marshmallow after you knead it in your fingers, or something otherwise really sticky that I can push through if I really try, but I'm so tired that I just can't summon the effort to do it. I want to throw on my goddamn coat and just go.

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Sketches of a Small Town: Funk

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Friday, November 25, 2011. Being a mom is hard. I'm really struggling lately and I don't really know why. The kids are actually great, I'm just kind of sick of it all. I don't know what I want. Or what I would change. I feel like I'm in a swamp. A swamp made of glue, or marshmallow after you knead it in your fingers, or something otherwise really sticky that I can push through if I really try, but I'm so tired that I just can't summon the effort to do it. I want to throw on my goddamn coat and just go.

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Sketches of a Small Town: Few things

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Thursday, October 6, 2011. That's the last time I wrote? I'm sure it was just last week. In typical Emily fashion, I've managed to cram a kajillion things into the last 2 months. I'll tell you about them now if you like. It's safe to say I have completely adjusted to life without the store. Not once have I felt any sense of remorse or regret. Only relief really. And a small pining to start decorating for Christmas. So what am I doing with myself now you wonder? I've written two now. After a few weeks of ...

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Sketches of a Small Town: May 2011

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Monday, May 23, 2011. Aren't long weekends for sleeping in? Maybe drinking one too many glasses of sangria? Or at least a deck? I have been up every day this weekend at some god awful hour before 6am. One day, Clem sleeps in while Griffy wakes, the next day is the exact opposite. Daddy needs to come home now. Daddy needs to come home yesterday. We had supper at mom and dad's last night. And mom made a comment to my aunt Carolyn about how Brad is such a wonderful dad. Oh wow. What a hero. And a tad grumpy.

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Sketches of a Small Town: June 2011

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Friday, June 24, 2011. Decisions have been made and the Handmade Harvest Holiday 2011 Call for Crafters (mouthful! Has been officially launched! I really thought this would get easier to organize! Colleen and I had been toying with the idea of hosting the show at two different venues (Old Town Hall and Textile Museum) simultaneously in November, and then we realized that would probably suck the joy out of it for us. There are always little fires to put out, and it's just easier when we can work together.

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Sketches of a Small Town: January 2011

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Monday, January 31, 2011. I know you're all curious. And also that you'll forgive me for not blogging these past few weeks). So I'm thrilled to announce that Brad, Clementine and I have finally welcomed our newest clan member to the world. Griffin Patrick Weir was born Thursday January 20th at 2:40pm at the Almonte General Hospital. He weighed exactly what his sister did only 2 short years ago. Though he was a week early due to the c-section so I suppose he might have been bigger! Let the adventure begin!

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Sketches of a Small Town: Knock Knock

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011. I have been wanting to share this hilarious post. I discovered it via a Facebook friend and then a week later someone asked me if I sold any 10 foot metal chickens. (That makes more sense if I tell you I still owned the store at this point.). Because I had read this. I knew why she wanted one. And you will too once you check out genius that is The Bloggess. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Help us get the word out! Grab the Handmade Harvest button for your blog or website.

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Sketches of a Small Town: August 2011

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011. I have been wanting to share this hilarious post. I discovered it via a Facebook friend and then a week later someone asked me if I sold any 10 foot metal chickens. (That makes more sense if I tell you I still owned the store at this point.). Because I had read this. I knew why she wanted one. And you will too once you check out genius that is The Bloggess. Links to this post. Try to keep up. Oh my god. This post is like the ball of hair clogging my shower drain. I'll start by s...

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Sketches of a Small Town: Work it out

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Tuesday, December 13, 2011. I'm out of shape! Because that would make me feel better.). I met with a trainer ( Shelagh Chambers. Tonight and she totally whipped my butt with what onlookers (thankfully there were none). May have perceived to be pretty damn simple. I high kneed, shuffled and lunged myself to the point at which I can no longer gracefully descend a staircase. Now that's a good workout in my books. I loathed and loved every minute and have committed to a month. Help us get the word out!