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Journey of a Slacker Mom: December 2008
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Journey of a Slacker Mom. Friday, December 12, 2008. A Much (MUCH) Overdue Update. These last few weeks have been a whirl, but I have missed my online buddies. Ok, here's the not so quick and dirty. Wednesday night Chloe burned her chin on a hot pizza pan and is alright but still has a mark. I'm slathering her with Mederma and praying it doesn't scar. The next week was a blur as I cleaned out my desk (8 boxes! The kids are doing well. Benjamin is climbing everything and doing a lot of toddler talk...
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Journey of a Slacker Mom: November 2008
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Journey of a Slacker Mom. Wednesday, November 19, 2008. A detour does not mean the end. Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference" Robert Frost. I am feeling really emotional. again. I feel like I want to fail the interview so I can just go home, but I know even six months at this job would be so beneficial. I'd be able to save some money plus I'd have IT street cred by working at AB. It is very difficult to get a tech job with AB. He sent ...
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Journey of a Slacker Mom: Rewarded for spelling, no matter the word
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Journey of a Slacker Mom. Saturday, May 15, 2010. Rewarded for spelling, no matter the word. On the way home from school, Chloe asked how to spell the word butt. I told her to sound it out and she got it (save for the extra t). Then spelled b-u-t-t. I laughed to myself but didn't say much. She then says, "mom aren't you going to give me a high five for spelling a word (which is tradition)? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Saint Louis, Missouri, United States. View my complete profile. Wow, I suck.
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Journey of a Slacker Mom: March 2009
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Journey of a Slacker Mom. Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Going political here. The 9/12 Project. I'm fed up with our government. I feel like we've been duped into fighting with each other instead of looking at the real issue; the over-bloated system that's been created for us. I'm taking a stand and fighting back. The 9/12 Project is about 9 principles and 12 values. You can find out more here. I believe in God and He is the Center of my Life. I must always try to be a more honest person than I was yesterday.
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Journey of a Slacker Mom: August 2009
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Journey of a Slacker Mom. Tuesday, August 4, 2009. It's not a dog! Friday night we headed to family fun night at our church. They have a new building with an indoor play area to rival any I've ever seen. The kids can climb and play while us adults take a break and chat. They're just too much work with two small children to manage. There was a litter of four kittens, domestic long haired cats. They were all boys and two were orange and two were white. I really loved one of the orange cats but Chlo...Sunda...
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Journey of a Slacker Mom: Paint the world with ice cream
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Journey of a Slacker Mom. Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Paint the world with ice cream. We took Chloe to Dairy Queen last night for a bribe, err, reward for improving behavior at school. With a spoonful of ice cream, she informed me she was going to paint the ceiling with ice cream. I told her that would make everything very sticky. She replied that we could just lick it all off. Yum, lickable world! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Saint Louis, Missouri, United States. View my complete profile.
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Journey of a Slacker Mom: August 2008
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Journey of a Slacker Mom. Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Name meaning for the kids. Benjamin - son of my right hand, son of my pain; in the Bible, Benjamin was the last son of Rachel who died in childbirth, son of my old age; also last son and last child of Jacob. Michael - who is like God; one of the archangels. Chloe - green shoot, blooming; Greek Heroine, another name for fertility goddess Demeter. Renee - born again, reborn. Until that day comes, and I feel that it will, I will continue to home school Chl...
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Journey of a Slacker Mom: July 2009
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Journey of a Slacker Mom. Friday, July 31, 2009. Gearing up for a fun weekend. As I count down the last 2.5 hours of work for the week, I'm getting excited about our weekend plans. Tonight we're going to a family thing at church for people with kids elementary age and younger. They have an awesome indoor playspace (think McDs but cooler) and there will be much junk food and soda. Thursday, July 30, 2009. Too early to be sad and nervous. Chloe will miss the kindergarten "cut off" and will start school fal...
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Journey of a Slacker Mom: Morning chit chat
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Journey of a Slacker Mom. Thursday, August 26, 2010. This morning, Stacey had gone to the gym so I was alone in bed with both kids. The conversation went like this. Ben: Mom, you're supposed to talk to me. Me: Ok, what's your favorite color? Ben: I'm not really sure. Chloe: I think it's gray because you love elephants. Silence for a while. Ben: My favorite color is blue, mom. I love the emergence of the thought process in my kids. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Saint Louis, Missouri, United States.
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Journey of a Slacker Mom: May 2010
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Journey of a Slacker Mom. Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Saturday we were getting the kids ready for the zoo. Benny was sitting on the couch and as I walked into the living room he declared "Chloe is my best friend mama". I've said it once, but I'll say it again. I'm so glad my kids are friends. Saturday, May 15, 2010. Rewarded for spelling, no matter the word. She then says, "mom aren't you going to give me a high five for spelling a word (which is tradition)? Tuesday, May 11, 2010. No mom, giggle". Wow, I suck.
