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The Real McCoy: April 2014
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Wednesday, April 02, 2014. I'm still trying to process what happened last night. At 11pm I made an online purchase using my sister's Amazon Prime account without asking her permission. (The whole process was shockingly easy and felt an awful lot like borrowing her clothes when we were younger. She might care.but probably not.etc.) I sent a quick confession email to her (as she slept soundly in her later time zone) and flossed. At 11:11pm I received this text from a friend:. K's water broke- I HAVE TO GO!
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The Real McCoy: February 2014
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Friday, February 28, 2014. Don't Drink the Water. Boo stopped drinking tap water after she read an article over my shoulder about how our city's tap water was ranked in the top 10 worst in America. Every time she asks for water and I instinctively go to the faucet, she very sweetly corrects me with a "Oh- Not that water! Boo, you know how you don't want to drink water from the faucet anymore because there are yucky chemicals in it that are bad for you? Eh, it doesn't bother me so much in candy.". I would...
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The Real McCoy: May 2013
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Thursday, May 30, 2013. Here's what we've been up to:. PJ is 11 months old. Can you believe it? I can't. She uses furniture and things (and my legs) to stand up now, but I think it will be some time yet before she walks. She has personality and likes to make us laugh. She says Boo's name the most, after "Mama," that is. And her eyes are green. She loves to brush her two little teeth more than anything in the world and cries when I rip the toothbrush from her clutches EVERY time. The whole program is awes...
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The Real McCoy: June 2013
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Sunday, June 16, 2013. I am so grateful for the WONDERFUL fathers in my life! Happy Father's Day to these amazing men (and so many more amazing guys in my family and life that are not pictured). I am grateful and blessed to know you and love you! It's kind of one of those things where words aren't super adequate, so.seriously guys, I love ya. I hope it's a happy day, and I hope you feel the love. Saturday, June 15, 2013. Here are the things I have found photo-worthy since the last post:. And this trip ha...
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The Real McCoy: "We're gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby danced with Danny [BLEEP]ing KAY!!!"
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Monday, December 23, 2013. We're gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby danced with Danny [BLEEP]ing KAY! So you get it, the kids are all dressed festively, happy faces reflecting all the good, warm ,fuzzy feelings families feel at this time of year. To top it off, we get to go to church dressed festively and sing Christmas hymns- everyone's favorites! I'm just grateful I could laugh about it. If it makes you feel any better, you look absolutely gorgeous! View my complete profile.
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The Real McCoy: January 2013
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Thursday, January 24, 2013. January: Shiny, Fresh and New.and almost over. January has been a time for doing better. A while back I went on a diet. My first EVER. I HATE the term "diet" and the whole concept of extreme deprivation even more. (I mean, just make good choices all the time, right? My big [in-age-not-size] sister, Emily, called up one day and said, "We're doing no sugar and no carbs, starting Monday." So without fanfare, I just.did. I know. Stop talking about your dumb diet. Yawn! So we are m...
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If I had a Nanny: February 2010
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If I had a Nanny. Things we have done or would like to do. with a without a nanny. Since we don't, we do it anyhow. Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Caramel Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars. Baking is amazing. and whoever discovered the incredible blend of chocolate and caramel is even more amazing! But the most amazing thing of all is this recipe, given to me by a friend of mine. I mean. look at the name! Caramel Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars. MMMMMMMMMM! Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Look at th...
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The Real McCoy: Post Sweden
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Sunday, September 02, 2012. I don't know if I'll ever be the same. A walk in the forest behind the temple. Post Sweden has been a hard week, I won't lie. I have to DO so much here! Kids are sick and the house is beyond messy and school and sports have begun.and I've been having some anxiety. I miss my mom and dad. They took such good care of us! They love us unconditionally and without judgement. They will always feel like home. (And by the way, they are FUN. Mo, levitating in the forest. But you know I ...
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The Real McCoy: Forging a bond...Or is it weaving a tapestry?
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Monday, December 30, 2013. Forging a bond.Or is it weaving a tapestry? It made sense in my head at the time.) I said, "Bring it." And I won. My scissors beat his paper. Twice. Every once in a while I take secret pleasure in being the tyrannical parent, and it's not because of the power. (Trust me, no amount of parental pseudo-power is satisfying enough to justify the conflict and contention brought on by simply saying "no" or insisting chores get done. Blah! From the balcony in the front hallway. I think...
