Archive for October, 2007
10.31.07
Or in 1988 for that matter. You know how I know? Halloween has changed my friends! And it's depressing if you ask me. I'm a sucker for holidays. No matter what, I'm right there decorating the house or throwing a themed party or what have you. So now that my ...
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10.31.07
Oldest has made a simple request, he wants to be a Ghost and all he wants is a "white sheet with two holes." I offered to buy him several costumes but he declined my offer. I even said, "I'm not sure how to make a nice ghost." And he said, ...
Posted in funny things kids say, halloween, holidays | No Comments »
10.30.07
Addendum to my post about work/life balance -- which, by the way, was drafted about 12 days ago and just never made it to the blog - so much for work-life balance:)Anyway, in honor of the last day of this month (can't remember whether it's Work-life appreciation month - or ...
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10.29.07
My little nephew was playing with a measuring tape last week and accidentally sliced his finger all the way through to the tendon! He ended up having to undergo a 3-hour surgery. He's fine now (and back to being rambunctious), but what a scare! Auntie Fe sent a picture of ...
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10.25.07
As I look toward the weekend, I am dreading the fact that I will have a minimum of four loads of laundry to get done. I know it's not that much in comparison to the rest of the world - but I simply cannot understand how 2 1/2 people ...
Posted in Love It Thursdays | 1 Comment »
10.19.07
So this morning was Chatterbox's parent-teacher conference at her school. Let me me just preface this entire post by reminding you that she is THREE. So the idea of the conference was cute, but when it came down the weighing the logistics vs. the benefits, the whole thing seemed ridiculous ...
Posted in Bad Days, school, working mom | No Comments »
10.18.07
During our trip to Chicago week before last, we stumbled upon a fair where my sis and I got the cutest little gadget! It's called Finders Key Purse (get it??) and it really is the best thing since sliced bread. And maybe reality tv.Anyway, Finders Key Purse is a key ...
Posted in fashion, Love It Thursdays, organizing, things we love, unhealthy shoe obsession | No Comments »
10.17.07
Just in case I forgot to tell you - I got a new job. Yeah me!!!!! I was /am really happy because not only was it a new job, but also a promotion. Well of course, needless to say there was a crazy learning curve. And along with the pressures ...
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10.17.07
Yesterday, at work, someone from another division said to me: "So - when are you due?" OH YES SHE DID.Suffice it to say my trendy babydoll sweater is going right back to the store.Hmph.
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