Monthly Archives: July 2013

We All Live In a Bellow Submarine

Posted on July 30, 2013 by larva225

We survived the first week post-Stepford Academy.  I ended up being home most of the time.  Sure.  By the end, I was ready to chew my own tongue off.  However we are all alive if not totally well.  My heart … Continue reading →

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And Now for the Guest of the Story

Posted on July 29, 2013 by larva225

We’ve been watching quite a bit of Yo Gabba Gabba lately when the TV is on.  Felix totally digs it, and Stella has been requesting it a lot.  Nick Jr. doesn’t often put out new episodes but when they do, … Continue reading →

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Old Yell-er

Posted on July 23, 2013 by larva225

I’m trying to make the best out of this mandatory time off, treating it like a summer vacation of sorts for Stella.  Yesterday wasn’t bad.  We dyed eggs.  Nope, it’s not easter, but who says you can’t have Technicolor eggs … Continue reading →

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From Better to Worth

Posted on July 22, 2013 by larva225

So we’re starting a new chapter.  Unfortunately, it feels as if it’s taking a very long time to turn the damn page.  I’ll get to be in the office for a whopping combined total of 5 ½ hours today and … Continue reading →

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Red-Headed Stepford Children

Posted on July 20, 2013 by larva225

So it’s done.  See you later, alligator.  Hasta la vista, baby.  All that.  We have severed ties with Stella’s school. The past 2 days have been pretty traumatic for everyone.  Yesterday morning, Stella seemed a bit off.  I was a … Continue reading →

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The Moan Ranger

Posted on July 18, 2013 by larva225

After the bombshell of being forced to go to half-time at Stella’s school, I started looking at everyone’s calendars.  I already have/had work obligations scheduled for next week, and with Will working retail, a blood sacrifice (goat or virgin, or … Continue reading →

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Sane Shit, Different Day

Posted on July 16, 2013 by larva225

Things feel a bit more serene today, thankfully.  Yesterday, I think the grown ups (and Felix) were suffering from a pretty awful day.  Stella was her normal happy (mostly) self.  No one can say that kid doesn’t roll with the … Continue reading →

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Help or High Water

Posted on July 15, 2013 by larva225

Things aren’t going so hot these days. We were called to come in Friday for yet another meeting with Stella’s school.  Seriously, this has got to be a record for a not-quite-3-year-old.  I predicted more of the same:  she’s randomly … Continue reading →

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The Principal and the Pee

Posted on July 11, 2013 by larva225

So Stella has had some issues adjusting to school.  While most of those seem to be working themselves out, in Pavlovian fashion I still begin to sweat when my cell phone rings and it’s the school.  Mind you, the first … Continue reading →

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Rocky of Love

Posted on July 9, 2013 by larva225

As I got Stella home from school yesterday, I noticed that my daughter had a bit swollen purple bo-bo on her ear.  She looked like a prize-fighter with the whole cauliflower ear thing going.  While it looks a bit nasty … Continue reading →

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