Monthly Archives: October 2013

Down.Town.

Posted on October 31, 2013 by larva225

So this Halloween is turning out to be a major bust.  I know you will all think I’m silly but I’m pretty sad about it.  I wrote yesterday that Stella was sent home from school due to a suspected stomach … Continue reading →

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House of Ill-Re-puke

Posted on October 30, 2013 by larva225

I know I’ve shared how excited we’ve been to celebrate Halloween this year. But life is gotten the last laugh. About 30 minutes after I had dropped Stella off at school this morning, the school called. She had thrown up. … Continue reading →

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Where the Sidewalk Chalk Ends

Posted on October 29, 2013 by larva225

There are times when as a mother I feel inadequate.  What am I saying?  There are at least 20 times a day when I feel inadequate.  Whether it be my level of patience, the meals I’m cooking, my housekeeping (or … Continue reading →

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Kitty Porn

Posted on October 28, 2013 by larva225

Our TV viewing habits have been totally evolving over the past few months.  Bubble Guppies are OUT.  As a matter of fact, you want to see my kid (the big one) flip out?  Turn it on.  She runs as if … Continue reading →

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Ayn Random

Posted on October 26, 2013 by larva225

It’s been busy.  God, it’s been so busy.  Most of it’s good, some of it is just crazy-making.  Work has been really intense.  It stands to reason when you live in the deep south and you operate a chemical plant/refinery, … Continue reading →

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Dressed Side Story

Posted on October 22, 2013 by larva225

Getting dressed has become a huge pain in the ass.  As a matter of fact, short of bathing suit shopping, there is very little out there in the “personal care” category that can make me feel worse.  And lucky me, … Continue reading →

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Jack and Jill Went On the Pill

Posted on October 21, 2013 by larva225

My husband and I are wired very differently.  I guess to a large extent it’s a matter of opposites attracting.  While we have  shared several key common interests, we’ve always approached life using different methods. He’s way more laid back … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Pooing Business

Posted on October 15, 2013 by larva225

People love to talk about how expensive kids are.  When they do, they always mention the basics:  diapers, clothes, food (formula, if nursing isn’t your thing), schooling.  They leave out so much that you don’t think about until it’s too … Continue reading →

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Patchwork Guilt

Posted on October 14, 2013 by larva225

We had a play date at Chuck E. Cheese on Saturday with some friends of ours.  We hadn’t been in a while and since this was to be a “down” weekend, it seemed like a great idea.  We showed up … Continue reading →

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Ground Control to Major Mom

Posted on October 10, 2013 by larva225

It took us a while to recover from vacation.  Apart from the usual work stuff, we had some residual behavior hiccups with Stella.  I was honestly afraid of what this week would hold at school and at home.  Will and … Continue reading →

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