Monthly Archives: November 2014

Les Messérables

Posted on November 28, 2014 by larva225

Things have felt a bit more unmanageable than usual lately.  Sure, some of it is pre-holiday angst.  What gifts are we getting for whom and can we afford it and when can we order/buy said gifts based on our bank … Continue reading →

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I Herd It Through the Grapevine

Posted on November 18, 2014 by larva225

Not to beat the proverbial dead horse, we’re having some unusually cold weather down here.  It’s so unusual that it’s causing parents of young children to do the otherwise unthinkable: dress very very warmly.  We’re talking the whole shebang: coats … Continue reading →

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Put the Peddle to the Metal

Posted on November 15, 2014 by larva225

Just when you think Facebook can’t become more annoying, it does1.  The political garbage from both sides of the lunatic fringe, the “repost this or this tiny innocent girl will be devoured by bears” nonsense, the Ink Master spoilers (and … Continue reading →

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Income Taxi

Posted on November 14, 2014 by larva225

I had a glimpse of my future last night.  In my mind’s eye, I was thrust into a future where one of my main purposes in life is that of a child conveyance – to school, to karate, to swimming, … Continue reading →

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Time Heels All Wounds

Posted on November 13, 2014 by larva225

Will and I had a nice date on Tuesday.  We were both off of work, Stella’s school was in session, and Oui Oui offered to watch Felix for us.  It was great. We hadn’t had a big block of time to … Continue reading →

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The ADD Hatter

Posted on November 12, 2014 by larva225

A recent morning conversation: Me:  Stella, we’re going to run late.  Please put on your shoes. Stella: Wow!  It’s a firetruck!  (on TV) Me:  Stella, we’re going to run late.  Put on your shoes. (turning off TV). Stella: I want … Continue reading →

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In Blume

Posted on November 5, 2014 by larva225

Any parent of little children understands the fundamental loss of any type of privacy or personal space. It starts when they’re infants and you have got to take a pee but dear god you just got the kid to fall … Continue reading →

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There’s a Tear In My Year

Posted on November 3, 2014 by larva225

Time moves differently for children than it does for us boring grown-up types.  If there is a fun, highly-anticipated event in their future, time is endless.  It will take forever until their birthday or until it’s their turn to watch … Continue reading →

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