Monthly Archives: July 2015

The Elastic of the Mohicans

Posted on July 28, 2015 by larva225

Crispi, the kids, and I have recently returned from what must surely be the strangest trip/mini-vacation of my life. The original objective: to drive to Philadelphia, Mississippi to reunite with family and expose my children to the Neshoba County Fair. … Continue reading →

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Leak and Ye Shall Find

Posted on July 22, 2015 by larva225

We have a serious problem at my house.  Donut has a leak.  Donut has been a fixture in my son’s life since mid-May, when he (?) appeared during my dad’s visit.  Donut was inflated when Will and my dad took … Continue reading →

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There Joe’s the Neighborhood

Posted on July 20, 2015 by larva225

As parents, we are hard-wired to think that our kids are simply remarkable.  It’s no doubt nature’s way of making sure we don’t kick them out of the house when they scream too loud, spill chocolate milk on the couch, … Continue reading →

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With This Thing, I Thee Bed

Posted on July 17, 2015 by larva225

I’ve discussed my son’s revolving door of Preciouses- those things that for a gleaming moment (or day) or two become the touchstone of his world.  Many have been things you’d expect: his big and small Lightning McQueen Pillow Pets, along … Continue reading →

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The Thin Red Wine

Posted on July 16, 2015 by larva225

There are days when it feels harder to be a mom than usual.  A major example is when your kids are sick. Those days suck.  Other tough days are when you yourself are sick.  Those days suck also, but for … Continue reading →

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The Fold and the Beautiful

Posted on July 13, 2015 by larva225

I’ve spoken at length about not having time for myself – specifically to create or learn new stuff.  I want to learn to sew.  I mean, really sew.  Not just nap mat covers.  I desperately want to learn to crochet.  … Continue reading →

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Lather, Prince, Repeat

Posted on July 10, 2015 by larva225

I’m no prude.  Normal run-of-the-mill filth has never bothered me.  Boobs?  Sure.  Potty mouths?  Mine can hang with the best of them.  Violence on TV?  Whatever. Then I had kids.  Everything changed.  You don’t want your kids to be some … Continue reading →

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Hide and Go Leak

Posted on July 8, 2015 by larva225

Summer continues to charge along at a nice pace for the most part.  I’ve started amassing all the required material for Stella to start school.  It’s mind-boggling.  Uniforms, glue sticks, band aids (WTF?), markers, crayons….  Crispi will be here in … Continue reading →

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Man of Steal

Posted on July 1, 2015 by larva225

I’ve been a crappy blogger.  I know.  One of the “rules” of blogging is to be “regular” with your posts.  I guess I’ve neglected to take my emotional prune juice.  It’s not that nothing is happening, it’s just that it … Continue reading →

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