Monthly Archives: June 2016

Fine and Candy

Posted on June 29, 2016 by larva225

Right now I heart Candy Crush.  It’s not what you think.  Sure, I’ve played it and subsequently deleted it once I recognized how much time I was urinating away on such a time sink (only to replace it with other … Continue reading →

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Fools Brush In

Posted on June 27, 2016 by larva225

I’d like to begin the week with a public service announcement.  You’re welcome in advance. Do  not, under any circumstances, buy your young children those cute kitschy toothbrushes with the suction cups on one end.  The presence of a suction … Continue reading →

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The Cat and the Snapchat

Posted on June 24, 2016 by larva225

I am turning into my dad, there’s no doubt.  My dad is one of those souls who – as smart as he is – is a technophobe.  He had barely figured out how to program a VCR (or maybe he … Continue reading →

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Shake, Tattle, and Roll

Posted on June 23, 2016 by larva225

We have entered the stage of The Informer (although dammit I hate to use a Cosby-ism at this point).  It’s not what you think necessarily.  Sure, I get the “Moooooo-oooom, Felix put his toes on me.”  Or the “Stella touched … Continue reading →

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No Assing Zone

Posted on June 22, 2016 by larva225

Late yesterday afternoon and evening were difficult.  My darling daughter – even after I took her to see Finding Dory – decided to behave like a human butt.  What’s worse was that for whatever reason – diet, lack of wine, … Continue reading →

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No Ifs, Ands, or Babies

Posted on June 21, 2016 by larva225

So I had one of those excruciatingly embarrassing parental moments happen to me today.  To set the scene, Stella’s camp was scheduled to spend the morning at the local zoo followed by a trip to a splash pad at an … Continue reading →

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To Beach Their Own

Posted on June 20, 2016 by larva225

I’M ACTUALLY GOING TO GO SOMEWHERE NEW!!  In October, my family and I will climb on an airplane and fly up to Virginia Beach to visit my father and stepmother for a 4 day weekend.   I haven’t climbed on … Continue reading →

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Turn Your Head and Coffee

Posted on June 18, 2016 by larva225

This will be a very different kind of post.  I’d like to share with you a recent product experience I’ve had, if for no other reason than to save you some trouble. I receive a monthly subscription box – a … Continue reading →

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The 30 Dozen

Posted on June 17, 2016 by larva225

So I’m doing that crazy Whole 30 diet.  I’ll spare you the details but basically you eat supremely healthy for 30 days.  This means no sugar, grains, dairy, legumes, or WINE.  I had to do something, y’all.  My scale wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Hard Day’s Light

Posted on June 17, 2016 by larva225

I always have a bit of a malaise this time of year.  This is my family’s summer hibernation season – the time of year when it is almost too hot to do much of anything, particularly when you don’t have … Continue reading →

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