Monthly Archives: October 2016

Let Hot Your Heart Be Troubled

Posted on October 31, 2016 by larva225

I love Halloween.  It may actually be my favorite holiday.  Xmas is pretty awesome, but there is way more fuss, stress, and drama that goes along with it – picking out the perfect gift, decorating, menus, money woes, trying to … Continue reading →

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Win in Rome…

Posted on October 21, 2016 by larva225

Is there ever a point in your parental life when you pick your kids up from school and you actually find out what the hell happened that day?  I hope so, because I’m not there yet. Felix will usually tell me some … Continue reading →

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Oh Pay Can You See

Posted on October 19, 2016 by larva225

I’m sure you’ve all seen those memes or spreadsheets  floating around showing what moms should be paid based on them doing the duties of housekeeper, laundress, CFO, physician’s assistant/nurse, chef, and about a dozen other professions, breaking it down into … Continue reading →

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A Rolling Stone Gathers No Loss

Posted on October 17, 2016 by larva225

We got together with Will’s brother and his awesome girlfriend, “V,”  last night.  She was helping me make a “Louisiana wildlife” mask for a contest at Stella’s school this week.  Let me tell you something, it’s damned impressive.  If we … Continue reading →

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Sock and Awe (Or Do You Siege What I Siege?)

Posted on October 14, 2016 by larva225

I thought I would provide a follow-up to the sock situation at my house, since many of you seemed interested.  As you may recall, my husband and I have a thing brewing (https://larva225.wordpress.com/2016/10/05/sock-and-roll/).  One of the battles in this thing involved Will’s … Continue reading →

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The Scouter Limits

Posted on October 12, 2016 by larva225

We made it back from the beach.  After our unfortunate first evening, we managed to squeeze in half a wonderful day walking the beach, visiting the boardwalk, hanging with my dad and stepmother, and renting a family bike to pedal … Continue reading →

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Greetings from Virginia Bleach

Posted on October 8, 2016 by larva225

In keeping with the “everything is different once you have kids” theme, yesterday we took the kids on their first airplane.  Well, technically 2 airplanes. Will and I prepped for every possible scenario.  We had iDevices ready, complete with new … Continue reading →

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Sock and Roll

Posted on October 5, 2016 by larva225

Do you have things in your life?  Those little things that just become significant for some reason – a line in the sand, a battlefield of sorts?  I’m having one of those in my household right now, a thing. It’s … Continue reading →

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Longitude and Gratitude 

Posted on October 4, 2016 by larva225

I recently met a friend for a quick cup of coffee.  As we sat talking, I had an out-of-body moment where I realized I probably sounded like I was on cocaine.  I was practically raving, talking 90 mph about what … Continue reading →

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