Monthly Archives: August 2017

Putting the Chart Before the Horse

Posted on August 29, 2017 by larva225

So it seems the charting has begun in Felix’s pre-K classroom.  I can’t say I’m surprised.  I suppose I had hoped the new teacher would have stuck to her guns a bit longer, but hey – I’m just a dumb … Continue reading →

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Memes Like Old Times

Posted on August 23, 2017 by larva225

Do y’all remember that old movie, something about Bodysnatchers?  As I recall, it’s basically the classic scenario where aliens descend and use mind control to take over people in an attempt to ultimately conquer the planet. I think those bodysnatchers … Continue reading →

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All Creatures Ingrate and Small

Posted on August 18, 2017 by larva225

Kids can be real jerks.  Any parent knows that.  Do y’all remember last Xmas when Stella acted like an ungrateful so-and-so  ?  Since then, I’ve made a real effort to talk to her about gratitude, and to help her recognize … Continue reading →

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Shrine On You Crazy Diamond

Posted on August 15, 2017 by larva225

There has been a renaissance, of sorts, involving my son.  Y’all know he’s always had Preciouses.  Lots and lots of Preciouses.  From Donuts, to cans of soup, to teen tiny sandwich, to gears, to Lightning McQueen, my kid has been … Continue reading →

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Never Let Them See You Threat

Posted on August 13, 2017 by larva225

The top of my refrigerator: where we keep our cereal, bulk food/paper towel storage, and a penal colony for the toys of misbehaving children.  Do you have a place like that at your house?  Please tell me I’m not alone. … Continue reading →

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Spa’d Goals

Posted on August 12, 2017 by larva225

You know how sometimes shit just doesn’t go the way you think it will, even if it’s something you’ve done a hundred times? My mother has just had one of those times. Rewind. My mom has been staying with us … Continue reading →

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I Know Why the Caged Nerd Sings

Posted on August 9, 2017 by larva225

Y’all.  I finally got to see Wonder Woman.  With my mother in town, Will and I got our first date in at least a couple of months.  We made a beeline to the theater and caught it on what may … Continue reading →

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Cook Before You Leap

Posted on August 9, 2017 by larva225

One of my guilty pleasures is cooking shows, particularly those of the “reality” genre. Top Chef, Iron Chef (American and Japanese) -it’s all good. But the guiltiest one of all is Gordon Ramsay. I know it’s all bollocks, per se, … Continue reading →

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The Catcher in the Why

Posted on August 5, 2017 by larva225

Felix came home from school a few months ago singing this song – or a couple of lines from it – over and over again.  We tried everything we could think of to identify it.  I Googled every possible version … Continue reading →

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Horton Hears a New

Posted on August 4, 2017 by larva225

I can feel anxiety creeping up on me.  It’s fairly diffuse but I can feel it getting stronger.  It’s all kid-related and due to the imminent changes. Today will be the last day I pick Felix up from his play … Continue reading →

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