Monthly Archives: January 2007

The Perfect Solution

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Susan

When you live in a family of girls, it goes without saying that you are going to use a lot of toilet paper. It’s used for so much more than its intended purpose. We use it to pick up icky … Continue reading →

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Topless in Seattle

Posted on January 30, 2007 by Susan

This weekend, Shaun took one look at the beautiful blue sky outside and announced that he was going to take the top down on the jeep and take me to Burger Master. I just looked at him like he was … Continue reading →

Posted in Love and Marriage, That Man O' Mine | 5 Comments

I’ve Been Tagged!

Posted on January 29, 2007 by Susan

I’ve been tagged to by Brin to do the “6 weird things about me” thing. . It seems that I’m consistent with what I think is weird about myself, as all my answers were pretty much the same as they … Continue reading →

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I've Been Tagged!

Posted on January 29, 2007 by Susan

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Sad News…

Posted on January 28, 2007 by Susan

Somewhere, lingering in the back of every parent’s mind is the horrifying fear that something would happen to their child. Perhaps that they would fall down the stairs, get hit by a car, be snatched by some stranger or become … Continue reading →

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The Towel

Posted on January 26, 2007 by Susan

I was quietly minding my own business when I heard it. It was the dreaded “Suuuuuuuussssssssssssssssieeeeeeeeeee”. Shaun was once again bellowing for me to rescue him. I just shook my head, sighed and chose to ignore him. Of course, this … Continue reading →

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A Walk Along the Slough

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Susan

It’s hard to believe that just last week I was whining about our snow storm and griping about being unable to leave the house because of all the ice. Today, we had a heatwave…it was fifty degrees! (Yeah, I know…if I still lived … Continue reading →

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The Audition

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Susan

Ever since she knew what it was, our Little Mimi has wanted to become a famous actress. So of course, we tried to encourage her by trying to get her involved in the local acting community. She wanted no part … Continue reading →

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The Bathtub

Posted on January 22, 2007 by Susan

Every time KT came into my bedroom, she would finger a package of bath salts that I had been given. There were about six beautifully wrapped cubes in the package. I’m not sure if it was the gold foil encasing them … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Solomon

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Susan

I realize that this will most likely come as a complete shock to most of you, but…the truth is, my girls aren’t perfect. In fact sometimes they can be downright rotten to each other. In the past, I used to … Continue reading →

Posted in A Family Affair, That Man O' Mine | 12 Comments