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Category Archives: Motherhood

September 12, 2010

R. is four today and we are on a grand four adventure. For his birthday R. requested “rides” and “eat on a train”. Rides—straightforward. Eating on a train—not so much. I tried to explain to him that most trains you … Continue reading →

Posted by grrlTravels on September 12, 2010

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June 22, 2010

It is 8:30 am. K. and I are rushing around getting ready for the day. “Me have one ear.” Oh crap. I so don’t have time for this right now. But here it is. “Yes, Sweetie, you have one big … Continue reading →

Posted by grrlTravels on June 22, 2010

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May 21, 2010

As it turns out my peeps on the internets are much smarter than I am. (Which of course I already knew.) The meeting went well. (As well as could be expected, really.) I worried too much and I fussed too … Continue reading →

Posted by grrlTravels on May 21, 2010

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May 19, 2010

Tomorrow is the IEP meeting. I feel anxious and a little sick when I think about it. Mainly because I am afraid they are going to throw something at me for which I am unprepared. And I hate that. We … Continue reading →

Posted by grrlTravels on May 19, 2010

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May 10, 2010

I’ll be the first to admit that I backed into motherhood rather more reluctantly than the vast majority of people on this good earth. It’s been a process, a slow process, for me of making peace with my choices and … Continue reading →

May 5, 2010

But I am beholden to you, Mike. I’m most beholden. It’s a quote from on of my all time favorite movies. (What movie, without googling?) It’s also how I feel. I’m sending out a great big, huge, massive thank you … Continue reading →

April 30, 2010

It isn’t like I haven’t been fabulously in love with E. for the past 7 1/2 years but lately I’ve been falling for him all over again. Seven has been a good year for E. what with the confidence from … Continue reading →

April 6, 2010

I do not know what to do about Z. and Kindergarten and I badly need some outside perspective before I drive myself completely insane about something that might be ok either way. The elementary school is very clear on their … Continue reading →

March 8, 2010

Today Z. had her first ice skating lesson. Today Z. had her first ice skating lesson because I am trying very hard not to be the kind of parent I am. That is to say, I am trying very hard … Continue reading →

February 26, 2010

E.: “Mom, there’s lasers in my toes…” “What?” “There’s lasers in my toes and I’m trying to shoot them at Z. but there isn’t lasers in my toes so even if I’m trying to shoot them at her I’m not, … Continue reading →

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