January 2012

***Archive from January 19, 2011 Thanks to Martin Luther King Jr. I had the day off from work. In memorializing this extraordinary person, that continuously took harder routes in order to make a point or help rally the world to look at situations differently, I couldn’t help reflecting. It makes you really feel insignificant when you look at a person […]

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Those of us who haven’t reached celebrity status remind ourselves that even celebrities are human. They put one leg in their pants at a time. Sure they are designer $500 pants but they are just like us. There are sections of gossip magazines showing celebrities being just like us. They go grocery shopping, take their kids to the park, and […]

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When we first moved into our house, there was an insurmountable amount of projects. And with the completion of each project, our house became more comfortable for us. It started with unpacking – once our bedroom was unpacked it was much better, then the bathroom and kitchen. This house that I dreaded moving into because of the state it was […]

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Since we have been back from winter break, I have been so strict. Frankly, I have made Stalin look like a nice flexible guy. I have been so strict that I barely have even enjoyed my eldest child. Every moment of conversation dedicated to good behavior mantras…keep your hands on your own body, listen to teachers, use nice words, etc […]

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Well, hello there. Your single gal reporting for my weekly post. Really, I would not do this for anyone but Heli. When Heli asked me to report weekly on my adventures in the city, I was confused. You see, I think Heli sees my life like this: Although my daily life looks a bit more like this: Yes. That is […]

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“My head hurts from all that fun.” -Post play date

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I’m a routine kinda girl. I like a schedule. Even if life doesn’t encourage a particular schedule I find myself naturally falling into one. That aspect of my personality, coupled with an inability to properly sit still, makes for a very active life. Everything I’ve always read has said that kids thrive in a structured routine life. And definitely having […]

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Adam did it again. He managed to make my much dreaded birthday amazing! And part of that was the gift he gave me, a gift that keeps giving. The funny thing was that I distinctly said to Adam that I couldn’t imagine what he had gotten me since I hadn’t hinted at anything. Yet he got me exactly what I […]

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For the record this recipe is TOTALLY not Gabby friendly but was a big hit and I thought I’d share. It’s easy and delicious, my favorite combination! I found this recipe… Print Jet Swirl Pizza Author: allrecipes.com Recipe type: Appetizer Prep time:  10 mins Cook time:  25 mins Total time:  35 mins   Ingredients 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough […]

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