I guess I should stop eating like I’m stressed? Goodbye, Pepperidge Farm Coconut Cake. Hello, sensible snacks…

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It just hit me that our whole family routine is going to change now. The husband used to work from 7-4, and his office was literally three miles from home. He was home every afternoon by 4:15. It was a dream. Now, he’ll leave the house at 7 and not arrive home until 6 or […]

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When the phone rang today and the caller ID showed that it was the company- THE company- calling, the husband grabbed the phone and ran upstairs so he could talk in quiet, away from the noisy kids. While I waited to hear the word- would it be good news or bad?- my daughter said something […]

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Charlotte threw a full-on three minute fit this morning because she wanted to wear “her pink shoes” and not her brown shoes. Do I have a little fashionista on my hands already? She is also demanding a hair bow. That’s my girl…

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Haven’t written a lot lately because I’ve been cranky, and who wants to read a cranky blogger?
But I thought I’d share my ingenius thriftiness with you guys. I made three meals this week out of one little ham. First, I cooked the ham in the crockpot and served it as our main course for dinner […]

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How do I handle the stress of the husband’s layoff? I’ve become consumed with scanning the grocery store fliers and matching up their deals with my coupons. Fortunately, we have five different grocery stores within 10 miles or less of our house, four of which are on my regular route to and from the girls’ […]

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I’m nearly done with Pillars of the Earth and finally, I like it. It is an enjoyable book and I feel smarter ( and more tired) for having read it. It is definitely an in-depth read, a real sink-your-teeth-in kind of book. Maybe not the best choice for this stressful week, but I’ve enjoyed the […]

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Today was Pajamas and Pancakes day at school for Charlotte, and she was supposed to wear pajamas.
It was Katherine’s helper day, and she is allowed (though not required) to bring a special snack, and I always let her pick out something special.
This morning, I forgot both. And when I realized it, I promptly began to […]

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Katherine woke me up at 5:55 a.m. to inform me that it had snowed last night. Thanks, baby. That information couldn’t have possibly waited one more hour.
Pics coming soon…

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–KMart super doubles, where I got lots of good stuff for $7 including four candy bars that they actually paid me 24 cents to take out of the store. ( Candy isn’t something we usually buy, but it will be a great treat for the kids now and then!)
–The internet, which informed me that the […]

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