Monthly Archives: May 2011

Sticker Chart

We started a sticker chart as an incentive for Mac when he potty trained.  When Patrick potty trained, he got one as well.  Now, we put their ‘chores’ on there and they have to fill it completely, and then they … Continue reading

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The Dollar Store

I LOVE the dollar store.  I fell in love with it when I started having kids.  I can always find great little ‘treasures’ for the kids and at a price I can afford.  As a teacher, there are tons of … Continue reading

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Quirk

Patrick’s newest thing is to line up our shoes as soon as they’re off.  He usually has it done before I can even catch him in the act.

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Goodbye, No Name

12 years ago, we bought our first (and probably only) brand new car.  It was my gorgeous, silver Protege.  I test drove it once and knew I wanted it.  I don’t name my cars, but I always wanted a great … Continue reading

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Hello Summer Break

Mac’s summer break started today.  Three weeks before Patrick and me.  When I picked him up, the two of us went to lunch.  He was in a rotten mood, rude and grouchy.  Finally, in an exasperated tone, I said, “What … Continue reading

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