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  • Skunk surprise

    You know, I think skunks are pretty cute. When I was younger, one of our daycare providers had a pet skunk with the musk glands removed.  I remember it being very friendly and curious.  It was such a novelty and it was awhile before I found out that skunks don’t usually smell so fresh. We…

  • Life as we know it

    Yesterday marked my first day back to work.  It sucked.  Not the job itself, just the simple fact that I *had* to go back to work at all.  It’s been so lovely being able to stay home and enjoy time with my family, both immediate and extended. This summer was a summer of trips.  First…

  • Grandma chic

    I bought a black maternity skirt at Old Navy awhile back and have pretty much been living in it.  I decided it was high time to get more skirts because I am NOT wearing maternity pants.  Those things are fairly uncomfortable in my opinion and super pricey.  I shopped the Old Navy website and purchased…

  • It’s gotta be weird to be in a uterus

    As I sit here, this baby must be doing all kinds of contortions in there, because my belly is moving like crazy.  And it’s not overly predictable patterns.  Sometimes it’s up top, sometimes it’s down low.  But he’s fairly active right now.  I smile when I see or feel him moving, but it’s also one…

  • Those damn dogs (and a company Christmas party)

    The other night I was unable to sleep because of this wretched cold I’m still fighting, so I got up (again) and decided to pack up some items I had sold.  In the kitchen, I hear the dogs softly chewing on something.  None of their chew toys should be that quiet so I investigated.  Benny…