Tag Archives: Miss A

Sleeping With a Contortionist (in the House)

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

Exhibit 1: A vast, empty little girl’s room free of toys, chairs, distraction, sharp objects or doors/drawers without locks. Exhibit 2: A little boy’s room with an unlocked cabinet teeming with tiny Legos, another shelf stuffed with books, glass photo … Continue reading →

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Green Eye Shadow & A Creepy Song: Her 1st Dance Recital

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

Back in September I wrote about Miss A’s first dance class . At first I signed her up just as an activity, and because, well, how cute are tiny dancers? Seeing her actually trying out the feel of tap shoes and ballet … Continue reading →

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Optimus Prime Interruptus

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

So I’m just sitting here Ossimuss Prime. at the kitchen island, being calm, despite her attempts to annoy me. Ossimuss Prime. Because in the past 3 hours Ossimuss Prime. I have taken 2 kids (who are tired from a round-trip … Continue reading →

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For Now

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

They scream. They whine.  Holy crap do they whine.* * Thus my motto: Too Much Whine, Not Enough Wine They fill my couches with a cement-like concoction of graham cracker crumbs, yogurt and snot. He gave me hemmorhoids.  She made … Continue reading →

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The Force is Totally With Him

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

SCENE I finish reading a book to almost 4yo Miss A before bed, which unfortunately involves raised voices, threats, interruptions, fake tears, pleads, counting to 3, reminders that we don’t punch the wall at 5am screaming that we are not … Continue reading →

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