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I’ve updated about our house here. Come take a tour.
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Last night, it felt hot. The kids were sweating before we said our goodnights. Then I felt the air from the air conditioner. It was warm. Uh oh. Yep, the A/C is on the fritz. Sigh. Why don’t these things happen during the day on a weekday. No one works at 9pm on a Saturday…
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My children consider themselves Korean while they think Papa is "English". Well, what else would you call him when he speaks English while they eat Korean. Go figure. That’s their logic. It’s okay because, well, they are 50% Korean and the rest is a mix of Irish, Scottish, French Canadian, Italian, and some other mix. …
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You know you’ve had a bad day: Sister: Mommy, what’s your favorite part of the day? Me: I’m not sure. Brother: When you were yelling? Luckily, tomorrow’s a new day.
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The ladies at the Real Learning messageboard are onto something. We were discussing Elegant Simplicity. The discussion moved from a more general to specific areas in our homes. Discussion on the kitchen inspired many of us to pull together a carnival of sorts on Elegant Simplicity in the Kitchen. Elizabeth has pulled together a list…
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More than 24 years ago, my mother gave birth to twin boys. These beautiful boys were so small. They weighed in at 3 lbs 10 oz and 3 lbs 10 oz each. For a whole month, my mother would trek to the hospital to touch and visit with her babies. I loved going even if…
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We’re building a house. It’s a big step for us since we’re military and well, we move a lot. However, we’re supposed to stay here for another 3 years at least, maybe 4. So, we made the big leap and am building. It’s really exciting to watch it go up. The kids enjoy seeing it…
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It seems sometimes that the time I think I have for a task never materializes. We’re planning a move and I need to pack. I haven’t packed household goods in 11 years. The military moves us when we move. Well, we’re planning on moving into my parents’ house for a few months while our house…
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It all started innocently. I was just going out to put the trash out on the curb. The mowers are here. One of the guys waves me over. What’s that? Water gushing out of the grass. Uh, oh. It’s a crack in the sprinkler system. Well, gallons of water equals money. How do I stop…
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I don’t normally use this unless someone’s been deliberately hurt, but this was the 3rd time. I thought it was time for the 3 strikes and you’re out. This was the third time she touched these things. The first time she broke something. The second time she got it all over her face, but it…
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