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still…
it’s been a week today, since Zoe started school.I have grown a little more accustomed to the whole idea. but I still miss her. I count the hours and the minutes that she is away from me.she is all I can think about.even when I’m trying to write a post.today’s was supposed to be about…
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summer fling…
as promised, here is my recipe for the best fresh peach scones this side of Georgia. I’ve made these scones with fresh berries, as well. and my daughter prefers them sans-fruit with a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar on top. either way, they have a crunchy, sweet top with a soft, flaky, buttery pastry beneath. (all…
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the last of the summer peaches…
summer is on it’s way out the proverbial “door”.alot of things are passing us by.not only our children, as they rush out the door to school.but also some of the juiciest, sweetest parts of summer. the last of the summer peaches are just crying out to us.they’ve had a good, long run and now their…
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simple math…
[mommy is out of the room for 2 minutes]+[the two year old is left alone in the sewing room]= *quite frankly, I don’t know whether to be enraged or impressed.*
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what’s in a (middle) name?
Bari has middle name “tagged” me!so it seems that I’m supposed to name some of my favorite things for each letter in my middle name. an Anagram, of sorts??? here goes. Michiko. Michiko means beautiful, wise child in Japanese.named for one of my great aunts in Japan, whom I have never met.and who is probably…
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I’ve lost control again…
(the following photos are documentation of the simple fact that I am a pushover.) I went into this school year telling Zoe that I would drop her off and pick her up from school.every day. she would not be utilizing our city’s school transportation system. nor, would she have the will power it takes to…
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give away-ing…
Heather over at apples on a stick is having a giveaway that will definitely perk up your little ears if you have a love affair with ricrac and vintage fabrics. head on over and check it out! and if you have a blog, link to her and get an additional entry into the giveaway! there’s…
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first day of school and a leaky nose…
in answer to your many questions about how yesterday went. swimmingly.well…it depends on who you ask. I walked Zoe to her classroom.the teacher pointed out her coat hook and helped put away the school supplies.then the teacher turned to Zoe and said, “Okay, now say goodbye to mama.”heh???but.but.but…I’m not ready to leave yet!my baby girl…
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looking back…
Zoe turned six on Sunday.and today she begins Kindergarten. four years ago, she was beginning to turn into an individual.her voice was starting to show itself.her likes and dislikes were beginning to form. and now, four years later, her metamorphous stretches further on.school will play a critical part in forming her personality and will help…
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a yard with a view and some horse poo…
every Labor Day weekend, our town has it’s annual Fair Frontier Days with a Rodeo and Parade along with other events. I’ve never been the person who frequents fairs or the Rodeo. (what can I say, there’s a big-city heart trapped inside this small-city girl. on Saturday morning, we were awakened by horse hooves clapping…