Tag Archives: Bubba

We Can Just Cut It Off

Posted on October 28, 2014 by joey

Whenever I post stories of what I think are normal childhood things, there’s always some person who comments about how horrible it is, or how children shouldn’t be exposed to such things, so let me preface this by saying that … Continue reading →

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God and the Leopards

Posted on September 25, 2014 by joey

One day, when Bubba was seven, we shared an unforgettable conversation. While I trimmed his hair, he asked me, “Do you know the story about God and the leopards?” “No, tell me.” “I don’t understand it, so I can’t tell … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Bully

Posted on August 11, 2014 by joey

Years ago, when the girls were in first and second grade, we sat in the food court of the PX (Post Exchange) and Sassy said she wanted to go get a drink refill, but she wanted to wait til this … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Ridiculous

Posted on August 8, 2014 by joey

Today’s prompt for my Photo a Day Challenge is Pet Peeve. Who doesn’t have pet peeves? Are yours visually interesting to photograph? I suppose I could snap a photo of your which should be you’re. Fear of seeing one more “Your … Continue reading →

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Fighting is Their Favorite

Posted on May 30, 2014 by joey

Today was the last day of school for our wee ones, and the panic has arisen. Summer vacation is wonderful, because no more 6am. Sadly, at whatever time they awaken, they will be together all day, every day, day after day … Continue reading →

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X is for Xylophone

Posted on April 28, 2014 by joey

Last month, Sassy came home with a flyer about a music program. The flyer turned out to be much less informative than it should have been. “Miss Alcott and the fifth grade will host a music program on Thursday, March … Continue reading →

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Q is for Quilts

Posted on April 19, 2014 by joey

I love quilts. I love strip quilts and wedding band quilts and yo-yo quilts and art quilts and crazy quilts and I have never met a quilt I didn’t like, although I tend to prefer whites and I tend to prefer … Continue reading →

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The Weekend’s Over, Right?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by joey

My son came in for his spring vacation, which was splendid. He came with a lot of equipment. Cords and cords and more cords, all over everything. He asked for curry, so I made curry. He wants something for his … Continue reading →

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In Gratitude for The Baby Daze

Posted on February 20, 2014 by joey

I posted this photo on Facebook for Throwback Thursday. Me, two (step) kids, two babies and an obvious daydream about bubble baths. I don’t know if my mother was trying to capture my demeanor when she took the picture, but … Continue reading →

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“WHERE’S THE BABY?!?”

Posted on February 2, 2014 by joey

It all started with a trip to the mall. One of the things mothers of many hafta do is take them to a mall. It’s not that we want to go to a mall, (at least, I never do) it’s … Continue reading →

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