Tag Archives: Moo

We’re All So Wretched

Posted on December 25, 2013 by joey

The Mister and I are terrible parents on Christmas. Really, we’re the worst. First of all, Santa doesn’t come to our house. We boycott Santa. We do our best not to lie to, or disillusion our children about anything. We … Continue reading →

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Put Yer Hand Clothes On

Posted on December 24, 2013 by joey

During the seven years I lived in Georgia, it snowed once. It was a random Friday in February. The Mister was deployed, the kids and I were out shopping. Moo kept coming over to us, declaring that it was snowing. … Continue reading →

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Shoulda Shoveled

Posted on December 18, 2013 by joey

The other day…many days ago…I don’t remember when…snow fell. Oh! Oh! Friday! Friday night, impending snow doom.  Mmhm. (I’m tired, you forgive me.) The Mister made the comment that we could shovel on Saturday. I raised my eyebrows. Saturday, the … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Solitude

Posted on December 15, 2013 by joey

The girls have gone to church to watch a Jesus thing. To be fair, Moo is actually in the Jesus thing. She’s in the children’s choir, and all I know is that she bounces and snaps while chanting, “John 3:16, … Continue reading →

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EvDaDaDec Featuring Chubby Squirrel

Posted on December 14, 2013 by joey

The snow sure is slushy today. If I owned skis, I would put them on and let the dog drag me around the yard. Chubby Squirrel came to the door today, and I’m pretty sure he was asking for more … Continue reading →

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Traditions — The Lighting of the Circle

Posted on December 13, 2013 by joey

One of the things I love about Indianapolis is our Soldier’s and Sailor’s Monument, which is located in the center of the city, inside a roundabout.  On the Friday after Thanksgiving, they “light” the tree, which is composed of stringed … Continue reading →

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I WILL NOT GET SICK

Posted on December 9, 2013 by joey

My wee ones are feelin poorly, and I’m not feelin well, either. Moo’s got a cold, but Sassy’s got a whole other puke etc thing goin on. My tummy is churning. I think it’s trying to trick me into putting … Continue reading →

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Human Antifreeze — AKA Coffee & Cold Weather Gear

Posted on December 7, 2013 by joey

One day, years ago, when the babies were babies, as I did every weekday, I drove the big kids to school. I had done all the right things; started up the minivan early, scraped off the ice, ran the defrost, … Continue reading →

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A Decade of Moo

Posted on December 4, 2013 by joey

Moo hit the double digits today. When asked what kind of cake she wanted, she said, “PANCAKES!” We had pancakes. She had hers with chocolate chips, bananas, strawberries, bacon, sausage, whipped cream, chocolate sauce and maple syrup. I did not … Continue reading →

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Name the Meat and Drink the Wine

Posted on November 22, 2013 by joey

When I was a very small child, maybe three or four years old, I saw new piglets for the first time. They were all cute, soft, and warm. I had to grab up each and every one to hold and … Continue reading →

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