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From the monthly archives:
Another busy day for the Callapidder household, so rather than ramble on about my very scrambled thoughts, allow me instead to point you to some sites worth checking out today.
1. The Pumpkin Carving Site. I love to throw a big pumpkin-carving bash in the Fall — we go all out, get the cool carving kits, [...]
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I’m expecting the UPS man to pull up to our house sometime today and deposit a large box or two on the front step. Those boxes will say “Dell” on them and will make my husband and son very happy. Our current desktop has been sloooowwwwiiinngggg waaaayyyyy dooowwwwwnnn lately and is driving [...]
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Five months old, and already has a mischievous side. I think this picture captures it perfectly.
Oh, and that was the “clean high-chair” look; here’s what things look like after a jar of carrots:
(Dianne told me my blog was due for another picture of L….and of course, I am happy to oblige. And I’m [...]
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I’ve always enjoyed a good dice game. I think it goes back to my childhood and the fact that my mom frequently brought Yahtzeeout to play. And while I’m still always game for a round of Yahtzee or Kismet, I thought I’d introduce you this week to two other quick and easy dice [...]
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C. did a very noble thing this Fall.
When he went in for his 8-year checkup in September, the doctor pronounced him sound and of good health and was just about to release us when… the doctor asked how old L. (who was sitting quietly in his carseat nearby) was. “Almost 4 months,” I answered.
“Hmm…” [...]
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I’d be curious to see a study on just how much time moms spend in the car with their kids. I’m thinking it’s a whole lot.
And while there are times when we’re in the car and I just want to blast some good music, I have to say that one thing that regularly works [...]
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I almost put it down. I almost shut the book and put it away, never to be read again.
I usually don’t do that with fiction - once I start a novel, I keep on going until the end. After all, I want to - need to - know what happens with all the [...]
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In its first month, the Fall Into Reading Challenge is off to a roaring start!
Several of you - like Barb and Rachel - have already posted that you’ve had to add MORE books to your list because you were zipping right through your initial picks. I am impressed!
Others - like Shalee and Jennifer - [...]
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This week’s game review is of Blokus, a competitive, puzzle-like game that started out in relative obscurity but which has been growing in popularity lately. With three versions to choose from, a rule book that is practically unneeded because the gameplay is so simple, and great pieces, Blokus is a terrific family game that [...]
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I think it’s time for me to set aside a little delusion I’ve been holding on to. I should, instead, face the miserable truth that’s staring me down. I am an Old Person. Now C. will tell you that I’m not old yet. He has decided that “old” starts at 50, so I’ve got more [...]
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