Apr 9, 2008

What Did He Just Say?

It is only lately that Sam and I have been able to engage in little mini-conversations, which just blows my mind.  I just never thought it would ever happen, but it has.  I was on the phone the othe...
Apr 6, 2008

To Be So Literal…

Why is it that we are the most honest and sincere when we are too young to know any different?  Why not speak the truth as you know it without doctoring it up or spinning it into oblivion?  There is...
Apr 6, 2008

Run, Walk, Hobble

Yes, I made it through another 10K without calling the paramedics.  I ran some, walked some, and downright hobbled the rest.  And I’m still hobbling, probably even worse than before.  Oh my. ...
Apr 4, 2008

Thomas on Sale! It’s True!

I never thought I’d see those three words strung together, but never say never as I have learned yet again.  The Baba Noba (Barnes & Noble) near us on Huguenot Road is moving across the st...
Apr 4, 2008

Dread

I dread tomorrow.   Yes, I wholeheartedly dread it, big time.  Tomorrow is the Ukrops 10K for which I have barely prepared.  Ugh.  I know that my come-uppings are on their way, and I am not lookin...
Apr 3, 2008

Fire Station Roulette

We have initiated a No Fire Station Left Behind Policy.  Well, I kind of feel forced into it because we had been to our fire station so many times.  They were always hospitable and all, but I didn&#...
Mar 28, 2008

What a Difference Two Half-Days Make!

Whew!  I am definitely thanking God it’s Friday more than usual today!  Yes, I have survived Spring Break, Toddler Style.  When you think about it, Sam’s preschool is only a measly six ...
Mar 23, 2008

Spring Break a la Sam

This week Sam is on spring break.  Sure, the poor guy needs to get away from the rigors of finger painting and the grind of Tues/Thurs mornings from 9:30-12:30 in the Green Room.  Really, though, si...
Mar 18, 2008

Fireman Sam to the Rescue!

The Saminator has been obsessed with fire engines since before he could walk, but now it is at a whole new level.  For the past couple of weeks, Sam has worn his red plastic fire helmet everywhere. Â...
Mar 17, 2008

A Weekend Away, Hurray!

Ah, the phrase alone takes me away without even having to go anywhere.  And the beauty of it is that I did get to go somewhere, too!  Yes, I went to DC for a fun-filled three-day weekend with two ol...