Well, after all the planning and preparation, tonight’s open house was pretty uneventful. Upon meeting the kids’ teachers, I think they might be just perfect. Charlie’s teacher seems tough and organized. Hannah’s seems really kind. And Abby’s seems to be very savvy. I’m pretty happy about the outcome. As for my other commitment, I think [...]

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Charlie comes home tomorrow, and I can’t wait. When he drives up in the afternoon, I’ll be waiting eagerly, poised by the back door. And as he swings the door open wide and our eyes lock, my joy will cause me to leap toward – and right past – him with my purse and keys [...]

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I am tired of my children. Can I say that? I promise I have good reasons. I present to you Exhibit A: The afternoon trip to Publix. We park and enter the store. LC (10yo boy): Can I push the cart? Without either of the girls riding it? Me: Okay, LC is pushing the cart. [...]

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