Just a few days ago, Abby brought home a sample story from her “writing portfolio.” (Did we have portfolios in 1st grade? I don’t think so. I’m pretty sure I was still eating paste until at least age 8.) Anyway, it seemed so appropriate for this weekend’s celebration. In case it’s not readable, here’s her [...]

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Wowwwwwwwwwwwww… How exactly does a blogger post the same video twice — in a row — and not realize it for DAYS? I don’t know the answer to that question. But clearly, I was overdue for a BREAK. The first two days of school went well for the kids. But enough about them… They were [...]

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You guys. I had an epiphany this week. Think you can handle it? It’s just as profound as you’d expect from me. Okay, here it is: The transition to summer is really hard once you have kids in school. I KNOW! Deep, am I right? You probably oughta write that down. Or quote me on [...]

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TO DO LIST FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009 DAY: Go to kids’ school for “Hat Party” where kids get honored for all the reading they’ve done in a month. Wonder how I’d feel about wearing a paper-thin plastic “construction” hat with reading stickers on it if I was 11. Rejoice that I will never again [...]

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An open letter. Dear Local School District, Thank you for the kind note that you sent home with my daughter Hannah on Friday. From what you’ve written, I see that we have once again run afoul of your attendance policy. The printout you attached to the note made it clear that Hannah has missed school [...]

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I just looked back at two recent posts, and I seem to have gotten into a Style and Steph rut. So. This post will not contain anything related to me or my style. Wait. It WILL be related to me. But I won’t SAY my name or the other “s” word. Back to business: Today [...]

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I’ve had a weird day. It started out so good, too. Kids off to the first day of school, me home to the first day of the rest of my life. Lots of contented sighing punctuated by silence. I had a fabulous time reading blogs, checking email, chatting with the hubby, and just chilling out. [...]

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