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I’m so excited that the Olympi…

I’m so excited that the Olympics start this week! I know, I know, the opening ceremonies are usually too artsy for me, but I can’t wait!

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I never realized Mary Poppins …

I never realized Mary Poppins was supposed to have been Mr. Banks nanny when he was a child–that puts a whole new twist on the story…

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Found a tweed skirt today–ver…

Found a tweed skirt today–very tempting, as I’ve been wanting tweed for a few years now. I have a coupon that’s good in a few weeks-maybe!

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And, I got to see the inside o…

And, I got to see the inside of an Amtrak train car when I dropped her off today–nicer than I thought! Who knew they had coach + business?

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Trying to get back on schedule…

Trying to get back on schedule after a nice four day visit with my mom–it’s so easy to let the housework go when we have company!

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Well, that’s news to me! I th…

Well, that’s news to me! I thought my Mister was already in love! I’ve been replaced by something called “TextMate?”

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He looked very pleased with hi…

He looked very pleased with his appearance, btw…almost to the point of preening a bit! Where did he learn that? Like a vain peacock!

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Too cute! Moose brought me hi…

Too cute! Moose brought me his clothes so I could help him get dressed, and when he was, he went and checked himself out in the mirror!

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I would love to get more books…

I would love to get more books about astronomy for Turkey, but they all discuss the “big bang.” Something I’ll address eventually, not now.

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Turkey just pointed out that i…

Turkey just pointed out that it looks like Bunny’s Cabbage Patch baby has a “hair tornado” The weird thing is, I can’t really disagree!

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Baseball-loving, book-reading, church-going, history-studying, Lego-building, homeschooling, sometimes-fashionista, Anglophile writer and photographer MrsMommy to Turkey (20), Bunny (19), Moose (17), Ladybug (16), and Chickadee (11). Married to my Mister for 21 fun years!

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