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Adventures at the Mall – now with coupons!

Monday, July 31st, 2006

A very dangerous event occured when Obachan handed me a Janeville coupon.
This all started when we went shopping at the mall together a couple of weeks ago. When she bought some clothes for the kids at Gymboree, she earned Gymbucks to go with it. So, when she went back to pick out some [...]



What a toddler wants: Elmo panties

Friday, July 28th, 2006

Yesterday was a big day – the Munchkin finally pooped in the potty again (after an almost two-week refusal to do so)! I think I just caught her at the right time.
We’re attempting to introduce some new techniques into our potty training. The Munchkin has become quite complacent about getting a sticker [...]



Happiness is cheap

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

Last week when I had the kids out shopping at the mall, the Munchkin found a penny on the floor in the lounge outside of the bathrooms. She was thrilled. “Mommy, I go throw penny in fountain?” she asked eagerly.
It was as simple as that: finding a penny and getting to toss it [...]



Now you see it…

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

Now you don’t.

Ten inches have left my head and are on their way to Locks of Love. It feels very strange – my hair has never been this short. My neck itches. I’m sure I’ll get used to it, and my hair grows back fairly quickly. It might be back down [...]