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Bunked – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · August 18, 2010 ·

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Tags: Bird, brothers, Deal, travel, vacation, wordless Wednesday

It’s Not Even the First Day of Kindergarten Yet and Mommy’s a Wreck

Ilinap · August 16, 2010 ·

In my house August is all about birthdays. We squeal and fuss over Mac Daddy, trying to get him as excited about his birthday as we are. Then we shift gears to dote on Bird, who needs no nudging in the I'm So Excited It's My Birthday I'm Gonna Wet My Pants department. We also … [Read more...] about It’s Not Even the First Day of Kindergarten Yet and Mommy’s a Wreck

Tags: Deal, education, fear, growing up, motherhood, parenting, school

Key West Lemonade – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · August 13, 2010 ·

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjF1bG5LUcs&feature=related Mac Daddy shares a birthday with our dear friend Shan. We used to raise the roof and celebrate together every year. That was before we had mortgages and student loans and unwieldy nose hair and thighs that touch … [Read more...] about Key West Lemonade – 5:00 Fridays

Everything I Ever Needed to Know About Life I Learned at BlogHer

Ilinap · August 11, 2010 ·

We are all people, human, fallible yet beautiful. Bloggers are changing the world, one megabyte at a time. We all have bits of faulty wiring and flickering bulbs but we all light up when we smile. We glow when we laugh. Unicorns are more creepy than bedazzling. With … [Read more...] about Everything I Ever Needed to Know About Life I Learned at BlogHer

Tags: blog, BlogHer, community, friendship, fun, motherhood, writing

Italy on My Mind – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · August 11, 2010 ·

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Tags: family, fun, Italy, travel, vacation, wordless Wednesday

Cure for the Common Cold Martini – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · August 6, 2010 ·

I've been feeling a bit sluggish this week. I lucked out and made three trips over the summer in perfect health. This, despite the hackers and wheezers who seem to use pocketed snot rags (also known as the handkerchief and regarded as a posh accoutrement to one's outfit for some … [Read more...] about Cure for the Common Cold Martini – 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, fun, happy hour, sick

Under the Roman Sun – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · August 4, 2010 ·

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Tags: Italy, travel, vacation, wordless Wednesday

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