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A Peek Into My Evening

Ilinap · September 29, 2011 ·

Just a few things of note from last night. I have a mind dump of sorts. Consider yourselves warned. Deal wrote a thank you note to Barack Obama. He got the book Of Thee I Sing and thinks Obama himself sent it to him. I can't break it to him that I got the book at Costco. … [Read more...] about A Peek Into My Evening

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Pigskin Bliss – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · September 28, 2011 ·

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Tags: Bird, brothers, Deal, fun, happy hour, play

Bird’s Bento – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · September 21, 2011 ·

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Like Kids in a Candy Store – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · September 14, 2011 ·

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Tags: Bird, brothers, children, Deal, kids, vacation, wordless Wednesday

On the Ledge – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · September 7, 2011 ·

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In My Son’s Eyes

Ilinap · August 31, 2011 ·

It seems cliche to say we see things differently when we have children. It's almost pathetically trite to say we "notice the little things" or realize we must "stop and smell the roses." Oh, parenting is chock full of cliches. I do see the world differently now that I'm a mother, … [Read more...] about In My Son’s Eyes

Tags: Bird, children, parenting, poverty, responsibility

Bird Turns 8

Ilinap · August 29, 2011 ·

Free digital slideshow customized with Smilebox I blinked. And then he was eight. Eight years ago today I was being poked by a gruff anesthesiologist with the thickest Southern accent I had ever heard. His bedside manner was atrocious, and what he lacked in charm he … [Read more...] about Bird Turns 8

Tags: Bird, birthday, children, family, love, motherhood

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