Reunion

When your child plays competitive soccer, you become a part of a very small, close-knit community.
After being a part of this “family” for a number of years, you begin running into soccer people everywhere!
The best part about this family is watching the kids grow up.  It’s also the hardest part because, as they get older, [...]

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My Week – In Pictures

I’ve been a bad blogger this week.
Life has been hectic with me taking on a two-month subbing gig (yay for me!).  Soccer season officially kicked off, and I also attended the football game tonight.  As a result, the pictures are few in number.  I trust you’ll forgive me.  I hope to have some knitting stuff [...]

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My Crazy Brother

Yesterday, while I was pulling out photo albums for Chicky (she’s designing her senior ad for the yearbook), I came across her academic portfolio.  It is a snapshot of some of her best work and assessments from first through third grades.
The first thing I saw when I opened the binder was a self-portrait that Chicky [...]

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The Red Plate

Last night we had a fancy dinner…chicken fingers and French fries.
Chicky got to eat her gourmet dinner on a very special plate…

This, my friends, is the Red Plate.
The Mr.’s aunt gave us this plate early in our marriage…perhaps the first Christmas after Chicky was born.
It came in a pretty box with a permanent marker.
The intent [...]

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An Old Memory

Today, when Rooster and I got home from running errands, I saw my neighbor sitting outside, watching her two young children play.
As I said hello, her son said, “Watch me.”
His mom explained that 15 minutes earlier, he had learned how to ride his bicycle.
This was significant to me because just last week, as his mom [...]

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Ouch!

That’s what the back of Rooster’s arms looked like yesterday when he got home from Band Camp.
It was only Day 2 of a two-week camp.
He used sunscreen but, obviously, forgot a couple of places.
Can you say aloe?

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Soccer Chick Has to Pay the Piper

Ir’s 6am, and I’m wondering why in the world I’m awake.
This new schedule I have of staying up late and sleeping in is fantastic.  Except for the days when you’ve got parenting things to take care of.
Just as I was getting ready to head to bed last night, I received an email from my cell [...]

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Let’s Have a Yard Sale!

Saturday loomed early; the alarm clock went off at the bright old hour of 5am, and I was none too pleased.  It’s a good thing I love my children.  Maybe they’ll appreciate it one day.
The reason why my feet hit the floor at such a ridiculous hour was not because I like watching the sun [...]

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A Hair-Raising Start to the Day

Weekdays in the AuburnChick home do not exactly flow smoothly…all of the time…despite the routine we’ve established.  Try to throw one extra thing in, and chaos reigns.
Know what I’m talking about?
I’m sure you have no idea as your lives probably run according to clockwork.
Yeah right…and I look like Heidi Klum.
Well, last night, Rooster decided he [...]

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More Evidence That the Kids are Growing Up

Four family members…four different bottles of shampoo.  I cannot believe I spent $25 at Target today on shampoo, one bottle of conditioner, and a can of shaving cream.  Ahhh…the price of beauty.

I’m sure you’re wondering why in the world I’m bothering to post about this.

Well, take a closer look at one of  the bottles:

The above [...]

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