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The Fifth Day of Christmas

On the fifth day of Christmas.....   .....fi-ive things that sing. For the second year, we have the droids you may or may not be looking for along with Merry Darth and Yoda Claus, singing joyfully in the front yard.  On the front porch our little snow friend is singing a familiar tune. Better than… Continue reading The Fifth Day of Christmas

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The Countdown is ON

Around here we have some countdowns going on.  Several actually.  It didn't occur to me today which one might be foremost in my mind, in my subconscious even, until I saw this on the road while Miss Sophie and I were taking our morning constitutional earlier today. The first thing that came to my mind… Continue reading The Countdown is ON

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Knowing Who Your People Are

Cooter and I were out and about on Tuesday afternoon, just the two of us.  It's a rare occurrence that we're alone together, and when it happens, he is full of stories and questions and thoughts to share. Full. I was driving from one place to another, and that precious voice I will never tire… Continue reading Knowing Who Your People Are

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In the Rain with Padme and Boba Fett

Last Sunday on the BigTrip, Cooter was in hog heaven.  His smile couldn't get any brighter, and I'm pretty sure his face hurt from smiling so much.  I know mine did, and I was just smiling from seeing his joy. Does it get any better for a Mama? My little guy is perhaps the biggest… Continue reading In the Rain with Padme and Boba Fett

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Running Lines

This evening as I was doing the "finishing up the day" tasks, I was running back over lines from today.  And giggling.  And that's a good thing.  Laughter over misread words and losing track of time and general silliness--I'll take it. This morning the littles and I were out together.  Cooter, my little guy, was… Continue reading Running Lines

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His Best Day Ever

Tonight my oldest asked our little guy, age 6, when was his best day ever.  He answered, "Today.  Right now." Why? Because he was finally watching a few minutes of Star Wars.  The actual movie--not the Lego's version that I hoped would appease him a little longer.  He was so excited he could hardly sit… Continue reading His Best Day Ever