With the help of random.org, a winner has been selected! Congratulations to FiddleDeeDee! As the winner, she can choose a new pair of Crocs up to $50 in value! And after her recent spill in her heeled Crocs, she might be looking for a more flat, sneaker-like pair, such as the Torrey. [...]
Entries from August 2009
August 31, 2009
A Colorful Start
I’m proud mama this week. My 7 y.o. started second grade at a new school and my 4 y.o. began her first week at preschool. Both girls had a wonderful week and I couldn’t be happier. It’s going to be a great year! I have always loved Colors by Kira Willey. Its simple melody and [...]
August 27, 2009
Like a Bad Disney Movie
My runs this week have felt like a bad Disney movie. Last Saturday, Tiffany and I rejoined the Striders at the park after a long 3 week absence due to my injury. We ran 6 miles and although it was a struggle, it felt good to run a longer distance again. As we [...]
August 26, 2009
Ready…Set…Learn!
When I dropped Emmalynn off for her first day of preschool, I knew she was in good hands with her teachers, especially since I provided a peace offering. But honestly, this preschool just feels like a second-home. I walked her to her new classroom and her best friend, Sarah, rushed [...]
August 26, 2009
The Peace Offering
When Emmalynn and I met her preschool teacher the other day, we presented Miss Sharon a gift: a bottle of Mad Housewife Chardonnay. With the wine, I warned Miss Sharon that Emmalynn is nothing like Allana (who she taught 3 years ago). I also explained to her that I would happily provide weekly peace offerings to help soothe the woes away after [...]
August 25, 2009
Not Another Brick in the Wall
As a former teacher, I had grave concerns about some of the policies at my oldest daughter’s school. Despite what is outlined on the school district’s website regarding continuous progress, some schools in the district seem to be moving away from a “continuity of caring”. Such was the case at my daughter’s school. Each [...]
August 24, 2009
Musical Monday: ABC
The summer has just flown by! My 7 y.o. starts second grade at a new school today and my 4 y.o. starts her first day of preschool on Wednesday. Although I am very nervous about all the big changes happening at once, I anticipate that this year will be a good year for both of [...]
August 23, 2009
Giveaway: Fall in Love with Crocs This Fall
This family is full of Crocs. We own several pairs for the simple fact that Crocs are extremely comfortable and very suitable footwear for active families like us. Living in Florida, flip flops are not just a trend, but a lifestyle. Floridians wear flip flops almost all year long and I have [...]
August 21, 2009
The Time Traveler’s Wife
After reading and loving the book, The Time Traveler’s Wife, I couldn’t wait to see the movie. But would the cinematic version of a fantastic novel convert well to the big screen? Many people like me, loved the novel. Others were confused by the constant switching between characters and places in time. Admittedly, I [...]
August 20, 2009
Stay Seated
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve done a lot of sitting. Although I’m finally back on my feet and running again, I’ve retained a lovely leftover spread on my backside from all the sitting. It’s such a great spread. It should have “Land O’Lakes” written all over. *Insert rim shot* But, sitting [...]
