Category Archives: ani-dotes
glimpses
Yesterday, I picked Ani up from a two-week stay at her dad’s house. He tried to push for a longer stay. I attempted to feel her out over the phone as to what she wanted to do and, failing to … Continue reading
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Oh my friggin’ gawd – my child is 11!!
Dear daughter o’ mine: Last week you turned 11 years old. This is a huge turning point in your life, and in our relationship. The teen years can turn even the sweetest of dispositions sour. I’ve seen young preteens act … Continue reading
pre-teenhood
In April, my daughter turned ten. Let me rephrase that – on April 6th, the day ten years ago that I labored for forty-seven hours to bring new life into the world, my baby, my sweet dancing laughing precocious little … Continue reading
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dreams I’ve had this week….
and Ani started her own art journal: She left me a present on the sidewalk: I’ve been trying to keep my chin up. Trying to not let disappointment and frustration set in. An in land hurricane destroyed my sister’s house … Continue reading
a lovely spring day with my banani
Analise is on spring break this week and yesterday was my day off, so we had a mommy/daughter day. First we went to see Monsters vs. Aliens. I hesitated to shell out the extra bucks to see it in 3-d … Continue reading
new vintage duds
One of the best parts about living in the new town – my absolute favorite vintage shop is less than ten miles away. I’ve added a dozen or so new dresses to my collection since we moved here. ‘Course, in … Continue reading
and this is why I love her
At the dinner table last night Ani, through a mouthful of noodles, exclaimed, “I LOVE spaghetti….and flesh.” “FLESH??” My dad repeated. “Flesh.” She replied with a nod of her head. Apparently, along with my eye color and love of books, … Continue reading
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the weewee puncher
Supermom is obsessed with buying DVDs. It works out well for me – especially during weeks like this one where I’m too depressed to get out of bed or concentrate on a book. I can raid her movie stash and … Continue reading
I doubt we’ll make it there this summer…
by Analise, age 8 "My dream vacation will be in Africa. I want to bring Samantha with. I’m going to ride a plane. I want to see tigers! They eat meat. I will stand far away. I will drink coconut … Continue reading
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countdown!
The countdown has started – 2 weeks until we move. And are we ready? Puh-lease. When am I ever ready for anything? I have packed up two of my bookcases and my winter clothing. That’s not so bad. That only … Continue reading
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