July 2012

Winning

July 31, 2012
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In the battle of IKEA Furniture v. Me, I think the side table is winning. I put about 15 minutes of valiant effort in last night and didn’t get very far at all.  But tonight… tonight, I shall succeed.    Second win of the day was a win on my behalf – this dinner. The [...]

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Olympic Meltdowns

July 31, 2012
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Is everyone enjoying the Olympics?  I’m obsessed.  So far, I’ve watched a ton of swimming and gymnastics, as well as some table tennis and weightlifting.  But I’m most excited for the triathlon, which will take place on August 4 and 7.  Go Team USA! Source   Equally exciting: a full fridge.  Aren’t meals so much [...]

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Newborn Baby Gear: What We Love

July 31, 2012
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Everyone talks about how mommas-to-be experience an urge to ‘nest’ right before their baby comes – and part of this nesting phenomenon is buying baby gear.  I know that I really worried about buying all the right gadgets and gizmos – as well as the right necessities, too.  Being stocked up and supplied makes you [...]

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Stalled Out

July 30, 2012
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First things first:  Is this not the creepiest of all creepy rest stop bathrooms? The creepiness was compounded by the fact that the door didn’t lock.  And to think – I was hoping they had a changing table in there!  Oh lord.   Well, that may be the grossest picture that I’ve ever opened a [...]

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