Monthly Archives: April 2012

My less spectacular parenting moments.

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Recently I watched SuperNanny on t.v. and immediately felt better about myself.  Yes, I sometimes wear my shirt inside-out at the grocery store, but at least I’m not on national television displaying my ineptness for all the world to see. … Continue reading →

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Saying goodbye to the baby days and saying hello to more cupboard space.

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Sometimes when I look at the younger moms around me who are just starting out on their child raising journey I get a little bit jealous. I’m never going to be pregnant again.  I’m never going to feel that overwhelming … Continue reading →

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Eleven reasons why I suspect I am not exactly normal.

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

1-  Whenever I hear the word ‘golden’ I immediately start singing “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket” from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory inside my head.  And if I hear the phrase ‘cheer up’ I instantly start humming “Cheer Up Charlie” … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

My wish this Easter, gentle reader, is that you are surrounded with loved ones in a beautiful place. I hope you have laughter and smiles. I hope there is egg dying.  Lots and lots of messy, wonderful egg dying. And … Continue reading →

Posted in family, musings, outings and trips | 2 Comments

Give me a break.

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

Things have been falling to pieces over here at Bunkersdown. First it was the refrigerator, a very costly breakdown that caused my eye to develop an annoying twitch.  Next our printer/copier stopped working.  I use that printer several times a … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeschooling | 3 Comments

Do-si-do

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

The stars at night shine big and bright <clap, clap, clap, clap> deep in the heart of Indiana.

Posted in The Little Girl | 5 Comments

Spiritual pizza

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Twice a year all over the world, the members of my religion stay home on Sunday instead of going to worship services and listen to church leaders via television and internet.  We call it General Conference and it’s a great … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Arts, musings | 1 Comment