| 12/1 |
12:16 PM |
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Jet lag really doesn’t agree with me at all. E, however, seems to think it’s just fine. |
| 12/1 |
6:49 PM |
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is in the holiday spirit…sort of. Tree is up so I guess I better start shopping! |
| 12/2 |
8:17 AM |
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is wearing her jeans tucked into her socks so they stay down in her boots. It is reminiscent of those tummy sucker inner things worn under nice dresses to “smooth” things out. Neither is sexy when viewed in parts, but as a whole…SO much better. |
| 12/3 |
12:26 PM |
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got lost this morning trying to find a friend’s house that was probably like 4 blocks away from where I was. Oops. Headed into C. London sans sat nav and made my way towards Kings Cross while silently wondering if I’d ever get home. Fortunately I found a place where I’d been lost once before and got home from there without calling A for help. I am an awesome driver. |
| 12/3 |
1:53 PM |
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needs a post-it note. Why do I find them scattered everywhere when I don’t need them and can’t locate a single blessedly restickable little yellow/orange/green/pink square when I do? Why, people? WHY? |
| 12/3 |
3:48 PM |
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would rather be painting and glittering christmas tree decorations. Unfortunately I have to wait for the kids. |
| 12/3 |
7:03 PM |
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Elena: It’s not nice to eat people’s eyeballs…but it’s nice to eat people’s gum. |
| 12/4 |
7:49 PM |
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has two sick kids. L threw up (no other symptoms) and I had to go get him from school and E has a temp and a cold. Poor A has them all by himself tomorrow (I really am sorry.) while I take my driving test and have lunch with my sugar (less) buddies. |
| 12/5 |
7:16 AM |
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is headed to theory test & lunch with friends. A home with sick kids. E has temp & cold & L “had a vomit” @ school yesterday. Poor fam. |
| 12/5 |
8:54 AM |
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passed her theory test. |
| 12/6 |
5:13 PM |
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really just needs every one to be quiet NOW. |
| 12/7 |
2:33 PM |
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has booked her driving test for Jan 7th! |
| 12/7 |
3:07 PM |
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Oh crap. Now it’s booked for THIS SUNDAY!!! Let’s get LEGAL! |
| 12/7 |
6:00 PM |
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thinks it’s fab that when asked where in the world there are volcanoes, L’s first response was Kuwait. |
| 12/8 |
8:18 AM |
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is on the school bus and one of the kids said out of the blue: “*I* am SOOOO Jewish.” Kids are funny. |
| 12/8 |
6:44 PM |
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is slightly distressed that she can’t find her favorite pencil. |
| 12/9 |
7:54 AM |
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Elena just brought me a potato, “because you need it, Mommy.” And I may today. Going out to drive with or without my puking driving instructor. |
| 12/10 |
2:59 PM |
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is tired of roundabouts and sick kids. |
| 12/10 |
10:48 PM |
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After reading about roundabouts for an hour and a half, I have determined that even the people who know how to do them can’t do them properly because of the people who don’t know how to do them driving in them. |
| 12/10 |
11:27 PM |
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is unimpressed with the sore throat, headache, and chills and will now be sipping some tea to try to go to sleep and not dream about roundabouts. |
| 12/12 |
9:14 PM |
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finally saw the X-Factors neighbors on TV, b/c A made me watch. Go back to your own Starbucks, I say. And take your crazy, screaming fans from the middle of the street with you! |
| 12/13 |
8:22 AM |
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Test Day. Elena just threw up. Better her than me though, right? |
| 12/13 |
12:19 PM |
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PAAAAAAASSSSSSSSS! |
| 12/13 |
12:20 PM |
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I passed!! And I didn’t have to do the difficult roundabout. Life is GRAND! |
| 12/13 |
5:26 PM |
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is really, really tired and glad today is over. On to the next thing: packing for our 10-day US trip to Aaron’s fam’s, Omaha, and N&A’s next weekend. Looking forward to it, but sad there’s no Mac love this time.  |
| 12/13 |
9:19 PM |
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has always been distracted by shiny objects. Glitter is no different. |
| 12/14 |
1:35 PM |
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is struggling today. ugh. |
| 12/14 |
3:06 PM |
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is an ambidriver. |
| 12/14 |
7:06 PM |
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wishes we didn’t have to wear clothes for the next five days so I wouldn’t have to keep up with the laundry before we leave. |
| 12/15 |
7:21 AM |
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made Yorkshire pudding last night and it was a hit. I even impressed me! |
| 12/15 |
11:57 AM |
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enjoyed a trip to the grocery store and a cup of tea with a friend this morning. What a lovely surprise! |
| 12/15 |
1:57 PM |
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If you are looking for a place to make donations this holiday season, this is a great one. Happy Holidays Shannon, Matt, Waverly, and Oliver.  You guys are always in my thoughts! |
| 12/15 |
5:54 PM |
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is headed out with A to see Inherit the Wind. It’s freaking cold out there, but it’ll be a fun night anyway! |
| 12/16 |
8:59 AM |
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it’s snowing! |
| 12/16 |
3:28 PM |
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does not want to be doing any of the things she’s supposed to be doing. |
| 12/16 |
6:21 PM |
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Word on the street is that we are definitely staying in London summer 2011! Bring on the visitors. |
| 12/17 |
6:45 AM |
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needs to go to bed every night at 7.30. Maybe her grammar will be better today as well. |
| 12/17 |
12:40 PM |
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thinks it’s time that the world decides on a single voltage. I own one of each of everything, so I don’t care who wins – just DECIDE. |
| 12/18 |
11:19 AM |
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is channeling her Grandma B: leftovers made into a completely different lunch today. And fridge is cleared out for the trip tomorrow. |
| 12/19 |
8:29 AM |
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got props for festive socks in airport security. |
| 12/21 |
8:22 PM |
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Walmart at 4 a.m. |
| 12/21 |
9:49 PM |
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is only functioning on a very basic level and can’t be counted on for conversations, answers, or anything that requires thought. |
| 12/22 |
1:23 PM |
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Is headed to O town today! |
| 12/22 |
5:01 PM |
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is not feeling 100% and would like some chicken and rice soup for the road. |
| 12/22 |
11:07 PM |
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made it to Omaha and is sitting in Megan’s beautiful house waiting for Mia to wake after greeting George and Stan. |
| 12/23 |
9:58 PM |
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misses her sister and wishes we could be together sometime this trip. |
| 12/23 |
9:58 PM |
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My new favorite christmas carol: White Wine in the Sun. |
| 12/24 |
9:22 PM |
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is crafty. |
| 12/24 |
10:45 PM |
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is listening to the ice fall and watching Yo Gabba Gabba. It is a cozy afternoon. |
| 12/24 |
10:45 PM |
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is listening to the ice fall and watching Yo Gabba Gabba. It is a cozy afternoon. |
| 12/27 |
12:27 AM |
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is happy to be relaxing with her parents, Neal and Ang, and the kiddos. |
| 12/27 |
12:28 AM |
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is happy to be relaxing with the parental figures and N&A in the warmth of a cozy house as the snow continues to fall! |
| 12/27 |
9:53 PM |
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really should have used a sewing machine, but hand sewn isn’t looking too bad – just taking a long time. |
| 12/28 |
1:40 AM |
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is in a silent house and it is heavenly. |
| 12/30 |
9:37 AM |
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is glad to be home. |
| 12/30 |
9:13 PM |
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Elena has a new name for Macey: Honkey. She will not stop saying it. |
| 12/31 |
9:12 PM |
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My resolution: Do more of the things I love to do. This is going to be great for me, but unfortunately for you all it will probably mean crafty, handmade gifts. Sighs of dismay will be interpreted as “Heidi, I LOVE it. Thank you SO much!!” |
| 12/31 |
9:25 PM |
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Happy New Year from those of us going to bed by 10. |
