From the monthly archives:

February 2012

Whispering In the Dark

by Kristi on February 15, 2012 · 2 comments


We switch off bedtimes. I read a story to GG at night and sing him a song. He’s very demanding at night. After I sing a song (usually the same one EVERY night - Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree), he has to lay on me and we cuddle. My favorite time. Then he has [...]

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Happy Valentine’s Day from Sweets Indeed

by Kristi on February 14, 2012 · 0 comments


I won these adorable candy skewers from Sweets Indeed a custom candy and dessert station located in Los Angeles, CA. It was perfect timing as I had nothing planned for Valentine’s Day for Griffin! Sam had some cards and pencils but the younger classes always go FULL OUT in craziness. So I had him pass [...]

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School Open House Rules

by Kristi on February 13, 2012 · 1 comment


Our school’s Open House is this Friday and every single child is SO excited to share their hard work. S has been talking about it for days. She keeps telling me that when I come in to the classroom, I have to look at the floor! I told her that I will try to drop [...]

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It’s School Deposit Time

by Kristi on February 10, 2012 · 1 comment


Every year it seems to be earlier and earlier. The school starts prepping the parents. Open House plans are in full effect to ‘wow’ us into sending in that precious deposit to mark our spot for next year. Holy crap, we are spending HOW MUCH in private school? It always necessitates the freak out conversation. “Should [...]

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The Ongoing Dramatic Saga

by Kristi on February 7, 2012 · 2 comments


Some people have all the luck in potty training. You think you can go a few days or weeks with some bribes and then at some point it will work. Well good for you. *grumbles* Just kidding, Dave. We’ve been at these bribes for almost a year now. The list is long, my friends. It [...]

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RIP Grammy

by Kristi on February 6, 2012 · 3 comments


04/24/1924 – 02/05/2012 I’m glad you aren’t feeling any more pain.  #CancerSucks      

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