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Folded laundry this week with my family.
We've never really discussed how we'd do this task.
We all just pitch in and do it.
I thought of that as we folded together and smiled.
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This made me think of how Mark and I never really discussed
how we'd function as a couple and family.
We didn't hammer out specifics and divvy up responsibilities.
He has just always treated me well and genuinely,
so by natural extension, things work out at home.
And I'm grateful.
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My SIL Emily is
on a trip to Paris!
Her father not only helped her with her ticket,
but drove 10 hours to her new home in another state
(she just moved)
to watch the kids for 10 days for her
since her husband is new at his job.
Um, wow.
I'm so excited to hear about her trip when she returns!
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There is something so happy about a dog's wagging tail.
Seeing Scout's tail wagging happily brings smiles to all our faces.
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Jimmy told me this week that
Steve Perry (of Journey fame) is Portuguese.
I can't remember if I knew that, but it was cool to hear!
From wikipedia:
Born in Hanford, California, Perry is of Portuguese heritage (his parents are from the Azores islands of Portugal). Perry grew up interested in music, as his father, Ray Pereira (who later changed his last name to Perry), was a vocalist.
Neat!
I used to love the song "Oh Sherry."
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We just realized that it's been almost 10 years since medical school graduation
and our student loans are higher now than when Mark graduated.
(And yes, we're paying them).
Damn interest.
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This was after reading
an article that said
that people average $24,000 in student loans.
They called those student loans the "
anti-dowry." Nice.
So if ours are about 6 times as much,
what would be the name for that?
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Thing 1 is getting used to her orthodontic work.
It's been a learning process -- figuring out how to chew and talk
with those things in your mouth.
They're called Twin Blocks.
A year of that and then braces.
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Thing 2 is having a labial frenectomy done soon.
(You can see
pictures here, but beware, they're not for the squeamish).
His is growing down between his 2 front teeth and separating them,
so they're going to clip it.
This stuff just tears at you as a mom. :(
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On a happier note,
Thing 2 had his first baseball game yesterday and it was
SO MUCH FUN to watch.
The kids on the teams are SO cute in their uniforms.
And our Thing 2 is very athletic.
(And so cute in his uniform!)
Pictures to come.
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Thing 1 is on a Track and Field team
and is really enjoying that.
It's especially fun that she gets to run track with friends.
She also has another violin recital coming up.
She plays beautifully.
Carnegie, here we come!
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I love, love, love our kids' ages.
All ages are great for different reasons.
I am REALLY enjoying them and their friends
and their activities.
I sincerely enjoy being with my kids.
They are fantastic people.
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I'm pretty Internet savvy and I love computer technology,
but I am technologically resistant to new gadgets
like mp3 players and digital cameras and cell phones.
It's a love-hate thing with that stuff.
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I surprised Mark with something really cool.
He gets to spend a weekend working side by side
with an award-winning chef from Mexico
learning the ins and outs of Mexican cooking (his favorite)!
It is SUCH a neat class and it's hosted at a local B&B.
We couldn't make an overnight weekend of it
(I asked my Mom to come down and watch the kids, but it didn't work out)
but I do get to join him for dinner at least
thanks to some friends of ours.
We are really excited!
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When I was little, my uncle woke me up in the night,
I got dressed up, and we watched Princess Diana and Prince Charles marry
while we had tea and crumpets.
Now, Prince William and Kate Middleton are marrying in 2 days.
Are YOU watching the royal wedding?
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