Author: Aimee

Gratitude

  • Posted on November 23, 2012
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It's been a rough few years. I have talked about it here, and you all have been so supportive, and I can't tell you how much it has helped me, emotionally.But someone took it upon themselves to help us, financially.An anonymous letter arrived the other…
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An Absolute Joy

  • Posted on November 15, 2012
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I know I will jinx myself the minute I hit publish, but I really feel like I must document this period in Declan's life. Eight was nice, nine was lovely - but 10? It has been an absolute joy.Sure, my kid is not perfect, and…
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I Am Ready To Travel Again

  • Posted on November 15, 2012
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It's been a while since we have gone anywhere, mainly due to all those surgeries I had on my ear in 2011. Right now, we are looking next year with a new optimism. Work is picking up for both Bryan and Giese Media - and…
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Instagram Faves, Using Hashtags To Your Advantage

  • Posted on November 13, 2012
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We all love Instagram, right?But sometimes it gets to be kind of a mess.And honestly, the people who hashtag like a mofo drive me a little crazy.To be clear. The people who hashtag with SPAM drive me crazy. Using tags like #50likes when they have…
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Thank You, America.

  • Posted on November 7, 2012
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I have to admit, I have been feeling a bit down-trodden lately.But my country gave me reason to hope last night.I have a president committed to helping everyone. And, honestly, even more exciting... there were so many other things that happened last night that were…
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Obama & Romney: Their Personal Stories

  • Posted on November 2, 2012
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I have often said that I like the level of homework coming out of Declan's school. It's very Goldilocks: not too much, not too little. And when they are given larger projects to do over a period time - they are interesting, engaging and employ…
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The Middle School Conundrum

  • Posted on October 23, 2012
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Tonight, we attend our first open house for Middle School.Middle School. The years where children become tweens and start growing hair in weird places.Long ago, when Declan started Kindergarten, we hemmed and hawed over that decision. Declan made the cut off for his school year…
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