Author: Aimee

Kindergarten is the New 6th Grade

  • Posted on November 16, 2007
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One of Declan's homework assignments last night was to draw an outline of himself and then correctly draw where his internal organs were. I swear to God, the only one we told him to do were his intestines. We figured they needed to "represent" given…
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No one has passed out… yet.

  • Posted on November 15, 2007
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Guess what Declan got for his birthday?!? Yes! AQUA DOTS!Now that the friend who gave him the toy and I have exchanged some humorous emails over it, I feel I can publicly tease her about it without feeling passive aggressive. Sure, she feels horrible, but…
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World Diabetes Day

  • Posted on November 14, 2007
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I don't post about my diabetes much. Mainly because I am under tight control. My HA1C usually hovers in the high 5's which technically makes it as if my body doesn't even feel any diabetic symptoms. But it certainly does not make me non-diabetic.They found…
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The Nonviolent Hitters Club

  • Posted on November 13, 2007
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We had Declan's first Parent-Teacher conference for Kindergarten last week. Once we got past the perfunctory academic crap, I asked the real question that is on the mind of every Kindie parent."How is he doing socially?"Because Declan has always been a touch shy. Not around…
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Recent Declanisms

  • Posted on November 11, 2007
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Declan: "Mama, please don't go over the speed limit... but drive home as quickly as you can. I have to go pee REAL bad."==============Declan: "I wish the front door was made of peanut butter. Then we could lick our way out."==============Aimee: {singing to the tune…
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Where Does Your Candidate Stand On Healthcare?

  • Posted on November 10, 2007
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This is a huge issue for me because our insurance renewals just came back with a 20% hike.TWENTY PERCENT.And that is after a 3% healthy group discount.We are scrambling to figure out what to do, but I am absolutely shocked that the insurance company would…
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