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Healthy Unhappiness

Posted on September 7, 2006
by Aimee

When I was pregnant, I enhaled every parenting book possible. Jeff got me one that summed up all the current philosphies and strategies and it definitely had some interesting stuff in it. But one little diagram stood out for me as a major "a-ha!" moment,…

10 Years of Marriage

Posted on May 26, 2006
by Aimee

Dear Bryan, Today, we celebrate 10 years of being married. We happen to be in Mexico, but I have a Blogging Fairy that took care of posting this for me. I can't believe it's been 10 years... well, nearly 14 years if you count the…

Heaven is…

Posted on February 19, 2006
by Aimee

...Sleeping in till 9:30am, not having to cook and eating breakfast leftovers from your husband and son, and then taking a leisurely shower with hot water that lasts throughout, even though you take the time to shave your legs...(*On that note, I would love to…

How do I love thee(s)?

Posted on February 14, 2006
by Aimee

Declan is so freaking thoughtful, it makes my heart hurt. While working on Valentine's cards for his class last night, he set several aside for me, "to show Mommy how much I love her." Well, Bugaboo - I love you too. A lot. A LOT…

For My Oma

Posted on February 13, 2006
by Aimee

I am feeling guilty that I did not talk about her in January, her birthday month... so let's talk about her today... on the anniversary of her death. And when I say my Oma, I mean Karolina... not Declan's Oma, who is my mom Greta.…

Rio and I can’t think of an R word for Skiing

Posted on February 9, 2006
by Aimee

First, Rio is doing much better than expected. Proving she is a fighter, she has been really calm, not having trouble breathing and eating like a horse. (The doc said that when she loses any of the 3 A’s, it would be time for her…

Mall Fruit

Posted on February 9, 2006
by Aimee

We often go to the mall to play on the oversized breakfast foods. Declan calls them simply "The Mall Fruit," but there are also waffles, eggs, sausage and bacon. This little slice of heaven is heavily padded and a place for kids to run around…