Boots on the Ground

Posted by on Jul 4, 2005 in dish | 0 comments Little brother is home!!We finally got the call saying that baby bro, the MP who’s been in Iraq since January, is home for some R&R. He’s stateside for a couple of weeks, then back on the transport for another trip to the desert.While he’s here, we’ll marvel over the 30+ pounds he’s lost thanks to the heat and the Army food. We’ll hug on him and be glad...
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Sickies

Posted by on Jun 22, 2005 in dish | 1 comment First day of summer arrived yesterday, and as per normal, someone in my house is sick. This time, DD succumbs. She has a fever, which we attribute to too much time in the pool and too little water to drink. Last night, she starts complaining that her throat hurts, and this morning, the barfing ensues.Lovely.It’s fascinating that things that revolt you personally (I’d almost rather...
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New Pup!

Posted by on Jun 2, 2005 in dish | 0 comments Jester1 Originally uploaded by invergarry. School’s out, so today we picked up our new baby. It’s been a while since I’ve had a puppy in the house, so the whole housebreaking/crate training thing seems new. So far, so good–he’s been great! The kids–our personal ones and all the neighbors’ critters–are in LOVE. So are we.What’s in a name?...
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and one Great Big Boy

Posted by on Apr 19, 2005 in dish | 0 comments My son is eight today! He’s having a big week–lost a tooth last night (the Tooth Fairy brought a Sacajawea dollar for it), birthday today. Steaks for everyone at Roadhouse Grill tonight, birthday party on the weekend. In the spirit of home improvement, he’s getting a solar-system painted on the walls, new floors, and a bunk bed.I can’t believe he’s that old.I...
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Puppy Love

Posted by on Apr 10, 2005 in dish | 1 comment Last July, I lost my cocker spaniel, Jack. He was fourteen and, as nearly everyone said, one of the best cockers they’d ever met. None of the stereotypical cocker problems like bad ears, peeing, etc.–just a fabulous, funny dog. I cried for a week when I lost him.Lately, DH and I have been talking about getting a puppy. The kids are asking, and I think I’m finally ready. Not...
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