I need these on Post It notes…

I’m thankful I get to drink filtered water every day.
I’m thankful my daughter is healthy.
I’m thankful we live in a nice house–better than the majority of the world.
I’m thankful we have so many good friends and family.
I’m thankful my husband loves me.
I’m thankful for accessible healthcare.
I’m thankful for our car.
I’m thankful that I get to be [...]

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Say What?

It snowed 3 inches last night. I guess the thing that irritates me most about snow, is when it never gets in the forecast till just before it snows. Somebody at msn weather needs a paycut.
So I want to move. We live in a condo, and this summer I really want a garden. Last summer [...]

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ten reasons i hate hot tubs

They always smell funny–like chlorine, and after a while it makes my eyes burn.
they constantly recirculate dead skin cells and hair.
relatively small amount of water + multiple people = not enough water to properly dilute grossness.
they never ever ever get cleaned properly.
if you use a public one at a hotel/sports club/resort, the most frequent users [...]

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holding the baby with one hand

and typing with the other. We had one of those days, her and I. Not a bad day, but just the kind of day where you look back with a big whoosh of relief at the end of all the busyness and realize you still accomplished nothing. not the best feeling.

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every day for a year

what if i blogged every day? i might forget or go away over night…i might want to use the “back” button too often. but every day for a year? Hmmm…
Today is Violet’s 6 month birthday. 6 months. It makes me all sad and happy at the same time just thinking about it.
Here we go. every [...]

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