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Posted November 05 2009 by Crystal in Favorites
Every time I talk to my mother, she’ll ask what the kids are doing. The response is usually the same: “Jedi’s on the computer. Buzz’s in the back, probably destroying something. And Abby’s back there with him.”
Most days, Abby wants to wear every article of clothing she comes across. This particular day, her fashion choices consist of an orange oversized skateboarding shirt which hangs past her knees on top of a blue Spiderman tee.… [Read more]
Posted October 14 2009 by Crystal in Daily Life, Favorites
There was a mother out with her family, including a number of children. Her young son was a few feet away, attempting to make a mitten-ensconced prison break. She was ordering him back, in typical mom voice fashion. A hint of desperation in her pleads.
“Get back here. Don’t you run away from me.… [Read more]
Posted September 29 2009 by Crystal in Daily Life, Favorites
In regards to yesterday’s entry, I feel as if I may be giving the wrong impression. You see, I know absolutely nothing about cars. I’m not even interested in learning anything about cars. As long as we have a reliable form of transportation, one that gets us from here to there without stalling in the middle of a busy intersection, that’s enough for me.… [Read more]
Posted August 10 2009 by Crystal in Daily Life, Favorites
During one of our recent phone conversations, my mother and I were discussing the happenings of the kids. To be honest, most of our discussions usually center around the kids. Kids kids kids. I need to get out more.
On this occasion, between one child barking an obscenely shrill order and coaxing Buzz off the kitchen counter that he’s scaled for the upteenth time, I was informing my mom how Abby has mastered the art of strutting like it’s her business.… [Read more]
Posted June 19 2009 by Crystal in Favorites
Oh Buzz. Dear Buzz. My darling Buzz. How I feel like duct taping you to the wall most days just for a 5 minute respite.
As I type this, you are faithfully extracting every single video game case from it’s rightful shelf, stacking them high on the living room floor. I can count on this happening at least 10 times a day.… [Read more]
I'm Crystal. A 30-something mom to 3 young kids living in the Midwest USA. When I'm not chasing my children, I'm a freelance writer and web designer. I like to tell stories from our days and share what we enjoy...
