Monthly Archives: April 2009

Visits

Posted on April 9, 2009 by suburbanmom

We spent the afternoon visiting grandparents.  First, we had lunch with Keemaw at Ruby’s.  Then off to the toy store for some shopping.  Pappy met us there. We went to visit Great Grandma next.  She was surprised and happy to … Continue reading →

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How much are you worth?

Posted on April 9, 2009 by suburbanmom

What is your role in the household? My role as Zookeeper is to keep the animals in the zoo clean and well fed.  The job is obviously more involved than it may seem on the surface.  Salary.com says I would … Continue reading →

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Spring Bike trip

Posted on April 7, 2009 by suburbanmom

Grandy and Pop came for a spring bike ride through Rock Creek.  Weather turned very cold.  Wind chill in the thirties!  Crazy!  But we managed to gather everyone and everything after a few trips back inside.  On the road, we … Continue reading →

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Photo Safari–LOTS of photos.

Posted on April 6, 2009 by suburbanmom

Since I have made a little money doing some sewing, and since I have a constant drain on my cup (“I need…”, “where is my…”), I got a day to fill up.  Spring break has provided a welcome respite.  Respite … Continue reading →

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Just Like Home–sort of!

Posted on April 3, 2009 by suburbanmom

Sitting in the lobby at the dance studio is such a regular occurrence that we can’t begin to separate it from home.  Here I am with the computer in my lap, Little Man reading and doing homework.  All around there … Continue reading →

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Fear of the Unknown

Posted on April 2, 2009 by suburbanmom

Writing idea from MommaKat: Describe a moment when you felt afraid. The Scene: Russia.  November 2004.  Long trip followed by jetlagged nighttime arrival at Bed & Breakfast style hotel. The Set-up: Hand over your passport (as in give it to … Continue reading →

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Conveniences

Posted on April 1, 2009 by suburbanmom

The conveniences of today blow my mind if I stop to think about what my life would be like without!  Some of the things that my mother didn’t have when I was growing up: clothes drier, microwave, dishwasher… I remember … Continue reading →

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