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Handmade Christmas

I didn't have as much time as I would have liked to sew Christmas presents this year, but I still managed to make a few little things. I figured I'd…
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New Year, New Shmesomutions

(I'm being all self-referential and shit). I'm still not a fan of new year's resolutions, but I am still a fan of taking stock and making goals. I've also discovered…
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The Good Parts of Christmas

This ended up being a fairly tough Christmas. But, despite its challenges, we ended up having some nice moments. We spent Christmas Eve at my in-laws' house. Considering the fact…
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Tough Christmas

So, remember when I said I was going to take the time between Christmas and New Years to relax and rejuvenate? Yeah, not so much. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day…
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Lilianisms

She dragged her little stool halfway across the house in a vain attempt to get my new lip balm off of the counter and eat it. "Dis my ice palace,…
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Gainfully Unemployed

I'm starting a new job in January. Today was my last day at my current job. For those of you who can't math... that means I have almost two weeks…
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Reindeer Games

Last week was the holiday concert at Lilian's daycare. This is the third holiday concert they've hosted since she started going there, but the first one that I actually attended.…
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Little Gretzky

I'm not entirely sure where she got it from, but Lilian freaking loves hockey. I used to love hockey (sadly, I don't have much free time for it these days),…
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Grateful

This year, I am thankful for a husband who will go along with my crazy schemes. (For those of you who are wondering, we got all of the lower cabinet…
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The Worst Laid Plans…

It is a testament to my husband's good nature that I can say something like "hey, let's paint the kitchen cabinets" the weekend before Thanksgiving and he will actually go…