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The bedroom has seceded the union but remains a part of the Commonwealth. Red made better posters but Blue performed better in the debates. (Whereas his brother was satirizing politics, he was telling the audience exactly what we wanted to hear in a manner that was very convincing.) With the write-in of a third party […]
Read More The Democratic Republic of the BedroomI made it to the gym! It was the first time since mid-pregnancy and I was pleased to see that the work I had been doing at home to regain some strength paid off and I wasn’t a total mess. Even better: this was the first time I had ever left Little Man and he […]
Read More Health Is RelativeInspired by a talk in church this morning the boys are staging a coup to overthrow the supposed “un-benevolent” monarchy. Elections for rule of the bedroom will be held tomorrow night during Family Home Evening. Campaign posters have already gone up around the house and speeches are being rehearsed. Reporting to you from behind enemy […]
Read More Coup d’ÉtatHave I told you this one yet? It’s my favourite thing since pajama parties (that date night swap we had going with two other friends in California.) Step One: Feed the kids something fun like macaroni and give them iPad time so they are so happy they don’t notice you aren’t eating. Step Two: ON […]
Read More Take Out Date NightIn a discussion this weekend on types of government the boys pointed out to their dismay that our family is not a democracy but a monarchy. “True,” I agreed. “But it’s a Benevolent Monarchy!” They have spent the rest of the weekend telling me I am “anything but a benevolent monarch.” You may all sleep […]
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