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Why Dont We See Grand Ma and Grand Pa

I was driving home from the hospital with the kids after we visited with my husband and I mentioned that their grandmother came to the hospital to visit to see their Dad. The kids asked me why they did not visit with their Grand Parents. Now this is a hard question for me to answer. I know what the reason is but I do not want them to have any negative thoughts about them. Now contrary to everyone’s opinion we never speak ill of the grand parents or other in laws at all. I will not lie to the kids … Continue reading →

To Be(ard) Or Not To Be(ard)

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Yes, I’ve started with “The Bard.” While I’m not a Prince, and I don’t think this will end in tragedy, I must admit that the question of facial hair perplexes me as it relates to children. No doubt many fathers adorn their faces with hair but I’m uncertain about keeping it for a number of reasons, and with the birth of my 1st child looming (mid-August) the decision must be made soon. You see, when I was newly born my Uncle sported a full beard. I remember sitting on his lap and being fascinated by the dark and coarse hairs … Continue reading →

Shopping In Charlotte

A vacation is not a vacation with shopping, is it? Not in my family of shopaholics. Where I come from it’s unthinkable to come home empty-handed from any type of trip, be it business, pleasure or otherwise. Given my circumstances it’s no wonder I have a list of favorite stores unique to each state in the country. If you are headed to Charlotte, North Carolina in the near future here are a few shopping hot spots where you might consider dropping a few dollars: SouthPark If you are a fan of the TLC show “What Not To Wear” then you … Continue reading →

Mr. Meow Strikes Back

Not THE leather chair, but an old one Mr. Meow likes to sleep on in my office. The cat I knew pre-Tabby is back! (Almost.) He’s not 100% there yet, but he’s close. I wrote yesterday about the huge strides he’s made insofar as getting off his leather chair, coming into the kitchen, and even making an appearance in my office. But even bigger than all of those combined was what he did not once yesterday, but twice, and then again this morning. Tabby is a colossal pig. She eats everything! Paper (okay, she doesn’t exactly eat this, just rips … Continue reading →