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At least I don't have to remind my husband to...
November 28, 2006 by Jamie in Jamie
At least I don't have to remind my husband to change his underwear, ah for small blessings.
I have had very little time to think about gifts this year...thus my appreciation for the "name draw" system. I love to get people just the right thing. So, for those unlucky souls who were not drawn by me, I can only say "Warmest Wishes of the Season" and better luck next year!
I am looking forward to:
* Gourmet tree trimming extravaganza at Pat and Karlann's house
* Sending Sam and Emma out to pick just the right Christmas tree at Gramma Sue's farm
* My family's annual trek to Gramma Judy's house for the Christmas Party and (the first annual) Holiday Wee-atricals
* Ringing in the Nuevo Ano south of the border at Brant and Wendy's Baja wedding
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Emma and I had a great time in Portland, shop...
October 23, 2006 by Jamie in Jamie
Emma and I had a great time in Portland, shopping at Bridgeport Village, playing out in the Autumn sunshine, cooking a fancy dinner on the irreplacable Czechoslovokian china, and admiring all the latest remodelling. Their house has always been my favorite place to be, so I will be sad to see it sold, but happy that it has been such a great investment for them.
Sam is home sick today with the virus that has been passed through the house. Emma is loath to hand over her special designation and so is inventing symptoms to regain some sympathy. She will be going to school today regardless.
We have planned to eke out the last (hopefully) nice days at the beach this weekend, and it will be a treat to fire up the gas inserts and boil some crab in butter.
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Yes, I know
September 29, 2006 by Jamie in Jamie
Yes, I know...Adam would just LOVE to know what I am doing with all my "free time" during the week. Amazingly, it seems to get eaten up by the chores I am used to doing with kids...it is just a bit more relaxing without them, but it's not like I have time to write the Great American Novel or anything, sheesh!
I have been enjoying a nearly daily dose of a couple of my favorite Brit Coms at lunch time: "As time goes by", "Are you being served?" Unfortunately, "Keeping up Appearences" comes on just when I have to pick up Emma, so I miss it.
Just finished reading "Disobedience" by Jane Hamilton and am now diving into the complete works of Sherlock Holmes courtesy of my friend and fellow Anglophile Pat Gariepy.
I am also keen on doing more gardening..including getting someone's butt in gear to rebuild the front fence and arbors and replace the crumbling sidewalk. More difficult than it should be to find someone.
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We are well into school now, and both kids ar...
September 17, 2006 by Jamie in Jamie
We are well into school now, and both kids are adapting well to the new schedule. Emma has been doing very well considering the hours she is spending (M-Th 8:30-12:30) and she's already picking up French. As for myself, I have mostly enjoyed unencumbered menu planning, grocery shopping and lunch eating, along with a few actual morning showers..I forgot how invigorating those can be :-)
I also spent one spontaneous morning up at King Estate reading my Italy travel books which was beyond decadent approaching the ridiculous. Ahhhhh.....
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We had a lovely weekend at the beach, and I a...
August 21, 2006 by Jamie in Jamie
 We had a lovely weekend at the beach, and I am ready for school to start in two weeks! Adam thinks I should have some sort of plan for all my "free time", but I prefer to play it fast and loose...plus make him wonder what I am up to every morning ;-) I am now on delivery stand-by, for Angie could pop any day, and I'll be at the swanky Victoria and Adam wedding this Saturday night, during which hopefully the only pop will be the champagne bottles!
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And here is a message from that "girl" that A...
July 30, 2006 by Jamie in Jamie
And here is a message from that "girl" that Adam was referring to. Looking forward to several big changes, although not in my life...Angie is very ready to pop, Vic is looking forward to the plunge, and Brant and Wendy have finally taken it. Kids are in swimming lessons next week. and me...I am hanging in there, waiting for life to begin ;-)
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Whew! I feel so much better about that pedicu...
May 04, 2006 by Jamie in Jamie
Whew! I feel so much better about that pedicure I got yesterday!
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There was a funny little "Mom Salary Calculat...
May 04, 2006 by Adam in Jamie
There was a funny little "Mom Salary Calculator" up on the web, basically pointing out how much money stay-at-home moms would make if we paid them for their various tasks.
You can see how Jamie made out here, or simply take a gander at the final product:
I've given up on divorcing Jamie and getting a trophy wife. It's just too darn expensive.
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This is for the benefit of our dear husband/f...
April 27, 2006 by Jamie in Jamie
This is for the benefit of our dear husband/father, who is much missed, but things are just fine. On both counts he will be, I'm sure, pleased. We will see you late Thursday for a tuck in, hope you are getting enough cereal and internet access ;-)
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I have dared to risk both cash and my mother'...
April 18, 2006 by Jamie in Jamie
I have dared to risk both cash and my mother's ridicule in the pursuit of a slimmer me, and the combination seems to be working. I've been diligent with the gym sessions and bulking up on cooked oatmeal and poached chicken cottage cheese salads. So far lost 3 pounds, but this initial water weight is merely a drop in the bucket toward my goal to be measured on August 20.
Have been working on getting a front door that will actually close and not have a bullet hole in it, and things are all ordered and should happen in the next few weeks.
I have also succumbed to the nagging pressure of my monster-in-law who tells me I need (i.e."deserve") some time for myself, so today booked a massage at "The Pearl" day spa.
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I actually have news, though not about myself
February 06, 2006 by Jamie in Jamie
I actually have news, though not about myself. My reliably unencumbered friends are getting themselves tied down. Angie is now two months preggers, and Adam (Walp, not Miller) and Victoria are getting married. Strangely, both changes of life will be launched around the end of August, along with Mom's 60th birthday. This will be an auspicious Autumn...Who will I call on for spontaneous excitement? I guess I'll just have to hold out for Mom and Jim's retirement and hope they still have a little giddyup in 'em ;-)
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