All We Need Are S’mores

January 22, 2009

After Maddie’s visit with Dr. Love on Tuesday, my mom brought Maddie, Rigby, and me home with her. Monday and Tuesday nights were the nights I felt the worst, so I I very much welcomed the help with Madeline. Mike is obviously available to help, but he’s less than a month into his new job [...]

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Then She Said “Doctor, It Hurts When I Go Like THIS”

January 21, 2009

I know I’m a broken record when it comes to talking about Maddie’s teething. I mean, I have been freaking talking about it since, oh, MAY. No one told me that teething NEVER ENDS. Holy cow. Maddie’s high fever has clearly been caused by the impending arrival of three top teeth. You can see them [...]

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Spohr Campaign Posters

January 20, 2009

In light of the new president taking office, I thought I’d show some of the old campaign posters we have laying around our house. Young, but ready to lead. Delivering on her promises. Preventing scurvy for centuries. The sweetest nectar. Longer than some wars. Can’t live without it. SERIOUSLY. Maddie is doing much better. More [...]

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The Weather Isn’t The Only Thing That’s Hot Around Here *UPDATED*

January 16, 2009

Maddie’s head is hot. 102.8 degrees, to be exact. I’m typing this on my blackberry from the Emergency Room. Maddie is whimpering with occasional bouts of hysterical crying. So far she’s had a sterile urine draw (a catheter was involved – it wasn’t well-received) and a chest x-ray. Now we’re just waiting for the results. [...]

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On Such A Winter’s Day

January 15, 2009

The weather in Southern California has been amazing. Sorry to all of you that don’t live here, but today? Eighty degrees. It’s our reward for dealing with traffic and potential earthquakes. My parents came to spend the day with Maddie and me, and we took full advantage of the beautiful weather. We had a delicious [...]

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Visual Aids

January 14, 2009

I’ve been wanting to write about the mundane stuff that’s been going on here lately. But HELLO it’s mundane for a reason. But, you know, I like to keep track of this crap so when Madeline is older she can look back and be like, “wow. My mom was really bored.” No, Maddie. Not bored. [...]

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