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Hey Girl
Hey there. How is everyone? We're doing okay, thanks for asking.Not to be dramatic, but the first half of 2012 was just monumentally awful for us, in a "first world problems" kind of way. In my adult...
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National Anthem
The Olympics have started, and my kids are totally invested for the first time. I think this is awesome. We watched the opening ceremonies from our condo on the beach, and I fondly remembered watching...
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Chloe Lou Retton
A while back, Chloe took gymnastics for a couple of months. She was. . . not exactly a natural, and it was kind of expensive, so we dropped it. Last fall, she convinced us she was ready to start back....
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In LONDON, Angland
We're watching the Olympics. They are in London, England. Chip and I are unable to stop ourselves from doing the following:When someone on TV says "England," one of us says, "Angland?" and the other...
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First Day
Chloe marched into first grade like she owns the place this morning. Little girls rushed up to hug her as soon as she walked in, and she didn't look back. For a minute I was concerned because most of...
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Play Ball!
This year, Connor played baseball for GSL. The folks at Idlewild mean well, but they just don't have enough volunteers to run a great program. And I'm not willing to volunteer, so I'm not judging. I...
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Week One
Connor has been happy with his class, despite the lack of BFFs. (Also, he didn't have any night terrors associated with the start of school this year, last week or this week. It's been crazy!) He...
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Oops! Week Two
Did I let the whole week slip by without saying hi? That's because this is the week when it all caught up with us. I am dragging! I've let two weeks of getting up early go by without really putting...
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All the Things She Said
"I've never had Taco Bell, but it looks DELICIOUS!"-while watching a Taco Bell commercial"Is somebody winning?"-while watching a basketball game"I've always wanted to ride in a submarine!"-apropos of...
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Tacky Day!
In an awesome break from the monotony of school uniforms, today at school was Tacky Day!Yes, yes they are the same height now.
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Weekend
The kids went to Nashville this weekend to hang out with their grandparents. Chip and I were home alone! What does one do when there are no kids to take care of? Good question! Let me answer it for...
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That's Entertainment
Friday night was movie (and hot fudge sundae) night for Team Chockleyblog. OF COURSE, Connor and Chloe stood at the Redbox for several hours arguing over what to rent. (This is why we got the movie...
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A Memphis Day
Saturday was gorgeous, so we spent it outside. First we went to Rock for Love 6 in Overton Square, to get some lunch and see what was happening. Then we ran over to Rhodes for an hour or so to check...
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Fair Day
Memphis City School kids are out on the town today while the teachers have an in-service day. I've heard so many people say, "A day off? Already?" like this is the craziest thing ever. But we've always...
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Young Tony Danza
Chloe wants to participate in a lot of extra-curricular activities these days. Sadly, we don't have the time or money to do gymnastics, Tae Kwon Do, AND dance (to name just a few) while Connor is...
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The Two Front Teeth Saga
About a month ago, Chloe's two front teeth were perilously loose. One of them was even sticking out at a 45 degree angle. She did not want them touched.We happened to have a dentist appointment, for a...
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October Mists
Is there anything more timeless than frolicking with the garden hose?In late October, it's a little odd. But it wasn't my idea...
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Sick Day
The next time someone has the sniffles and says, "Oh, it's just a cold, no big deal," they are lying to you. It's either not a cold, or it IS a big deal. I have a cold right now, and it is AWFUL, like...
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