Monthly Archives: January 2010

Lost in Translation

Even after all this time, there are some words that Ismael just doesn’t pronounce correctly.  Pizza sounds like, “peegza.”  Gift is “jeeeft.” Today – Ismael:  (noticing that we have no juice for Adam)  “I’m going to CVS to get some … Continue reading

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How to Have Guests for Dinner

1.  Two days before they come:  ride herd on your husband and make him help you clean the house spotless.  Except for your bedroom because, Lord, I just don’t have that kind of time.  Vow to keep the bedroom door … Continue reading

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Fear

Ismael gives me a hard time about everything I ever ask him to do.  It’s his favorite source of amusement. A few barky coughs from Adam signaling the onset of croup changes everything. “Change his diaper, while I get the … Continue reading

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