Monthly Archives: July 2010

Summertime Blues

Posted on July 20, 2010 by halalamama

Ahh…my summer is slipping, slipping, slipping away. The stores are full of back to school supplies.  I’m planning back to school meetings.  I’m working on back to school things and trying to fit some summer things into my rapidly shrinking … Continue reading →

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It’s all about making good choices, kids.

Posted on July 12, 2010 by halalamama

Strangely, as I looked around the Barnes and Noble parking lot this afternoon, I was the only one wrestling a toddler on the trunk of her car, to use the last of her diaper wipes to clean his face of … Continue reading →

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Silent Nights of Wonder

Posted on July 7, 2010 by halalamama

Last night I crept into your room, hoping to check on you without waking you. I often do this.  Come look at you while you sleep with a mixture of fear, relief, and joy. When I lay you down at … Continue reading →

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