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Today the Dragon Slayers said their farewell to Troop 72 …
Life with boys … what a journey this has been … today the Dragon Slayers said their farewell to Troop 72 … what an amazing group they are … all 7 of the graduating members attained the rank of Eagle … each has a promising future ahead … thank you for letting us walk this… Continue reading
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The boys were in my dream …
Life with boys … woke myself up today by yelling at the bickering boys … the boys were in my dream … Continue reading
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Spring Break-ish at 6 A.M.
Life with boys … it 6 am … Matt just woke me up to tell me he saved me from being cold … and promptly fell back to sleep … it is still dark and the birds are chirping away … it has been a to-do list kind of spring break-ish … of course none… Continue reading
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What They Remember About Morgan
As Morgan gets closer to graduation, I asked a few of the people who have known him along the way to share what they remember. Mrs. Bourgeade Morgan was in my Honors Biology class my first year at SCW. I remember how curious he was about everything and all of the topics we discussed! He… Continue reading
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Getting lost is inevitable … I am going to roll with it
Life with boys … Me (while driving the car) “why are you looking at me like we are about to get lost?” … Boy: “I have resigned myself to the fact that getting lost is inevitable. I am going to roll with it” … Me – recalculating … Continue reading
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Fish Feet …
Life with boys … I point out to the boy that the cat is showing his way of loving me by “marking” me as he rubs his face on my feet … Boy: “Or your toes smell like fish” … please excuse me while I go fumigate my feet … Continue reading
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The Fifth Snow Day and No Food in the House
Life with boys … 5th snow day edition … seems there is a conspiracy to make every Thursday a snow day this month … boy is loudly announcing that “we have no food in this house” … to which I respond by listing ingredients “we have a can of hominy, pancake mix, eggs, leftover mashed… Continue reading
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I can do it again on Tuesday if that helps …
Life with boys … Me: “Hey, explain this concept to me” … Boy: “It will take too long and you still won’t get it” … Me: “So, you’re calling me stupid on a Sunday morning?” … Boy: “I can do it again on Tuesday if that helps” … Continue reading
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Zoom School and Saturday Night Fever
Life with boys … the boy has zoom school today because of the craptastic weather … I wander through the kitchen and ask how it is going … Boy: “I’m going to log back on in six minutes, now will you please go away?” … Me: “No, I am going to stand behind you during… Continue reading
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Letters for Morgan Before Graduation
As Morgan’s senior year moved toward graduation, I asked family to send memories, thoughts and photos for a keepsake. The replies preserve pieces of his story that I don’t want to lose. Grandma Sharon Dear Morgan, I didn’t know you when you were a little kid but I hope we’ve been making up for that… Continue reading
About Me
I started this site so my mom could get news about her grandkids without me having to walk her through the process of trying to open and email attachment several times a week. Since then she has passed away and I’ve fallen off the blog wagon, but I’m inspired to pick it up again now.
