http://ephemerence.com A fleeting look at the puzzle that is my life Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:15:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today you are three. Finally. You are taller then your brother was when he started Junior Kindergarten last year, and you weigh over 35 pounds. You talk in full sentences, have for a while, and use words that most boys your age do not know. You're precocious, you're emotional, and you're supremely ... http://ephemerence.com/?p=43 My old blog URL is gone, and I've been trying to figure out where to go. I need a new home, and this really isn't it, I don't think. I don't know. But right now, I just need to write, to get it out. Tonight was horrible. Absolutely horrible. ... http://ephemerence.com/?p=40 Yesterday, we went out to dinner with my parents. "We" being myself, husband, 2 boys, and this time, the nanny joined us. After dinner, the boys were overtired. Not a surprise. They were running down the hall in the mall where we were, not holding anyone's hand. ... http://ephemerence.com/?p=39 ...lots going on at the moment. I've resigned from my teaching job, and am now officially unemployed and "seeking new challenges." I have taken a break, and am not ready to come back quite yet, but I am still here, and I'll be around. Miss you all! http://ephemerence.com/?p=38 ...sometimes. My night last night: [I am sitting in the kitchen, with Stewie. It is after bath, but before bed. Dinner was finished a mere hour ago.] Stewie (sitting on the counter, eating peas). Finishes bowl of peas, and announces, "Want more peas." Naomi gets more peas. (YES, he ... http://ephemerence.com/?p=35 I like maps.  It's a thing.  I've always liked maps.  I think if I had gone to school a few years later, I would have gone into GIS.  That said, I didn't, but I still like maps. Apparently, my fondness for them has been passed along to my elder son.  Linus ... http://ephemerence.com/?p=27 In a few weeks, we are going on a trip.  We'll take a plane for a few hours, then a bus, and then get on a ship, where we will spend 7 days cruising around the Caribbean. Not too bad, hey? Part of this trip includes camp for the boys.  To use ... http://ephemerence.com/?p=24 Talking about our children is often difficult. Do people think we are one of those "competimommies" if we say things our children do? I don't want to be thought of that way, because, truly, every child is different, and every child has strengths (and weaknesses) that are all ... http://ephemerence.com/?p=21 I had an interesting conversation the other night. I was out for dessert with a group of moms that I've been friends with for a few years, since Linus was born. We try to get together every few months "just us girls," and occasionally get the families together ... http://ephemerence.com/?p=18 In my previous incarnation, I would, occasionally, share my menu plan. I would like to continue this tradition, in case anyone out there is looking for some inspiration! So, without further ado, I present... We've embraced what I call the flexitarian lifestyle.  We are not vegetarian, but we do not eat ... http://ephemerence.com/?p=15