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The Many Silly Faces of Alice

Every family has a ham ... quick to make silly faces or tell a joke ... Alice is ours: "Grumpy Old Man Face" She Perfected in the Lunchroom at School Opps Face Shoving Food In My Face Face Fancy Glasses Face

Using the Photo Booth App For Fun

When the house gets really quiet, the first place we look for the girls is in the office. They love playing with the Photo Booth app on the desk. They have taken 100s of photos and videos of themselves being crazy, and I clean them out occasionally. And they are hysterical. Let's Get Crazy! 

Aging: A Note From My Future Self

Hairline on the Move! Dear Self, You are aging and here's how I know: First, you pulled out the yoga mat after a several-month absence (inexcusable, I might add) and now, two days later, you can't walk without wanting to cry. Tying your shoes for soccer practice later will feel like cruel torture. You've known sore muscles in your youth, of course, but nothing this serious. We hear it's a sign of age and we don't like it. In the future, if you want to take a few days off from yoga/exercise, FINE. But never again take longer than a week away from your mat. You will be sorry. You saw the way that guy looked at you as you limped down the hallway and stairs. Not OK. Let this be a lesson to you and keep moving. For today, take some Advil and stop sniveling. You can also see the aging all over your face. The little wrinkles next to your eyes are getting deeper -- which isn't so bad, really. It's giving your face a little more character. But they're ...

France and the Third Baby

Odd fact of the day .... The French government pays for a mother’s tummy tuck after the birth of her third child (you do have to have at least 3 babies to qualify). Found on this blog about raising kids in Southern France. Yes, I'm day-dreaming again. Related posts: All the fancy quotes My love of France runs deep, people