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One Too Many Apples

Of course with fall in New England comes the fun apple picking season. Nothing beats a fresh apple right off the tree. How about a fresh 18 pounds of apples. That’s right folks, 18 pounds of apples, actually it was 18.8 pounds but who’s counting? 18 pounds of apples for a family that doesn’t have kids who… Continue reading One Too Many Apples

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The First of the Practical Jokes

It was an odd day today. For the most part my kids got along which was nice. They just decided to gang up on me instead and battle me over the “no more screens” rule set forth. They did their reading to gain some video game time but after that I wanted them to go… Continue reading The First of the Practical Jokes

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Happy Back to School Parents

Well they’re back in school. We’ve gotten past the anxiety on the kid front. I’m still a bit uneasy on the crew I saw in my 6 year old’s class, but that will all unfold in the months to come I’m sure. He needs focus. In reference to Courtney’s blog, Embrace the Insanity, my 6… Continue reading Happy Back to School Parents