Monthly Archives: August 2006

I should be…

Posted on August 23, 2006 by Shandra

… cleaning the downstairs bathroom, but a quick update. I have a post in draft about Noah, really, but I want it to be better than I’m capable of right now. Also have to find the cord for the camera, … Continue reading →

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More later but!

Posted on August 21, 2006 by Shandra

He’s one year old! Today! Oh my god! I want to write a long post but I am still whacked. I just had to share that Noah was completely repulsed by the grocery store cake. He could not believe we … Continue reading →

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Superhero birthday

Posted on August 19, 2006 by Shandra

[I start this entry with the note that I realize that future birthday parties will be about Noah. But this birthday party, the first, is more about Carl and I, because Noah could not care two beans about it. And neither … Continue reading →

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Baby’s first ER visit

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Shandra

Well now we’ve been to the ER. My poor boy. The picture displays the scene of the crime (of course I took this just now, not then. I clarify for the odd internet crazy person :)).  Noah was pushing this walking … Continue reading →

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Social life? What social life?

Posted on August 15, 2006 by Shandra

I’m copy and pasting this over from a blog discussion I sadly got into today. To set the scene: a mum says she’s lonely and her ‘single’ (childless/free) friends have dumped her. In the comments someone ranted about how her … Continue reading →

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On ghosts

Posted on August 13, 2006 by Shandra

So here’s the thing.  I think it is just true that I’m still cutting my teeth as a literary writer and that this rejection phase is a necessary one.  I think I’ve come to terms (as much as anyone can) … Continue reading →

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Always a bridesmaid, never a bride

Posted on August 13, 2006 by Shandra

I am sorry to report to you that, after much consideration, we at [lit mag I would love to be published in] will not be making you an offer for your story.  We liked it, and it made it all the way … Continue reading →

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Blueberries after dancing

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Shandra

This morning was cuddling and playing one year old style (roll the ball, roll the ball, roll the ball, laugh and clap). And lovely hanging out with Idaho.   Then although I had/have 82348723523 things to do, I took Noah to the … Continue reading →

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Link instead of write

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Shandra

Noah is all better; I am still digging my way out from under things. Future post: why am I so busy? Meanwhile I have to steer you towards Bitch PhD’s Plan B t-shirt campaign, esp. if you are a U.S. … Continue reading →

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Sicky

Posted on August 9, 2006 by Shandra

Noah actually ended up popping a fever (100.6 at its height, so far) and having a bit of diarrhea so no more blogging today for me and soon I will be standing over his crib seeing if he’s okay. Baby’s first … Continue reading →

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