Monthly Archives: March 2009

freedom and the great day

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Erica

It is actually possible that today might be one of the best days of my life.  At least one of the most enjoyable. Yesterday Cate and Meg went to spend a week with my parents, which leaves Chris and I … Continue reading →

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on the house

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Erica

Last night I didn’t feel like cooking (and we really didn’t have much to pull together a meal I wanted to eat), so I called Chris and told him I was picking him up and we were going out.  Neither of … Continue reading →

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anxiety

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Erica

The anxiety about this move is really starting to set it.  Chris worked it out with his boss today and his last day of work will here will be May 15th – a little more than a month and a … Continue reading →

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things move quickly

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Erica

We were thinking we probably had to be in Okinawa by July or August, realistically. Nope.  We found out a day or two ago that we have to be there by June 10th. We don’t even have passports! 2 1/2 … Continue reading →

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ore-uh-oh

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Erica

Cate is exhausted today, enough so that I thought I could get her to take a nap.  She asked to wear pajamas, I read her a book and tucked her in.  Then I went to my room to take care … Continue reading →

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macaroni and cheese is not a "flambe" dish

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Erica

My sister-in-law Rachel and I were cooking yesterday when we left this under the broiler for a bit too long.  I opened the oven to find it on fire! Oops. Luckily no one was hurt and I was able to … Continue reading →

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psst

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Erica

Want to know something? We’re moving to Japan. That’s right.  Sometime this summer (don’t know when yet) we will be residents of Okinawa.  I can’t wait! Anyone have any tips on managing 22 hours of travel and a 14 hour … Continue reading →

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oh my

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Erica

Cate has really been drawing a lot lately.  Her “art” has gone from scribblings to actually trying to draw something.  This weekend, she drew a face for the first time; my mom taught her how to draw a body.  In … Continue reading →

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anyone know anything about computers?

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Erica

One of the girls turned on something on the computer where it says everything I roll the mouse over, type, or open up.  I have no idea how they did it and I want to undo it.  Can you imagine … Continue reading →

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sorry. you’re gonna have to wait, Cate

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Erica

I think Cate just asked me to pierce her ears. While eating lunch she looked over and informed me, “You may buy some earrings for me.  Cate doesn’t have any earrings.  You may buy some.” I’m not ready for this. … Continue reading →

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