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Month: June 2014

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How We Are

June 28, 2014August 5, 2014 CarolLeave a comment

People keep asking how we are. Here's a visual representation: Mostly what we are is exhausted. This is a picture from around noon. This is after Elias put himself to bed last night because he couldn't wait for us to do it (that's a first) and after they slept at least an hour later than… Continue reading How We Are

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Mo(u)rning

June 23, 2014August 5, 2014 Carol3 Comments

It's the morning of Mom's funeral and I'm lying in bed. I've been awake for half an hour, but I don't want to get up. I was hoping to wake up this morning feeling, if not better, at least stronger after sleep. Elias came in this morning sad and grouchy. He curled up against my… Continue reading Mo(u)rning

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Adieu

June 19, 2014August 5, 2014 Carol7 Comments

This was not the day that I had planned for today. I am supposed to be on Cape Cod right now, celebrating the wedding of my friend. I should be wearing a bridesmaid dress, though I'm certain the shoes would be long gone. Instead, I am sitting at my kitchen table at home. My sister… Continue reading Adieu

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Catching Up

June 18, 2014June 18, 2014 CarolLeave a comment

I'm writing this over breakfast in the quiet of the morning of Wedding Eve. Lots to do today, starting with a nail appointment and picking up speed from there as we head toward the rehearsal dinner at the end of the day. (How fun is it that my list of responsibilities starts with having a manicure?)… Continue reading Catching Up

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Happy Father’s Day

June 15, 2014June 15, 2014 Carol1 Comment

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