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Holiday Term-of-the-Day

by Filed Under: Anecdotal, Minnesota Me 7 Comments

Gift Creep (n.) a phrase coined by Minnesota Mom’s husband to describe (lovingly, I’m sure) her tendency to keep adding on to the number of presents she’s already purchased.As in, “I thought you’d already bought my mom a present.”To which M in M replies, “I know! But look how pretty!”It's a symptom of insecurity, I know.But you also get a pretty … [Read more...]

It’s a Boy!

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Special Events 4 Comments

I just got off the phone with Jen.Here’s the full announcement:David GabrielBorn on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 10:11 a.m.Weighing 5 lbs 15 oz andMeasuring 19 inches.He was just barely 36 weeks, looks like a “grumpy little man,” and is “nursing like a champ,” Jen said.Thanks be to God! … [Read more...]

Seasonal Stress Buster

by Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Humor, Minnesota Me 15 Comments

Subtitled: Everything you need to know about my husband’s sense of humor, and probably more.A week ago I ran a post about our trip to the pediatrician's office and the ever-invasive questionnaires they'd like you to fill out. (We never do.)One survey, in particular, was unbelievably personal. I brought it home to show my husband, who, shall we … [Read more...]

Christmas Tree Talk, Guy Style

by Filed Under: Anecdotal, Humor, Minnesota Me 6 Comments

Stephen, while sitting at the couch and considering our recently assembled (yes, assembled) Christmas tree: "Mommy, I like how you spread the branches of our tree out."Me (pleased to be appreciated for our tree’s lovely conical shape, which required some effort on my part after its having been squished in a box all year): “Thank you, … [Read more...]

The Local Tomten Strikes Again

by Filed Under: Humor, Minnesota Me, Parenting 8 Comments

I had been wondering why my girls weren’t playing with the playmobil set they got for their birthday.Yesterday I found out why.Camille had stuffed it all down the heating duct for safekeeping, along with a half a dozen jingle bells and a fridge magnet.I tell you, there is no end to that girl’s impishness. What must be done to appease her?On a side … [Read more...]

Odds and Ends Saturday

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, odds and ends 6 Comments

First, I would like to welcome a lovely new author to our little corner of the blogosphere, Kristen at Small Treasures. Her blog is no small treasure! The perfect new "feed" for your Bloglines subscription, this site is elegance and faith combined.Second, The Loveliness of Preparation is being celebrated over at The Bookworm's blog. As always, … [Read more...]