Tag Archives: parenthood

Landslide

Posted on December 8, 2013 by kellyinrepeat

Last night Elizabeth, on her way to babysit Jenny and Mark’s boys, was searching for a blank sketchbook so that she could show them how to play the monster game (something my family made up when I was a kid). … Continue reading →

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Quinn is three and that means that even though I thought I was done trick-or-treating and figuring out costumes, I am not done. I didn’t even get a breather… just as the older kids got too cool for it, I … Continue reading →

Posted on October 21, 2013 by kellyinrepeat | Leave a comment

It is 12:22am. I have had a hot bath and a full cup of vodka, but still, no sleep. There are things on my mind and Shirley probably said it best when she posted the quote, “small worries can cast … Continue reading →

Posted on September 29, 2013 by kellyinrepeat | 5 Comments

Teddy Roosevelt and My Dad, Getting Me From Friday to Monday

Posted on September 22, 2013 by kellyinrepeat

“Be loud let your colors show Try to keep the madness low…” -The Avett Brothers Luke had four wisdom teeth pulled on Thursday afternoon. He was loopy from the anesthesia, which was pretty funny to witness. The nurses kept trying to … Continue reading →

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It Could Be Worse (Thanks, Lolo) I am Letting My Light Shine

Posted on September 17, 2013 by kellyinrepeat

How the hell is it already Monday night again? When my kids were really young, three of them under five, life felt like a time warp. Sure, I was exhausted, but the pace of my exhaustion was that of biology … Continue reading →

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In 28 Minutes My Weekend Ends

Posted on September 9, 2013 by kellyinrepeat

This is how Greta sleeps. I have no idea how she breathes. We were all tucked in tonight when I knew that I had either wet my pants, or she had. Yup, Greta is getting older. Peeing on me, it … Continue reading →

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Omne Trium Perfectum (everything that comes in threes is perfect)

Posted on September 3, 2013 by kellyinrepeat

“Out of difficulties grow miracles.” – Jean de la Bruyere Quinn, you are three on the third! Happy golden birthday, or as we called it in my family growing up, happy magic birthday.  I wasn’t going to rehash the whole … Continue reading →

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Circle Games, Cupcakes, Earthquakes and Other Reminders

Posted on July 13, 2013 by kellyinrepeat

So much for writing everyday. Luke was twelve when I wrote Summer of the Pigeon. That summer, I did write each and every evening. In retrospect, I probably should have been blogging and not trying to make a book. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Officially Untangled. Hello Summer.

Posted on June 29, 2013 by kellyinrepeat

School ended June 14th. I pulled out of the parking lot with a giant THANK THE LORD sigh and since then (I realize I haven’t written at all) I have been letting my head untangle the year, piece by piece, … Continue reading →

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Maria Montessori Did Not Use a Leash

Posted on June 16, 2013 by kellyinrepeat

Last week I finally emptied my iPhone of its photo contents, making more room for songs and videos. As I scroll through the photos I have taken in just the last five days, I am kind of stunned at the … Continue reading →

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