Monthly Archives: January 2012

Words, Found

Posted on January 25, 2012 by sdraugelis

When Grandmabear moved into a nursing home I mourned her almost as if she had died. I guess somehow I always knew that Grandmabear would never be the same.  I knew that we would never curl up with an old … Continue reading →

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Dad: 0, Mom: 2

Posted on January 25, 2012 by sdraugelis

I’m two for two.  Both Raines and Pax’s first words were “mom”.  Or, in Raines’ case, “mum” as in “mum mum mum mum mum” and in Pax’s case, “mahm” or “mahm mahm MA MA MA MA MA” depending if I’m … Continue reading →

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Buh-Bye 2011

Posted on January 4, 2012 by sdraugelis

Well.  2011 has been quite a year.  We became a family of four this year.  We moved across the country.  Mike started a new job.  I quit an old job.  Then started it again, sort of.  We were touched, too often … Continue reading →

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Ok Philly….Here’s One Good Thing

Posted on January 4, 2012 by sdraugelis

We had such a nice Christmas.  Mike’s mom came out for a few days and we had so much fun.  My big Christmas coup, however, were the Santa gifts.  I was totally inspired by the kid’s instrument article Anya did … Continue reading →

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