halloween
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October 25
I am getting better with sewing. I’ve learned how to wind a bobbin WITHOUT it getting tangled, and how to thread the bobbin and the needle ON THE FIRST TRY. I’ve gotten better at cutting fabric in matching sizes and sewing in straight lines. I took in the kids’ Halloween costumes and made these lined…
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October 31
Robin kept removing pieces of her attire that got uncomfortable until we were almost home and then she got a briar stuck in her toe and I thought we might have to call an EMT to hold her down while I tried to remove it. Just a few tears shed. Christina punched out early when…
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October 29
We went to the pumpkin patch tonight and Christina picked out at least three or four perfect pumpkins before settling on one. Robin found a dented one in the first three minutes we were there and didn’t even bother looking at others after that. Can’t wait to see what faces emerge from these guys in…
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October 28
For the first time in forever, I have a Halloween costume. I bought a flapper outfit and I’m totally excited to wear it every day. I’ve been obsessed with figuring out how to do my hair and makeup. I may wear it to meetings at work.
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October 17
It’s not even 10pm and I am exhausted. Today was so stressful. One stupid mistake after another at work (none of them mine, but all of them mine to fix), Christina nearly got suspended for bringing the empty shell casing she pulled out of the river in South Carolina to school, some guy drove alongside…
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November 2
It was really just another day. I got some very nice compliments about the service I put together last Sunday and that felt good. It felt almost as good as doing the service in the first place. I’m very glad it was meaningful to other people too.
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October 31
Christina had a majorly disappointing day today, despite our efforts to make it special. Her seat got moved in math so now she doesn’t get to sit with her friend, her teachers won’t let her do backbends or round-offs at recess, she didn’t have anyone to play with at recess, she didn’t get to spend…
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October 30
Our flamingos have been a staple ever since I decided to put them on our wedding invitations 16 years ago. Someone thought it’d be cute to get pink plastic flamingos dressed as bride and groom for my bridal shower. They were a hit and made an appearance at our wedding and have survived our time…
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October 29
I wrote and delivered this morning’s service at church and it turned out absolutely beautiful. I got a lot of really touching compliments on it. It was something I really needed to do and something that gave me a lot of comfort at a time when I really haven’t had much. I’m so glad that…
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October 28
Not bad for a first ever trunk or treat. I’m glad Robin signed us up.
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October 27
Getting ready to decorate our very first trunk for trunk or treat. Robin had the idea for the Nightmare Before Christmas theme. Even though I told her she was going to have to be the one to do it because she’s the one who signed us up, I kind of took over. I can’t help…
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