Monthly Archives: February 2014

our school saga, week 2

Posted on February 28, 2014 by phrogmom

so it turns out that my sweet little squirm actually hit a teacher at his potential school.   this is something totally unprecedented, and i can only assume that maybe actually being engaged in school, and dealing with expectations instead of … Continue reading →

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school adventures day 3, and day 4 (waiting)

Posted on February 25, 2014 by phrogmom

well, by day 3 my co-pilot was way tired of camping out in the car, so we decided on marathon driving instead.  6 hours of driving for 3 hours at home…but the squirt was happier. i didn’t get a great … Continue reading →

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new school adventures, day 2

Posted on February 20, 2014 by phrogmom

on day 2 we tried a new commute path, which worked very smoothly.  we didn’t get lost!  drop off went smoothly and then the squirt and i were left to our own devices. one of the most inconvenient things about … Continue reading →

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new school adventure, day 1

Posted on February 18, 2014 by phrogmom

we made our first commute into austin to check out the capitol school today.  i got up at 5:25 am, got the kids up at 6:15 am, left the house at 6:40 am, arrived at the school at 8:08 am.  … Continue reading →

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big changes on the horizon (maybe?)

Posted on February 16, 2014 by phrogmom

this is going to be a story in several parts, because it is just too long to type in one post! you have read me complain about the experience we are having with the public school system where we live. … Continue reading →

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love to love you baby

Posted on February 12, 2014 by phrogmom

i had to use one of jen’s song choices as the title to today’s mix tape blog.   can anyone sing about love (boom chicka mow mow) better than the great barry white? i feel like no list of love songs … Continue reading →

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Let them eat cake

Posted on February 9, 2014 by phrogmom

Cooking Success! I made a yummy chocolate cake for mr p on Friday for his birthday! From scratch!!

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weekly photo challenge: object

Posted on February 7, 2014 by phrogmom

not the most exciting picture, but i wanted to share a project that i completed! it is a neckwarmer. i originally knitted it for myself, but i think i am going to gift it to my sister-in-law, who lives in … Continue reading →

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daring to try again

Posted on February 3, 2014 by phrogmom

despite last week’s failed crock pot experiment, i decided to get back on that horse and try again.this week i am trying a cheesy tortellini dish.  it was very simple to put together, which is good because it has been … Continue reading →

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hear me roar!

Posted on February 2, 2014 by phrogmom

i have a few more monsters ready to hit the road. is it wrong that i get sad to see them go? i always love hearing about their new friends and new adventures though!

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