Author Archives: kimberly

Proud Sister

I’ve always sorta been the bossy older sister. When we were little, I’d make my brothers play “house,” and if they didn’t do what I wanted or if they said something I didn’t like I’d make them start the “scene” … Continue reading

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In Which I Remember Who I Am

Earlier this week I went to my first teacher meeting for my summer school teaching position. As I closed the front door on my boys and their aunt and uncle and walked out to the car, I have to admit … Continue reading

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Small Miracles

Last spring when we planted some flowers in deck pots, Nathan also chose to plant a fern for our balcony. It was beautiful for a few months, but eventually, the leaves started turning brown, and then over the course of … Continue reading

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A Breath of Fresh Air

My car passes into the shade of the city and I immediately feel closed in, like a door has been shut behind me. I just can’t breathe in the city. Yes, I am stressed driving my two children around down … Continue reading

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March Readings

I know it is super late to be doing my March readings post…but life intervened. In March I read 4 books and 3 periodicals. There were some great ones! WriterMom Tales by Cornelia Becker Seigneur After reading the long biography … Continue reading

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Through His Eyes

Let’s face it. No one feels attractive in sweat pants. You wear sweat pants when you want to be really comfy…..or when nothing else fits. Since my second son was born two months ago, I’ve been wearing maternity pants, or … Continue reading

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Not Just A Mother

From September 2007 to June 2008 I spent much of each day with 24 third graders. I planned their school day, helped them solve friendship problems, taught them about multiplication and Native Americans and what makes a complete sentence. I … Continue reading

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Good Friday

I thought about the fact that it was Good Friday today many times. But I have to admit I didn’t take much time to think about or reflect on what that meant. But as I rocked my son to sleep … Continue reading

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February Reading

As I suspected, my reading drastically dropped this month due to having a baby. But I still found some time to read. I finished one book and one magazine. No Ordinary Time by Doris Kearns Goodwin This book was a … Continue reading

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The First 3000 Pages

I started 2012 by tracking my reading, but petered off in about May…not even half way through the year. Pretty pathetic. But I’m making a good effort this year to try again. So here it is – January 2013: What … Continue reading

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