why is it that i find slugs disgusting
but snails fascinating?
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i love having nests in my yard
this one was right on the fence by the gate that separates our front yard from our back yard
for about 2 weeks we took the long way around
saturday the nest was empty and normal activity resumed
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i love watching them play from afar
when they don’t see me
such joy!
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the last couple of days i’ve been
crabby
short tempered
easily frustrated
not very nice to be around
maybe it’s the end of summer
maybe it’s a lack of break from chaos
whatever it is
i’m d.o.n.e.
i look at this pic
and i see 4 happy, loving, obedient, good-natured boys
i know that it could be so much worse
so i am going to focus on the positive
take a lot of deep breaths
and enjoy the last 2 1/2 weeks of summer
with my wonderful kids!
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(and now i am off to a 3 hour meeting to put together soccer registration packets for next year – with half a dozen grown women and no kids – a first in over 12 years for me – maybe that will also help improve my mood!!)
snapshots: life with boys 
3 hour meetings rarely improve my mood.
yeah – but this wasn’t so much of a ‘meeting’ as 6 women getting together to collate, staple and stuff envelopes :)
1. You can pick up a snail without getting your fingers slimy. 2. It’s important to have “girl time” – especially for someone who lives with boys!
3. Yes – the boys are wonderful and I’m so thankful for your parenting of them.
4. POWER UP for the next 2 1/2 weeks. You’ll make it!
i wish you were closer!