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Monthly Archives: July 2007

Better than Curious George

Evren’s new favorite show:

This Old House

In the episode we watched, they tiled a kitchen backsplash and replaced a portion of a woman’s lawn that had gotten a bad case of fungus. He was riveted. When it was over, he demanded to watch it again. I had to cut him off after that. Never in my life have I seen a 3-year old so entranced by the process of grouting.

 
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Posted by on July 13, 2007 in Evren, Movies & TV

 

Only I Would Know This

Ayla got invited to go swimming this afternoon, and needless to say, Evren was upset. On her way out the door, Evren lost it. Crying, screaming, begging, pleasepleaseplease can I go too? kicking, pleading, oh the tears…

Jenn: “Hey, Evren, do you want to go spray some Febreze?”

Evren: (instant happiness) “YES!”

(and as bonus, now it smells really fresh in my house)

 
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Posted by on July 12, 2007 in Evren, Humor, Parenting

 

Plausible Explanation

This morning on my coffee run, driving back home through the neighborhood, we passed a tree that looked like it had just simply broken in half. Evren’s all over anything that is damaged. In fact, I think, damaged is in his top 10 list of favorite words.

Evren: “Hey, Mom! Why is that tree damaged?”

Jenn: “Hmmm…I’m not sure. I guess it was damaged somehow in those storms we’ve been having. Or, you know, maybe it was struck by lightning!”

Evren: “Yeah, or, maybe Santa’s sled hit it.”

 
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Posted by on July 12, 2007 in Evren, Humor

 

Fancy Pants Macaroni and Cheese

I’m not exactly certain why dumping Miracle Whip and hard-boiled eggs into Mac & Cheese makes it so absolutely wonderful, but it does.

Family Reunion Macaroni Salad

Macaroni Salad

Excellent choice to take to a potluck or backyard barbecue.

 
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Posted by on July 8, 2007 in Food, Recipes, Reviews

 

Chocolate Bliss

Baker’s One Bowl Chocolate Bliss Cookies

Chocolate Bliss Cookies

Awesome.

 
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Posted by on July 8, 2007 in Food, Recipes, Reviews

 

Gray Matters

This was a really cute movie.

Gray Matters

Gray Matters

 
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Posted by on July 8, 2007 in Movies & TV, Reviews

 

The Best Potato Salad Recipe

Bold statement, I know.  I’m sure you already have your favorite.  I have no idea whatever possessed me to save this recipe in the first place, but I finally had the opportunity to make it and it was good.

Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

Potato Salad

Half-way through, when I was certain I would ruin the potatoes, I was cursing (like I never do) and vowing never to make potato salad again, because, I mean, WHY, why would anyone even bother when you can just go buy some.

But, it was perfect.  It was the perfect potato salad.  And I would definitely make it again.

 
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Posted by on July 8, 2007 in Food, Recipes, Reviews

 

Human Nature

Psychology Today has a fascinating article…

Ten Politically Incorrect Truths About Human Nature

Interesting claims like why beautiful people have more daughters, humans are naturally polygamous, sexual harassment isn’t sexist, and blonds are more attractive.

The implications of some of the ideas in this article may seem immoral, contrary to our ideals, or offensive.  We state them because they are true, supported by documented scientific evidence.  Like it or not, human nature is simply not politically correct.

(via charlierblog3)

 
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Posted by on July 8, 2007 in Linked, Waste Some Time

 

Chipmunks

Alvin and the Chipmunks are apparently coming out with their own movie.

Chipmunks Movie

But, uh, this isn’t how I remember them exactly.

(Thanks Tara!)

 
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Posted by on July 8, 2007 in Movies & TV

 

Fun with The Simpsons

Here’s me as a Simpsons character.

Look how gorgeous I am.

Simpsons Avatar

I gotta get me a T-shirt like that.

Make your own (and send it to me) at The Simpsons Movie Site.

(via Tonight We Make Soap)

 
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Posted by on July 3, 2007 in Jenn, Linked, Waste Some Time

 
 
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