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Please Help Someone Smile Today

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Eileen

Ever get an idea you think is so awesome you can’t wait to get started on it and the idea keeps you awake because you thought of it at night and then you wake up thinking about it again, but you’re too … Continue reading →

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The Birth of the Birthday Party Sweatshirt

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Eileen

A strange tradition started in our family on M1′s third birthday. Well technically, I guess it started on his fourth birthday when I realized we were throwing a volcano/dinosaur-themed birthday party and I didn’t have anything volcano/dinosaur-themed to wear. (If you’re new to the Calandros … Continue reading →

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Way To Go, Grandma!

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Eileen

M3 is a reading machine. He reads everything he sees wherever we go. Since we spend a ridiculous time driving around town in my hot, making-everyone-jealous, dropped-a fridge-on-it minivan, he reads many street signs, buildings signs and bumperstickers. Reading the signage is fine. … Continue reading →

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And Now I Go On a Rant -Again

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Eileen

I became THAT parent a while ago. I can’t believe I did this and waited to post because I had to be sure I wanted to go public with my actions. Well, here goes: M1 called from school, “Mom. I forgot (my project) at home. … Continue reading →

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