Author: Hildie

The pig nose

I spent the day yesterday at the rodeo for Arabella’s second grade field trip. (“Rodeo” is something of a misnomer; it’s simply a fair and sometimes a rodeo is going on too). We got to watch pig racing, which was as great as it sounds. Although the spoiled little boy… Read More
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Scratching post

Do you think it would be weird if I paid a masseuse to scratch my back the whole time? There’s nothing I love more than a good scratch. She can use a hairbrush or fingernails. It’s all wonderful. Honestly, it feels a little weird and sordid to request something like… Read More
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Pillow talk

I’m posting at Segullah today about my busy, busy lifestyle. Which entails cleaning up this mess made by the usual suspects.  By Hildie | Filed under Uncategorized 9 Comments Share
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My latest fave

I’ve been digging on this album by Priscilla Ahn.  Very light and ethereal, but serious.  Her voice is charming. The more I listen the more I love.  And you can download the whole album on itunes for $6.99.  Quel bargain. By Hildie | Filed under Uncategorized 3 Comments Share
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Happy anniversary, have a snake!

Oh my gosh, I just realized that today–yes today–is my one year anniversary of blogging!  Haven’t my faithful readers, all five of you, learned a lot of silly, unimportant things about me? Mostly that I love sweets and hate doing anything hard, especially the laundry.  Or any household chores for… Read More
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How about baby foreign exchange?

Remember that post a few days ago that showed the mayhem that Ada and Jasper caused? I don’t know what it is with those two, but the urge to destroy runs deep. Since then we have had to endure: –Writing on several walls and a dresser (courtesy of Ada). I… Read More
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Spring break-my-spirit

It’s Spring Break right now and we, along with everyone else we know, are having a staycation this year. Mister is nearing the deadline of his huge project at work which means no fun for a couple more weeks. So now I have a houseful of children and I’m wondering… Read More
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Ok, OK, here is the family room

I realized after I finished my exercises in the Slipcover book (see this post earlier today) that the things I like best are lots and lots of pattern all mixed together, as well as bright pastel colors.  If something is plain and simple I usually don’t like it. After I… Read More
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It’s all about the consequences

I mentioned earlier how I like to be showered and ready before my kids wake up.  This is not because I am disciplined (so laughable!) or have my life together.  It’s because showering while Ada and Jasper are up and about leads to nothing but trouble.  As I found out… Read More
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