Monthly Archives: August 2011

An Actual Conversation: Happier-ness

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Adventures From Cloud 8

The Shorties were sitting at the table enjoying some ice cream in a bowl at the end of a busy summer day.  Everyone was happy, but evidently Pumpkin Pie felt the need to stir up some trouble. It is important … Continue reading →

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I Did Something Smart! Alert the Media.

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Adventures From Cloud 8

I know, it is very out of character that I do something notably not dumb. Especially parenting-wise. However, in an uncharacteristic fit of parental inspiration I did something.  I did something and it worked! After Husband’s last work training, he … Continue reading →

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What We Found in Sweet Pea’s Room: A List

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Adventures From Cloud 8

I forced under the threat of severe and extended boredom helped Sweet Pea to clean his room before he left for Camp Mamaw.  I’d rather poke myself in the eye with a sharp stick It was not entirely pleasant and … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: My New Gig

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Adventures From Cloud 8

I start work today, so while you are reading this, I am likely having an anxiety attack.  On our last night of vacation, Pickles and Sweet Pea picked this out and Pickles used all his arcade tickets to buy it … Continue reading →

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Grumpy? This Will Help.

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Adventures From Cloud 8

I can’t look at this with out giggling like a fool. There are some people who have discovered how hysterically funny it is to photograph their floppy skinned basset hounds while they run.  This is where I found my favorite … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Childish Amusements

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Adventures From Cloud 8

. . . . . . . . Hope you are all amusing yourselves!

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An Actual Conversation: Conscientious Shopper

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Adventures From Cloud 8

When it was time to stop at Trader Joe’s this week, Pumpkin Pie and Sweet Pea happened to be with me.  Luckily, it is easy to get out of there in under 20 minutes doing a big shop, and I … Continue reading →

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