Category Archives: nablopomo

i hate being the bearer of bad news

Posted on 19/11/2009 by

my mom just read that title and fainted. so, we’re moving house and the only people who needed to know about that and didn’t were the homeowners and our mâe bâan.  i hadn’t told the mâe bâan because it sort … Continue reading →

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all time worst?

Posted on 18/11/2009 by

i’ve been trying to figure out what to give for teacher christmas gifts this year.  there was a time when i liked to make teacher gifts and i’d love to return to that, but my kids have gotten old enough … Continue reading →

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happy birthday, michael!

Posted on 17/11/2009 by

he’s 39 today. and in indonesia – a country that isn’t loving him this week.  actually, that was last week.  maybe this week has been better.  of course, no internet at the hotel doesn’t sound better.   here’s praying he has … Continue reading →

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maths help, please

Posted on 16/11/2009 by

s10 is doing some logic problems and we’re a bit flummoxed.  i’m hoping that one of you guys is a maths whiz and would be willing to lend a hand.  so here ya go… there are 4 kids and 4 … Continue reading →

Posted in nablopomo, s11 | 8 Comments

too sick for school?

Posted on 15/11/2009 by

i don’t think so.  a12′s still not 100%, but she is better.  and fever free.  and we’re both ready to return to our normal lives.  tonight, when asked if she was going back to school tomorrow, she said, “i’ve been … Continue reading →

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sleep disorder

Posted on 14/11/2009 by

i haven’t been sleeping well.  everything settles down, no more fireworks, parties have stopped and then i get a headache.  that lasts and lasts and lasts and seems to be paracetamol resistant. it makes me grumpy.  but i’m hoping the … Continue reading →

Posted in me me me, nablopomo | 6 Comments

hardships of travel

Posted on 13/11/2009 by

frequently when michael travels we have difficulty finding time when we are both online to chat.  which means sometimes i learn about what’s going on with him from his facebook status updates.  like this past wednesday there was this… and … Continue reading →

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or maybe it’s…

Posted on 12/11/2009 by

a12 is home again today.  yesterday i sort of wondered to myself, “how long should i wait to take her to the doctor?”  looks like four days is the answer. we don’t actually make a doctors appointment here – we … Continue reading →

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fava beans and a nice chianti

Posted on 11/11/2009 by

out of nablopomo desperation i bring you a true tale from ten years ago. you know how when you’re at the end of your rope and you’re tempted to say just about anything just to get your kids to leave … Continue reading →

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and none of the same symptoms

Posted on 10/11/2009 by

it’s 9p on nov. 10 and i have to post something because of noboplomo.  so here’s nothing something. today all three kids were home sick.  two – a12 and s10 – stayed home and the nurse called to ask me … Continue reading →

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