Category Archives: wordgirl

Swimming Suits

Posted on June 14, 2011 by giannarae

I was going to have a heart attack.  You see, my in-laws were in town and stayed in a hotel since our basement is a flood zone.  So we decided to take four mobile children to a pool. Why? I have … Continue reading →

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Life in a Pond

Posted on June 1, 2011 by giannarae

The privilege to join Wordgirl’s class on her last kindergarten field trip was not exactly what I thought it would be. First we took a $152,000 net and a empty white margerine container.  (that’s what the lady said, but I’m thinking … Continue reading →

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Kindergarten Birthday Presents

Posted on January 18, 2011 by giannarae

I want to think that my superstars will have the exact same experience I did in school. I wasn’t popular, but I wasn’t disgusting. I was able to stand apart from the rest of the crowd.  I never went to a … Continue reading →

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The Mouse In "Our" House

Posted on January 7, 2011 by giannarae

Has been CAUGHT! image courtesty of rbx74 We had to endure through an entire week of company.We had to endure through two/three (I lost count in there somewhere) weeks of misplaced everything. We still have to endure through figuring out … Continue reading →

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Entering A New Phase

Posted on November 24, 2010 by giannarae

Ring Ring Me:  Hello? Girl on the other end of the line:  she’s answered! What do I say? Um, hi! Can my friend come over and play? Me:  Who? Girl: My friend? Me:  Who’s calling? Girl:  This is Morgan and can … Continue reading →

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In the spirit of Jimmy Fallon’s thank you notes

Posted on November 16, 2010 by giannarae

Thank you, drunk woman, for convincing me to give you a ride for 5 miles with your “baby” Brian (aka your boyfriend, please stop repeating yourself that he is your baby) in the back seat with Wordgirl.  And thank you … Continue reading →

Posted in blessings, family moments, life, on gianna's mind, princess pea, wordgirl | 4 Comments

Schooling

Posted on September 20, 2010 by giannarae

I am surrounded by homeschoolers. I do not feel negative toward homeschooling.  At. All. For some people it is the perfect situation. I am not upset if you choose to homeschool.  Whatever you need to do. But I never thought … Continue reading →

Posted in school days, wordgirl | 8 Comments

Livid

Posted on September 9, 2010 by giannarae

As Livid is the PERFECT word, I must use it. I am not angry. I am not hurt. I am not outraged. I am livid. Who does this sort of thing? Who lets you sign up your super girls for … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Longing for Kindergarten

Posted on September 8, 2010 by giannarae

Yes. She said that. Only it was more like this.  In her tired sleepy little voice as I got out of the bathroom after my shower, Wordgirl was sitting in the armchair that is stuffed into our little dining room … Continue reading →

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The Day She Learned "Shut Up"

Posted on September 7, 2010 by giannarae

I am not a swearing person. By nature and by choice. In 4th grade, to see what it was like I once said God’s name without reverence or honor . And I said it in a whisper under my breath. As soon … Continue reading →

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