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Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:51:05 +0000

[...] Woulda Coulda Shoulda: What a long, strange trip it’s been – Mir revels in the connection she sees growing between her husband and her children (his new stepkids): “It makes me warm and fuzzy for the kids, because—despite what some other people related to them might think—there is not some sort of global allotment of love which might be used up if they dare to use some of their ration on a positive relationship with their stepdad, and in fact some might argue that an extra positive parental unit just makes good sense. Sort of like having a spare tire in your car. It also makes me happy for Otto, because this is a man who once told me he had no interest in having kids, and HAHAHA SUCKER, YOU’VE GOT ‘EM, AND YOU’RE ROCKIN’ IT. And as we well know, little makes me happier than being right.” (more) [...]

By: becky

becky — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:53:22 +0000

the new baby is already a world-class farter. i am in so much trouble!

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:55:04 +0000

Tammy. you crack me up — no pun intended! And yes, all boys, no matter the age, love the toots! And it is a good thing that Monkey’s toots were something that you both could relate to and…enjoy?.

By: Lori

Lori — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 02:29:18 +0000

LOL Laughing over flatulence is what bonds people together – I learned that in Junior High! *grin*

By: Amy-Go

Amy-Go — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:14:20 +0000

Good for Otto! And for you. ;)

By: Flea

Flea — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 17:17:53 +0000

Do chickens fart?

By: Cele

Cele — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 17:00:47 +0000

Mir what a great story. But I will let you know, I have grown step daughters who thinks farting is not big deal. OHMIGAWD! I tried, I really tried.

By: Barb

Barb — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 08:32:18 +0000

Beautiful post. As Grandma Florence always said, “Love me; love my stink!” Your family is blessed.

By: carolyn

carolyn — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:03:01 +0000

Mir, you are a lucky, lucky girl.

By: Daisy

Daisy — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:35:15 +0000

Hate to tell you this, dear, but the boy will find flatulence funny long after you find it endearing. (Says the former teacher of middle-school boys and the mom of a 15-yr-old, well, male)