Category Archives: Shorty

If This is Four I’ll Take It!

Posted on August 14, 2010 by incognitomom

Everyone always talks about the terrible twos but no one warns you that three is way, way harder.  At least it was in our house.  Shorty’s third year was trying and that is putting it mildly.  There were tantrums, back talk, … Continue reading →

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Marlboro Gram

Posted on March 25, 2010 by incognitomom

From three year old Shorty came this gem: “Mom I’m a little bit sick and my voice is sounding a little like a man.  It sounds like Gram’s voice.” Let me clarify this for you … Gram is my mom, … Continue reading →

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Beginnings

Posted on January 5, 2010 by incognitomom

I just dropped Shorty off for his first day at preschool.  I wasn’t sure what to expect from him.  I was fearful.  Shorty has a temper and a stubborn streak.  When he gets something in his head he is not easily distracted … Continue reading →

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Shortyisms

Posted on October 22, 2009 by incognitomom

Shorty is always saying something that makes me laugh or shake my head.  Most of the time I forget them before I ever get a chance to write them down but here are a few that have stuck in my … Continue reading →

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Moments of Sunshine

Posted on October 22, 2009 by incognitomom

That post I wrote a few days ago was pretty depressing and gloomy.  So that you know it’s not all bad here I wanted to share some good things that are happening. Shorty is now starting to draw pictures that … Continue reading →

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It’s That Time Again

Posted on September 30, 2009 by incognitomom

Fall, for many of you it’s the time of year when your kids start back to school.  Here in our house Shorty hasn’t started school yet.  Not even preschool.  This is the time of the year when we sign up … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the Frat Party Years I Suppose

Posted on September 2, 2009 by incognitomom

I’m beginning to second guess the wisdom of buying this camera for my three year old.  His idea of a great shot and mine are not the same.  Shorty’s new way to torture me is to bust into the bathroom … Continue reading →

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The Big Boy Bed

Posted on July 23, 2009 by incognitomom

A few weeks ago I promised pictures of Shorty’s new big boy bed.  Here it is … I’m thrilled to say he is sleeping wonderfully in his own bed.  We still have to do tricks to get him to go to … Continue reading →

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A Lot of Nothing

Posted on June 30, 2009 by incognitomom

I have so many things rolling around in my head I have no idea where to begin.  In fact, I’m having trouble focusing on any one thing for more than a few seconds before my mind is off on another … Continue reading →

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Scenes From This Mom’s Life

Posted on June 16, 2009 by incognitomom

Ever wonder how this mom spends her days?  Well, here are a few scenes from my life …               Is it any wonder why I never accomplish anything?  I spend my whole day cleaning up … Continue reading →

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