August 2008

The Week in Bentos: August 26-29, 2008

August 29, 2008

This week was a bit strange for us, so I did my best to keep Wyatt’s lunches simple. Tuesday was his first day back at preschool after a two week break and it was also the day our new baby was due. Not knowing exactly when I would go into labor, I tried to make [...]

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9 Months Pregnant

August 25, 2008

Yessiree Bob! I am super duper pregnant. Tomorrow is my due date, in fact. I’ve been hecka sick with a head cold for the last three days. Saturday I was so miserable that I barely left my bed all day. I’m definitely feeling better today, but I’m hoping this kid holds off a few days [...]

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Laundry Love

August 19, 2008

A few weeks ago, on the way home from work, I heard this story about hanging laundry out to dry. I thought it was an interesting story over all, but the part that really struck me was the second half of the piece where they discuss how millions of Americans are banned from hanging their [...]

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Stay-at-Home-Momming

August 18, 2008

My maternity leave began today. I suppose if you want to get technical, it officially began on Saturday, the first day after my last day of work. But Saturday felt like a regular Saturday and it took a weekday to make me realize I’m really and truly off work for awhile. When you add in [...]

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Lunch Box Ideas

August 12, 2008

It’s back to school week here on Wendolonia and I’m going to focus on lunch-packing (of course!). Today’s topic: what to pack in the lunch box! The same scene plays out every weekday morning in kitchens across the country: a tired parent leans forward with one arm holding the refrigerator door open, eyes scanning the [...]

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The Week in Bentos: August 5-7, 2008

August 7, 2008

This was a short week at preschool because their summer vacation starts on Friday. Monday night, I finally made some home made blueberry muffins. I subbed in whole wheat flour for a quarter of the flour called for in the recipe and they came out sooooooo good. So of course Wyatt got a mini-muffin in [...]