Tag Archives: parenting

then and now.

Posted on 1 November 2018 by what sandra thinks

[I post this at the risk of showing my age. But I’ll never confirm anything so let’s just forget all about that right now. Thanks.] Let’s face it… this owl was kind of a dick. He totally stole that kid’s … Continue reading →

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hose fail.

Posted on 30 June 2018 by what sandra thinks

Every day I spend time trying to catch up on everyone’s blogs. I’m failing and I feel the need to apologize. I’m doing the best I can. I’m sorry. You’d think with my incredibly depressing boredom, keeping up would be … Continue reading →

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girls.

Posted on 19 May 2018 by what sandra thinks

(not my actual girl) Last night, my daughter called me to her room where she had been crying for at least an hour. I sat with her and she told me what was going on. There is so much friend … Continue reading →

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my girl…

Posted on 13 May 2018 by what sandra thinks

…gave me this. It was exactly what I needed. — ©2018 what sandra thinks

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inadequate.

Posted on 23 April 2018 by what sandra thinks

This is long… and littered with obscenities. And pointless. And embarrassing to post. Want me to be real? This is real. You’ve been warned. Yesterday when I went to pick my daughter from her friend’s house, I was talking to … Continue reading →

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dismissed.

Posted on 28 March 2018 by what sandra thinks

Beautiful art by Sora Ceballos • • • When I was a little kid, my mom had this tradition I rarely mentioned to anyone. Not because it wasn’t great… because it was great… but because it was, I guess, ‘wrong‘. Every year, we … Continue reading →

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my (little) best friend.

Posted on 9 March 2018 by what sandra thinks

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been spending a lot of time with my daughter. I’m with both of my kids a lot, but with her, it’s more than just being in the same place. I think she’s my best … Continue reading →

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they fight.

Posted on 28 February 2018 by what sandra thinks

I know it’s normal, but for fuck’s sake. It’s like I live with Itchy & Scratchy. I’m not sure which kid is which character… I think they switch randomly. But holy crap… they’re driving me mad!   They fight They … Continue reading →

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