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So Angelic When He’s Asleep

Thursday, May 7th, 2015

It’s made slightly more pitiful because he’s been sick. And on the recommendation of the pediatrician who got a look at his throat on Monday, I’ve made an appointment with an ENT (ear, nose & throat) doctor to give Rerun the once-over.  Five year old boys shouldn’t be snoring like hungover 70 year old men […]



Domino Effect

Wednesday, May 6th, 2015

Last Wednesday, Thumper threw up. He happened to do it all over me and himself, in the parking lot of Trader Joe’s.  I had Ane and Rerun with me as well (Tad was at speech therapy), and while Rerun danced around, Ane helped me clean Thumper up and get him into clean clothes.  My shirt […]



The Force Was With Them

Tuesday, May 5th, 2015

Everyone wore their Star Wars T-shirts yesterday, but only two of the kids had a lightsaber duel (the older two were at school). We watched a LEGO Star Wars episode, and then watched the full movie at dinnertime. It’s important to always have fun, and to keep your lightsaber handy.



Rest In Peace, Aunt Mary

Monday, May 4th, 2015

We here at the Corner Haus received expected, and terribly sad, news on Saturday night.  The Webmaster’s Aunt Mary, who read the blog and commented occasionally, passed away after a brief and bitter battle with cancer of the head and neck. The diagnosis was a surprise, but the initial reports were hopeful.  Surgery was successful, […]