Monthly Archives: June 2010
I’m a Pirate, Not a Ninja
I am a pirate, not a ninja. This is a phrase that comes up a lot in my house. Toby is truly a ninja; he sneaks up on me all the time and scares the pants off of me. And … Continue reading
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Working from Home. Kind of.
Toby and I agree on two big things (we might agree on a couple other items, but I can’t think of what they are at the moment): we both get to chase our Big Dream, and we both want someone … Continue reading
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Father’s Day Tribute
This will be Toby’s first Father’s Day. I was going to do a funny little post about his interesting parenting techniques, like restraining Roper with a mouse cord while he eats…but I decided they both deserve better than that. So … Continue reading
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Anniversary Quatro – The Aftermath
I can say with absolute certainty that the Anniversary Quatro celebration in Winthrop was a huge success. I’m not going to go into ALL details about the whole trip but the gist of it was a) Chewuch Inn was absolutely charming … Continue reading
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My Point, Exactly
ME: It’s fun being married to you. TOBY: Yeah, why’s that? ME: Because you’re a complete nutter! TOBY: What do you mean? (rummaging through the dishwasher he grabs a bowl and spoon for his breakfast. With a victorious grin he … Continue reading
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Anniversary Quatro
Has it really been four years? It feels like only four minutes. UNDER WATER. This marriage thing has been one wild ride that I will keep buying tickets for over and over and over again. Kind of like that one … Continue reading
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It’s Alive!
Proof that my White Trash Garden is actually growing something! For now. The mesclun, cilantro and dill are all producing nicely (and they are DEE-LISH!) Unfortunately, I will be holding a funeral this afternoon for two of the youngest members of … Continue reading
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Agent of Humiliation
I guess enough time has gone by to allow the massive battering of my ego to heal. Barely. I still envision it to be the sickly yellow of faded bruises and banana slugs. A couple of weeks ago I attended Write … Continue reading
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What’s with the Name?
I’ve been asked about the name of this blog. Why “Molly Flew the Coop”? For those of you who haven’t known me since the days of big hair, pegged jeans and penny loafers, my maiden name is Cooper. I was Molly … Continue reading
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Extended Contract
Dear Roper, You are nine months old today Little Man! I have officially known you longer than I’ve known of you. And knowing you is way cooler than I ever imagined. You’re such a fun little dude. I shouldn’t be … Continue reading
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