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About tiffandtheboys

I am a married mom of three boys, still trying to figure out what i want to be when I grow up. However, I can say that any remarkable qualities I may possess are a direct consequence of all the people who have given their love to me over the expanse of my life (which is hurtling toward the deep space of middle age at an alarming rate.). So to all of those people, past and present...thank you for me.

The Education of Summer

Posted on July 21, 2009 by tiffandtheboys

We have been doing nothing and everything for the last month.  We spent the day with Grama Aleene yesterday.  She has an old jeweler’s loop that fascinated the boys and the picture above pretty much sums up the theme of … Continue reading →

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Pooky Tars and Keh-Wee Shawks

Posted on May 27, 2009 by tiffandtheboys

I know I promised I wouldn’t continue dwelling on speech impediments, but we had a day of exploration last weekend.  We went to the Sea Center which is out on the Santa Barbara Pier.  Then we rode on Little Toot … Continue reading →

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Captain Dimples Takes a Shower

Posted on May 6, 2009 by tiffandtheboys

Alex has discovered the shower.  That is not to say he chooses one every time.  There is a great advantage to the landscape and play potential in a bath, but he now sees the allure of the shower.  How did … Continue reading →

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Super Belly

Posted on April 21, 2009 by tiffandtheboys

  I have never been a fan of baby talk.  It annoys me when a grown adult speaks to children in a way that reinforces inaccuracy in the English language.  When Zach and Alex were about four and two, I … Continue reading →

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How Can My Baby Be Seven

Posted on April 8, 2009 by tiffandtheboys

Zach is seven today.  We got him several little gifts that he has been wanting, but the biggest one involved real estate.  He got to move into his very own room.  I spent the day yesterday trying to make that … Continue reading →

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Fat Tuesday

Posted on February 24, 2009 by tiffandtheboys

I am such a WASP, I am not even sure what Fat Tuesday means.  I think it has something to do with wretched excess before the fast.   Sam also is not truly versed in the concept, but his favorite … Continue reading →

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Just Another Lazy Afternoon

Posted on February 19, 2009 by tiffandtheboys

Alex had a buddy over the other day for the afternoon.  They call these things play “dates”, but when it involves four boys playing within the confines of a single family dwelling it simply transcends a single-word descriptor.  In case … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus Came to Town…

Posted on December 6, 2008 by tiffandtheboys

…..and he looked a bit like Kenny Rogers before the cheek implants.   The kids had a blast, but I am always somehow disappointed that afterwards they say their favorite part was having the parade people hurl candies at them. … Continue reading →

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Question: How Many WoodChips Does it Take to Fill The Rolled Cuffs of a Two-Year-Olds Pants? Answer: An Infinite Number

Posted on November 28, 2008 by tiffandtheboys

  Well, we survived Thanksgiving….and my list of things to be thankful for is endless.  Let’s see, hmmm, here are a few of them:  I am thankful that we went to my Auntie Jan’s house, so that I didn’t have … Continue reading →

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How Many Firemen Does It Take….?

Posted on November 8, 2008 by tiffandtheboys

So Chris’ back blew out (much like a tire while cruising down the 101, but there is no spare).   It seized up on him for good as he drove to work last Tuesday.  He made it back to our … Continue reading →

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