Caro Geelen

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Where is the Tin Opener?

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tin opener

What a Wednesday. My partner-in-crime is out, and I think I'm ready for the evening crazies that start at 4pm, despite my 6 broken hours of sleep the night before. I set out the prep for my dinner and put #1 kid's food in the microwave. Then I try to find the tin opener and it has vanished. I remember that she's taken to thinking it's a hairbrush and pinches it out of the drawer, so she's taken it, or I've confiscated it and put it somewhere "safe". A cursory search yields only frustration for me. Then #1 yells for...

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The Hiccup of Doom

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burst blood vessel in eye

Nobody likes being sick. But it happens, and we deal with it. But being sick and having kids makes you think wistfully about the times you took that day off work to feel miserable, alone, and sleep. With pregnancy #1 I got food poisoning at 6 months. I threw up so much I burst blood vessels in my eyes, which was both impressive and horrible at the same time. But kid #1 was very not sick for 18 months - thanks to both vaccines and the isolation that staying at home with mum can give you. Then kid #2 came...

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