Sherry Osborne

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Back to the routine : Today the alarm blared at me at 6:15 am and the shock of it was somewhat brutal. While I wasn't exactly lazing in bed all day long over the break, I was sleeping in to an extent and I certainly wasn't waking up to a loud, noisy alarm. (posted Jan 6, 10:15pm)

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Why he calls me Horatio Caine : Best of Holidailies I was so out of breath that I gasped the basics to him while I headed to the phone and called the police. (posted Jan 5, 9:32pm)

Chaos Theory by Sherry Osborne (24)

Winter joys make the season better : There’s not much else that can help you regain your youth like throwing yourself down a hill, shrieking like a loon. Well, regaining your youth until you realize you’re kind of achy later. But it was fun! (posted Jan 3, 9:35pm)

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So long 2009, hello 2010 : I want to write more. I want to tell stories instead of just recaps. (posted Dec 31, 8:59pm)

Chaos Theory by Sherry Osborne (24)

One of my creative moments : When Hayley came home her eyes bugged out of her head because she was so excited that I made her a Barbie house. (posted Dec 30, 9:55pm)

Chaos Theory by Sherry Osborne (24)

An extra Christmas : Best of Holidailies It simply never occurred to me that we were atypical and that most people didn’t have Christmas that way, that most people juggled family and spread Christmas out. (posted Dec 29, 10:19pm)

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Post-Christmas slump : I do have the post-Christmas slump but this time it’s not due to feeling deflated - it’s a physical “holy crap that was fun and now I’m exhausted” slump so it’s been a good one. (posted Dec 28, 10:55pm)

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Two more sleeps : Granted, I can get adult conversation by wrapping at home but at that hour on the night before Christmas usually means my adult conversation is peppered with a lot of swearing. (posted Dec 24, 1:25pm)

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Brrrrrr : I think I’m just about ready to put my feet up and wait for Christmas day! (posted Dec 23, 10:37pm)

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I survived but I’m not done yet! : I’m looking forward to the 24th. I usually still have to do all the wrapping then, but at least I won’t have to go to the store! (posted Dec 22, 11:35pm)

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Think good thoughts : Tomorrow is not only Monday, it's also mere days before Christmas day. It's ALSO the day where I will be hitting up Toys R Us and Best Buy among others for our Christmas shopping. (posted Dec 20, 10:47pm)

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Oh hey, look at that, it’s Saturday! : As I got into bed, by reflex I reached over to my alarm clock and I turned it on. Luckily I realized what I had done before my head actually made it to the pillow because I would have been beyond ticked off if it had one off at 5:40 am on a Saturday. (posted Dec 19, 10:57pm)

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Portrait of a Friday : It’s not a third world country, but knowing that I was helping the quiet kids who don’t get breakfast at home for whatever reason made me feel like I finally stepped up and did what I’ve always wanted to do. (posted Dec 18, 10:34pm)

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In my typical way... : When I worked at Hallmark one holiday season I remember a man trying to convince his brother that it was okay to buy a Catholic rosary for his Jewish wife for Hanukkah because it was pretty. Um, yeah okay. (posted Dec 17, 9:28pm)

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I should go to bed now and sleep all through Thursday : And that's when I will face plant on the bed and pass out. (posted Dec 16, 11:03pm)

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Is it only Tuesday? Really?? : While I was there I bought her a huge (HUGE) tub of MegaBloks because she loves those, and I also got her a book of Princess paper dolls and a Caillou storytelling game. (posted Dec 16, 8:46am)

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Just some random passing thoughts : It’s almost pathetic how easily a new routine wears me out. I can’t wait to see how exhausted I am tomorrow since I’m going back to help out at the actual sale until lunchtime. I should be comatose this time tomorrow. (posted Dec 15, 7:55pm)

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A Winter day in pictures : I’m trying not to count down to spring. (posted Dec 13, 9:27pm)

Chaos Theory by Sherry Osborne (24)

The things I didn't do, the things I did : laundry still waits, papers are still unfiled, and my bedroom still resembles a warehouse more than a haven of great sleep. But I don't care because I made my daughter laugh (even if it was AT my expense) and we had fun. That's more important. (posted Dec 12, 11:40pm)

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One tired Friday : I didn't get home until lunch time and FINALLY got a cup of coffee which was much-needed judging by the pounding in my head - ah, caffeine withdrawal, you are a massive bitch. (posted Dec 11, 10:17pm)

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Canadian Pride : I think she’ll be happy to look back on it when she gets older and knows that she got to take part in a historical Canadian event. (posted Dec 10, 9:12pm)

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I guess we were due by now : Our November was amazing by Eastern Canadian terms. The temperatures weren’t unbearable and we didn’t even get any snow (at least not any that stuck to the ground) until the very last day. So I guess that we were finally due to get a big kick-your-ass blizzard. Which we did. (posted Dec 9, 7:20pm)

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Our Advent Activity Calendar so far : My kids are bowling demons and they showed up both George and myself. Breanna nearly made me faint as she ended up throwing turkeys (three strikes in a row) with ease. We played in teams; Breanna and I won both games against George and Hayley and I fully confess that our win had very little to do with me. (posted Dec 8, 10:33pm)

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Putting the holly in the jolly : It’s all I can do to keep from blasting Christmas music all day long. I’m feeling so festive it’s disgusting. But don’t worry, it will pass. Nothing kills the holiday spirit like knowing you still need to do all your Christmas shopping. (posted Dec 7, 10:38pm)