Author Archives: Mrs Odie

About Mrs Odie

Friendly Pedant; Humble Genius

Paying up front

Odie often tells Viva she’s tough. She is. She comes home from day care covered in scratches and bruises and is ever chipper. “Look at my owies, Mommy!” Not pride, exactly, but she loves to get attention for sure. I … Continue reading

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Same old me

The past week, I’ve been deeply absorbed in the task of parenting two children while following the Dr. Conrad Murray trial. I record it during the day and watch on and off while I do housework or nurse. Today I … Continue reading

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