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vintage (vin’tij): characterized by excellence, maturity and enduring appeal; classic

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Show & Tell: Mama’s Got a New Pair of Shoes

It has been incredibly and unseasonably hot around here. Today it hit 100 degrees, with another hot one predicted for tomorrow. I hate the gray and gloomy weather we endure most of the year, so I’m trying not to complain about the heat – but it’s not too comfy!
On Sunday, as it was still just [...]

Show & Tell: I Like to Watch

Every once in a while, my husband is on duty with Vintage Girl in the morning. It’s hard to describe the dance I do every day to get her out the door, but if there were one phrase that captured “herding cats”, “high-maintenance” and “drama queen” it might come close.
On those rare days when I’m [...]

Mommy Moment or Senior Moment II

8:50am Friday Morning
Vintage Mommy: I need to call my cell phone so I can find it (cell phone begins to ring)
Vintage Girl: I’ll go get it for you Mom – here it is! (retrieves ringing phone from my bag)
Vintage Mommy: (looking at phone) Oh, a Missed Call at 8:50 . . . who could [...]