Category Archives: Celebrations
Saturday Odds ‘n’ Ends: Mother’s Day Edition
An early happy Mother’s Day greeting to all the moms out there! We’re expecting beautiful weather here in Portland, so my day will be spent at the local nursery getting the rest of the plants for our garden and then … Continue reading
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Wednesday Odds ‘n’ Ends
Once again, some stuff too small for their own blog post. Must read blog: If you, like us, are on the path of getting rid of debt, Judy’s post today, Ten Years Ago, at We May Be Poor But We … Continue reading
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A Special Birthday
Less than three weeks after celebrating Christmas, our annual Month of Birthdays begins. Today is Meiling’s 16th birthday, YaYu will turn 12 next Tuesday, and WenYu will close out the month (and two days) when she turns 14 on February … Continue reading
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Happy Hanukkah!
For all of you beginning your celebration this evening, may your hearts be warmed with the glow from your Hanukkah candles this season. Best wishes to you and your families for a beautiful Hanukkah!
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Our Christmas Traditions
The girls have all been saying several times a day how excited they are about Christmas this year. Our tree will be purchased this evening and decorated tomorrow. I’ve made several lists these last few days, checking things off to … Continue reading
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Happy 2nd Anniversary to Me!
There’s nothing quite like wishing yourself a happy anniversary, but this is one of those dates that no one but me knows about so who better to send felicitations? Anyway, I’m Losing It Here is two years old today! When … Continue reading
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Taken For Granted
It’s tradition at this time of the year to give thanks for the many blessings we have, including but not limited to our families, our jobs, our health, our friends, our homes, our pets and perhaps some of our possessions. … Continue reading
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Our Christmas Secrets Revealed!
Last weekend, as we enjoyed our coffees and talked over financial stuff, Mr. Losing It and I also finalized our Christmas shopping list. His bonus this year means there will be enough to give each of the girls a nice … Continue reading
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It Was a Very Good Year
I just finished peeling myself off the floor. Mr. Losing It emailed me a few minutes ago to let me know that his company had a very, very good year, his department in particular, and that after taxes his annual … Continue reading
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Happy Mother’s Day!
I hope all you moms are having a wonderful day today. Here at Chez Losing It, I was served breakfast in bed along with an edict that I was not allowed to do any chores or work whatsoever for the … Continue reading
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