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I did write a Menu Plan Monday post for yesterday, but (appropriately enough) the internet seems to have eaten it. So here’s what we’re having this week:

  • Omelets (yesterday)
  • Spaghetti (today)
  • Car picnic (Wednesday)
  • Stir-fried tofu & peppers (Thursday)
  • Pizza (Friday)
  • In other news, I can’t think of anything nice to say about Verizon or headaches this morning, so I’m not going to say anything at all. Just like my mama taught me.

    I could’ve done without all the snake references

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    This week’s “Five in a Row” book was “When I Was Young in the Mountains” by Cynthia Rylant. It’s set in the Appalachian region years and years and years ago, before electricity, plumbing and, apparently, snake deterrent. Having grown up in the same region — with indoor plumbing, electricity and a dearth of snake sightings, happily — I was pretty excited about exploring its history with Poppy. We listened to a lot of bluegrass this week and read a few Jack tales in addition to our regularly scheduled activities.

    I’ve been trying to jot down some notes on each day as we go along, but I didn’t do that very consistently this week. I’m sure you’ll be able to tell on which days I neglected to do it! Here’s what we did this week:
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