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Absolutely Bananas: Seattle mom blog

Category Archives: up close and personal

September 5, 2008
by bananas
49 Comments

The wake-up call

We’re five minutes from the ferry when my throat clenches and starts to close up. I cannot breathe. I clutch at the armrest and gasp, “Jay! Something is wrong.  Something is very wrong.” Jay can tell from the urgency in … Continue reading →

Categories: up close and personal | Tags: confessions, doctor, fear, health, irrational fear, personal | Permalink

September 4, 2008
by bananas
18 Comments

On the first day

I look across the sea of people at the freshly scrubbed faces, carefully combed hair, brand-new shirts and backpacks and saucer-wide eyes.  I can feel the air buzzing with nervous excitement. “When do you think the bell will ring?” Jay asks … Continue reading →

Categories: up close and personal | Tags: kindergarten, mommy post, this new life | Permalink

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