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March Slice of Life Story Challenge 
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Spring break is almost here...Spring break by the numbers:

One week of spring break (sigh)
    Two little girls to potty train (fingers crossed!)
Three days until my parents arrive (yippy!)
    Four to-do lists started (...not sounding like a break.)
Five novels to read (ah, a little break.)
    Six piles and stacks of paper to organize (ugh. recycle?)
Seven days until my birthday celebration (chocolate cake!)
    Eight dinners to prepare (Uh, Dad? Ideas?)
Nine more slices to write (this month).
    Ten glorious (long) fun (exhausting) days for spring break (sigh).


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  1. JudyMarch 22, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Great way to count.
    1 - anticipation
    2 - challenge
    3 - we're getting ready
    4 - short lists only
    5 - read
    6 - one pile a day
    7 - guess I'm baking a cake
    8 - whatever your heart desires (Dad's got it covered - leg of lamb???)
    9 - keep writing
    10 - enjoy, enjoy, enjoy....

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  2. writekimwriteMarch 22, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Loved and your Mom's numerical response, too. Have fun!

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  3. Terje March 22, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Cool that your mom responded first, making this double fun to read. Enjoy your break and do mostly the things you wish and like. Well, the potty training may not be what you want to do, but think of the positive end goal, and it can go on the "like " list too. If your dad and mom offer to help with the girls, cooking or any other to-do list, don't be modest, and accept the help. + ignore any advice people (me included) give and make your own choices.

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  4. Betsy HubbardMarch 22, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    This is a priceless post. What a great comment after your slice. I hope it all goes smoothly.

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  5. JackieMarch 22, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    I like the use of the numbers...and then that your mother answered! That was fun. Take your mom's advise for number 10...enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!
    Jackie http://familytrove.blogspot.com/

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  6. Tara @ A Teaching LifeMarch 22, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    A two-fer! And, can you believe that we have nine more slices for this challenge?!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Oh so creative! I wish I thought like this. So simple, so clever, so effective! Great post!

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  8. crouchmammaMarch 22, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Michelle, you always come up with something new and creative that make your posts so interesting to read. Love the parenthetical comments especially #6 recycle? Yes I say file 13!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Love. Love. Love. So crafty and just brilliant. I will be putting this in my writers notebook as a mentor text. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Deb DayMarch 22, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    I love that your mom answered you back with her own numbered list! Have fun with your spring break.

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  11. bMarch 22, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    This is a super list --- although, like you, sometimes I think I try to pack an inordinate amount of projects into break. Even though they're fun. And, relaxing. Wishing you the joy of accomplishing these list items...and celebrating your birthday with loved ones :).
    b

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  12. JaanaMarch 22, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Great list! Reading for fun would be on the top of my list!

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  13. UnknownMarch 22, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Great list and great response from your mom. I totally enjoy your blog!

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  14. CarolMarch 22, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    So very clever! Hope you have at least one special birthday date night! And I loved your mom's response too! Hope your break is terrific! And dry!

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  15. Deanna HMarch 22, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    I love this slice! Fun and creative. Enjoy!

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  16. RobinMarch 22, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Very creative slice! I love that your mom responded in the same way. Have a great spring break!

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  17. Linda BMarch 22, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    So clever (I think that's been said, but I wanted to say it, too!) Michelle. Glad you are having company to help the coming celebration. I just started break too, am anticipating lots of reading! Enjoy!

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