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We got Sam a little plastic lawnmower not long ago, and by "we" I naturally mean "me," R being busy with the writing of the dissertation. Needless to say, Sam freaking loves his lawnmower. It's been cold and rainy since this photo was taken, but we're supposed to have some nice weather this week, and I look forward to getting my lawn ineffectually mowed by a bladeless plastic mower.
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Currently reading.
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Priceless!
Posted by: Judith | March 17, 2009 at 09:59 PM