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The Decorating Blues and Other Non Problems
So, if you recall awhile back, I talked about going and picking out paint for the guest room. What? You don’t remember??? A story about PAINT CHIPS didn’t make a lasting impression? Well, a quick...
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How I Ruined Breakfast But Still Made Awesome Pancakes
I have created a monster. (Or two.) Where did I go wrong? Let’s see… Good Intentions + Bad Habits + Mommy Guilt= AGGGGHHHHH! But let me explain further, because that isn’t enough for an adequate...
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Shopping With Kids: A Survival Guide
This past Friday I took a mini vacation. I got in my Honda Odyssey all by myself and drove to Starbucks. After my Frappucino port adventure, I sailed on to Publix, where shopping is a pleasure. And...
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Anything For The Perfect Shot
Since the other day I was talking about what an ADVENTURE it is shopping with kids, I thought I’d tell you about another wild time we had this week with the boys. Now, I warn you, this kind of thing...
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Off The Leash
Look at this cute backpack I got for Dash. Awe. It’s so cuddly and he just loves it. Here’s another shot… What? What’s that strap hanging off it? Uh, yeah… I’m not sure ?… It just came with this...
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Kids Are Gross
I was going to write about something different today, but after having to put my couch slip covers in the washing machine I felt a new inspiration coming on: Kids Are Gross. Through the fine art of the...
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Meet The Super Heroes
Yesterday evening we had to run an errand. Two little boys fell asleep in the car. Now, I’m not sure what happened with them, but come 10 pm, I had two Super Heroes buzzing around, wide awake and...
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The Kindness of Strangers
Yup. I think this card aptly describes what happened (AGAIN) today. You see, we have to bring a picture ID to our subdivision pool to check in. Along with the magnetic card that opens the gate and a...
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Chasing Supermom
Have you ever noticed that the words Preview and Publish look almost exactly the same? No? Well, neither had I. At least not until Friday night when with tired, bleary eyes I looked at the screen and...
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Clutter Gets the Boot
Over the next few weeks, you may not be hearing much from me. What?!? Why??? Have we run out of Chaos??? Nope. We still have plenty of Chaos. Our friend Chaos sure isn’t going anywhere and I’ve...
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Theories On Homeostasis And Random Silliness
I’ve been thinking about homeostasis. Who doesn’t, right? You know, the ability of a body or system to seek and maintain a condition of equilibrium or stability within its internal environment when...
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The Great Juice Cleanse
First, before I go all crazy with my little stories, let me share with you my favorite recipe for fresh kale juice. Because if you’re interested in a juice cleanse, or just juicing as a supplement,...
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Sleep Is A Wonderful Thing
You don’t really appreciate sleep until you don’t get any. Over the weekend, Finn came in our room and climbed into our bed. It’s only a queen size and admittedly, it’s a little too cozy with three...
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That Run Over By A Truck Feeling (aka Sleep Deprivation)
The last time I wrote, I was excited after Dash had slept through the whole night on his own. I hoped that perhaps we had finally turned a corner with him. No more sleep deprivation! NO. SUCH. LUCK....
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How To Help A Mommy Out: A Post By Dash
Hey, people! It’s me, Dash. My Mommy was too tired to write anything today, so I thought I’d help her out and do a guest post for her. What? You’re surprised that I know how to spell and use the...
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Our First Days Of Homeschool!
We now officially have two days of homeschooling under our belts. (I decided to start a day before the public school to get a jump on things.) How awesome did it go? Well, my house smells like...
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Going Gaga Over Math Curriculum. Yes, REALLY.
My boys are lying in their bunk beds right now talking about their MATH CURRICULUM. Yes, seriously, that is really happening. Beau, the child who hates math, pulled out the second book in the series,...
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What I Want Our Homeschool Classroom To Look Like
As you probably know, this is only our third week of homeschooling. We’re getting our feet wet and tweaking the schedule. I’m tweaking my expectations, trying to corral my burning desire to PUSH,...
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No More Marshmallows
Last week I posted this on Facebook: “Morning Conversations: Is there such a thing as a Breakfast Marshmallow? I say no. My kids disagree. I am pretty firm in my stance on the subject, but I welcome...
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Dear Dash,
Dear Dash, Listen, Buddy, we need to talk. The other day you figured out that if you pushed a chair up to the kitchen counter you could access a whole new world of exciting things. This morning you...
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