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A Letter to My 10 Year Old Son

September 1, 2013
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10 years ago, it was a hot August night.  I had spent most of the last few weeks walking our neighborhood as much as my body would permit.  You see, I was not a patient expectant mom.  I was dying to meet you and could not wait any longer. 10 years ago, you came into […]

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Just Us – August 2013

August 31, 2013
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I love this photo for so many reasons that have absolutely nothing to with this actually being a good photo of us. I love the sparkle in miss Olivia’s eyes as she is about to head off to her first day of 2nd grade sporting her self-selected new haircut.  proud I love seeing what I […]

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It’s Lunchtime Again!

August 28, 2013
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It’s daily lunch making season again.  I don’t know why this feels any different than making lunch in the summer time.  It’s not like I don’t feed my kids all summer!  I suppose it’s the fact that I have to do it at 7am and figure out how to keep it all cool or hot […]

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Back to School Round-Up

August 23, 2013
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Yesterday was the 1st day back to school for my bigs.  Can’t believe they are already in 2nd + 4th grade.  Little M doesn’t start preschool until after Labor Day this year, she can hardly wait! 13  links for your weekend from across the web all with Back to School in mind. instaweek  don’t you […]

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5 Books for Your Summer Reading

August 8, 2013
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I’m frequently asked about what I’m reading these days.  It’s also one of my favorite questions for my friends. The stack of books on my nightstand is overflowing, literally onto the floor.  This summer has been full of some light, fun, page turners perfect for summer travel and beach reading. I’d love to hear what […]

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Just Us – July 2013

July 31, 2013
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What a fun fun month its been!  I actually can’t believe it’s been 31 days already. I just want to say that this Just Us Project is MUCH harder than it sounds.  But it’s importance to me is worth it, even if I sometimes feel like I’m going to cry trying to get my kids […]

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Kids Nutrition + A Giveaway!!

July 18, 2013
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Are you guys anything like me where I’m constantly trying new ways to get my kids to eat healthier?! That’s what I thought.  What parent isn’t really?  Whether you have a truly picky eater or just kids being kids, we all would like our kids to try some new foods, branch out from their ruts, […]

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This is 7

July 11, 2013

This is 7. Seven is a big kid. Seven is still a little kid. Seven is both big sister and little sister. Seven is sweet. Seven is loving. Seven is a reader. Seven looks like a jack-o-lantern. Seven loves pretty things. Seven sucks her thumb. Seven wants to stop. Seven swims. Seven sings. Seven helps. […]

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Just Us – June 2013

June 30, 2013
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Yikes!  Can you believe it’s been 2 months since I did a Just Us post?  I completely forgot in April and May.  Life got way crazy at the end of the school year.  I started this challenge to get mom back in the picture in January.  I did well for the first 3 months, fell […]

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Stop Worrying Momma!

June 26, 2013
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Here I am again in the midst of a week long sleep away camp, this year for my oldest two kids.  In the week preceding sleep away camp, we had our share of ups and downs.  We had a whine-free day that was celebrated with a trip to the ice cream shop.  We had an […]

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