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My head is bursting with thoughts this morning, none of which would make a post. So, it’s time for a list. 1. I’ve been obsessed with the story of Jaycee Dugard. OH. My. Gosh. I can’t even imagine the grief of her parents, knowing that girl has been imprisoned in someone’s backyard for 18 years….
Um… I woke up yesterday morning and realized I had forgotten Rule #51 of being pregnant: NEVER choose paint colors during the first, second OR third trimester. I learned this important rule a few years ago while watching Trading Spaces. A woman featured on the show had painted her basement a horrible shade of salmony-pink,…
Saturday afternoon I decided to take my chances with what I knew would be a very challenging endeavor. I willingly chose that time to go to the grocery store. Oh, I knew it would mean out-of-stock items, grumpy shoppers and long lines. But I was so giddy with the thought of my new seven-day meal…
One of the things I have enjoyed most about my work-at-home job over the last few years is learning about the power of encouragement. It’s not something people get enough of. And that seems to be especially true with the stay-at-home mom crowd. We aren’t in a position each day where we have an employer…
OK. That’s it. I’ve had enough. I can’t possibly be a good mom, tote around a growing baby in my tummy, keep the house clean, home school the kids, stay on top of the laundry, write my blog, tell myself jokes, take naps AND still be expected to come up with what we are having…
Dear Moms of the Boys Hanging Out at Starbucks on Friday Night, I’m sure that if we got to know each other we would find we have a lot in common. We might even be friends. Sure, your kids are older than mine. But you might be my age. Or maybe just a little older….
For those of you with older children, or those who live in a smaller town or anyone who basically isn’t as overprotective as I am, this post might seem a little ridiculous. But now that all three of my kids can ride their bikes beautifully with no training wheels, and now that within a week…
I sort of waited until the last minute to order some of my home school curriculum. The last box is expected to arrive today. This is what we will be learning this year in first and third grade: In Bible, we’re going to start with these little studies I found that I’m really excited about:Choosing…
For the past few weeks, it seems like everywhere I go I hear moms saying, “I can’t WAIT to send these KIDS back to SCHOOL!” By the end of summer, everyone is kind of craving a routine again. We all need some regular interaction with our peers. We need structure. And a place we have…
Last week, a sweet friend of mine invited me and my kids to every stay-at-home mom’s most dreaded destination. You know: A rock star rat. Hordes of children running frantically from one video game to another. A counter with all the plastic junk your child can afford with the tickets he has earned. Chuck E….
