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Household Tricks That Keep Me Sane
Almost from the day Gracie was born, I knew that in order to manage a household with two small children, organization was going to be key. It has taken me several years to…
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The Grammar of Marriage
I’m never more reminded of how lucky I am to have Chris than when we face a challenge together. Over the years, we have learned that the only way to make it through…
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If You Give a Boy a Swing Set
If you give a boy a swing set, chances are he’s going to ask for you to turn the sprinklers on so he can swing in the “rain.” And if the boy gets…
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The Center of Our Home
Without a doubt, my favorite part of the work week is the hour after we get home from school. Usually, the kids and I are either outside in the front yard or getting…
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Why I Quit My Happiness Project
April has come and almost gone. There have been no Happiness Project updates this month for one very simple reason: there is no more Happiness Project. I struggled with quitting my Happiness Project…
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Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds.
On Saturday, we said goodbye to my sweet Lucy Girl. About six months ago, Lucy had liver failure and while she was able to get back to a point where she was functioning…
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Dunkin’ Munchkins.
Gracie is not one for jumping into the swimming pool. She prefers the dunking method. Wait for it… Wait for it… VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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First Swim of 2014!
Last Wednesday was a really crappy day. I woke up late, got into a stupid argument with Chris over bounce houses (don’t ask…), left my cell phone at home, forgot my morning snack,…
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Teacups of Nots
Oh, what an Easter we had, friends! What joy! What blessings! What happiness! Our table was full of food and treats… Our baskets were full of eggs… Our backyard was full of children……
