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Spiders, Bugs, the Hulk, and Rain Puddles
Lately, we’ve been dealing with something I like to call “Bean Fears.” Topping the list of Bean Fears today are spiders, bugs, and the Hulk. He likes the toy versions of each…
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Annoying Spouses
Chris has been driving me crazy lately. Here is the latest in a long line of annoyances: He called me while I was out today and said he wanted to order a pizza…
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The Festival of Gracie
The term “birthday” is so misleading. “Birthday” (singluar) would seem to imply that the celebration lasts a single day. Our family is either doing them so right or totally wrong because birthday celebrations…
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Happy Birthday, Gracie!
Happy third birthday to our sassy, spirited, spitfire, Gracie Girl! What a gift you are in our lives, Gracie! You fill each day with excitement and laughter and joy. What more could a…
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Driving a Bandwagon
Last week, Bean moved over to his new preschool class. It was not without some sadness and tears, let me tell you. But Chris and I did the best we could to support…
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When Children Change Your Lives
Recently, I saw a preview for the Dreamworks movie “Delivery Man,” starring Vince Vaughn. It looked like something right up my alley. The perfect comedy of errors which leads to self-reflection and improved…
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Parenting Through Trembling Lips
A lot of parents worry about their kids. Worry comes with the job description. But, honestly, I haven’t consistently worried about my kids in quite a while. Both are old enough to express…
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Man Down! Man Down!
So, Chris is sick. Which is why this entire post is written as I whisper it to you. You might think this makes me a very kind wife, keeping quiet so my lovie…
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Where is the Momma Bear Line?
I had class tonight, so Chris picked the kids up from daycare. He called me right after to give me the big news. Michael was punched in the face at school today. Which…
