Holidays
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Christmas Recap 2012, Part One
I worried that Christmas would lose some of its magic without my dad. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that I could miss my dad even while celebrating a happy, joyous holiday…
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Santa and the Rebuttal
Last night, Bean wrote his letter to Santa. Well, he dictated it, and I wrote it down word for word. He had some pretty specific ideas that he was passionate about. Namely Rescue Heroes.…
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Christmas is Here
This past weekend, I decided that it was going to be Christmas. Like, right then. I’ve had a hard time mustering up the Christmas spirit, but this weekend I was determined to not…
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Fa La La La… Nope.
I am a Christmas junkie. I love it all. I love the holy season where we celebrate Christ’s birth. I love the silly Christmas movies. (FRA-GI-LE…) I love the music. I love the…
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The Big 3-0
On Sunday I turned 30. I don’t feel old, but I do feel older. 30 is just such a big number. I have been really excited about turning 30, though. Chris and I…
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Thanksgiving 2012
I was worried about Thanksgiving this year, but it turns out that the few days leading up to the holiday were the toughest. I got a little sad when the kids were in…
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Seasons of Grief
I had a rough day yesterday. I have this whole week off of work, and I planned to send the kids to school just on Monday so I could get some Christmas shopping…
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A Thanksgiving List
1. I don’t really want to talk too much about this topic, and sometimes lists are easier to use for things like that. Lists make hard things easy. 2. I’m not excited about…
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Mom of the Year
Tonight was Halloween. Bet you’re wondering why Bean’s not wearing his Buzz Lightyear costume. Let me tell you why… We invited Bean’s best little friend, Elle, over for dinner and trick or treating.…
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We Poked Our Pumpkin
Well, kids. Halloween is upon us. I, for one, am pretty excited. This year, I’ve got TWO valid trick or treaters. Two valid, super cute trick or treaters, actually. Which means double the…
