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Sideline Momma
Last week, I took the kids to the Downtown Disney splash pad. It’s one of our favorite summertime places. We went early in the morning (before 9:30) to avoid the summer Disney traffic.…
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But, Oh, Those Summer Nights
Summer days around here are pretty awesome. The pool, the beach, splash pads, ice cream trucks, skipping naps, library visits, play dates, movie days, Disney adventures, playground afternoons, swimming lessons, imagination camps… and…
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The End of the Line
This is my last week home with the kids before they head back to daycare next week and I start my official week of preplanning at school. I have mixed feelings about this.…
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Fighting a Bad Mood
For the past couple of days, I have been in a pretty bad mood. There are a few things triggering it, but I am really over feeling like this. Though they aren’t the…
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Summer Happenings
Things have been pleasantly dull around my house for the past few days. We have been enjoying some sun by the pool, spending time with family and friends, eating (marshmallow pie, anyone?), and…
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Babies and Their Brothers
When we found out we were pregnant with Gracie, I went through a whole range of emotions. But I think the one that was the most consistently overwhelming was my anxiety about how…
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How I Became a “Yes” Mom
Bean is three years old. Which means a large part of my day is spent telling him no. No, you cannot bring those rocks inside. No, you cannot wear slippers to church. No,…
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Water, Water Everywhere
Bean and I often keep ourselves busy during the day by playing in the water. Whether it’s the pool, the water table, a sprinkler, or just a hose, most days we can be…
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What I’ve Learned: Water Activities Edition
What I’ve Learned is a series on MC that celebrates the small victories in parenthood. Every day I feel like I get better at being a mom and this series is where I…
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Webbed Toes
This morning I am taking Bean to a different splash pad than the one we normally go to. This one is supposed to be bigger and even better than the one close to…
