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History Sometimes Repeats Itself
Friday afternoon, my mom came down to pick up the kids and take them to her house for the weekend. Chris and I were overworked, overstressed, and in need of some down time…
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The Sweet Gesture That Will Cause a Divorce
When I was pregnant with both my babies, Chris took up this particularly endearing habit. Every time he kissed me hello or goodbye, he would rest his hand gently on my baby bump.…
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Bean Discovers the Beach
When you come to Pensacola Beach, you have to cross two long bridges to get out to it. We were expecting the kids to get excited about the beach, but we were NOT…
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The Demons Are Back
The demons have possessed Gracie again. Don’t be fooled by that sweet smile. She’s like those man-eating plants that lure prey to them with their sweet smell. You lean in for a minute…
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This Video Will Self Destruct
So, a few weeks ago, I was sitting in my kitchen, enjoying a few glasses of wine, and flipping through my school calendar. Suddenly, I realized that 8th grade day was coming up…
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The Once-a-Year Photo
Once a year, I want a picture with my kids. Just once. Just with the kids. On Mother’s Day, when we’re all dressed up for church and looking pretty, I always ask Chris…
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The Many Emotions of Dinnertime
Success. Happiness. Satisfaction. Perseverance. Curiosity. Pride. Determination. Intrigue. Shame. But mostly, defeat.
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What Makes My Heart Melt
When Gracie was a baby, she was too small for Bean to play with. He would occasionally bring his toys over and play next to her, but that was really the extent of…
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Running Out of Time
So, I casually mentioned in a blog post last week that I signed up for a 10k. And no one is freaking out about it, so I thought I would say it again…
