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Gracie Tells a Joke
“Hey, Gracie,” I said. “Oh,” she said. “Hi, Mom.” “Whatcha doing, Big Girl?” “Oh, I’m just hanging out after my baaaa…. HELP! HELP! MY DUCKY TOWEL IS ATTACKING ME!” “Whoa, there!” I said.…
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Losing My Mind
I am losing my mind. Seriously. I’m going insane. I’ve heard of mommy brain or whatever you want to call it and I experienced it slightly with Bean. I’d forget where I put…
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From the Mouth of Babes
A few weeks ago, I had a bug bite on my leg and Bean saw me scratching it. “It’s a bug bite,” I told him. Now, Bean thinks everything that itches is a…
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Holy Stealing
This Sunday after church, we picked Bean up from his Sunday School room like we do every week. Then, he walked with us down to the nursery to get Gracie, like he does…
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Sharing Tutus
“Hi, Gracie,” I said. “Hi, Mom!” “I really like your tutu.” “Thanks,” she said. “Do you think I could borrow it?” I asked. “No, way, Mom!” “How come?” I asked. “Cause it’s mine!”…
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Bedtime x2
You know what I’ve learned about myself as a parent lately? The more I wing it, the better I do. The minute I try to organize or control something, everyone is miserable –…
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A Sign of the Times
Signs That You’re Parents of an Infant You count time in four-hour intervals. You wake up every couple hours at night – some because the baby is crying and some because she’s not.…
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The Share Chair
“Bean!” squealed Gracie. “I’m so glad you’re here!” “Oh, yeah? How come?” “All Mom’s given me is this stupid little lamb to play with, but it just keeps staring at me. I thought…
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Incommunicado
I am terrible at communication. (Which is odd. Because I am a blogger.) Specifically any kind of communication which involves technology. (Again, this is odd. Because I am a blogger.) Emails sit in…
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You Guys Do This, Too, Right???
Lately, I’ve had a small concern in the back of my mind. I have a strong suspicion that the Department of Children and Families may take my children from me. Why would I…
