Parenting
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Hi. I’m Married to a Five-Year-Old.
Chris has two jobs on school-day mornings. He fixes the kids breakfast while I get dressed, and he takes Bean to school after Gracie and I leave at an earlier time. Easy peasey.…
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Defending the Goal
Last week, I was sitting on the sidelines during one of Bean’s soccer practices. Â He was playing goalie with some friends on his team while we waited for practice to start. Â After about…
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8 Tips and Tricks to Consigning Kids Clothing
I started consigning my kids clothes about two years ago. I tried once when I lived in Connecticut, but the first try was a mess. Nothing of mine was bought by the store…
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The Hardest Part of Kindergarten
I was somewhat prepared for Bean starting kindergarten this year.  I read a few articles about it online, talked to some friends who had been through this before, and reminded myself that Bean was…
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Things I Love Right Now
1. Â Bean’s soccer games. Â I love cheering for him on Saturdays at his soccer games. Â It has been so fun to watch him grow and learn this season. Â He doesn’t seem to have…
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The Yin and Yang of Parenting
Michael got Student of the Month today. Â First Student of the Month in his class this year. Gracie went time out for throwing mulch at kids on the playground. Â Twice. You win some,…
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When Parenting Loses It’s Patience
I’ve been struggling with parenting lately. Â Bean is at this age that constantly tests my patience and, if I’m completely honest, I have not exactly passed those tests. Â I’ve been quick to snap…
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Sensory Boxes, Ages 2-5
A few weekends ago, we went to Atlanta for my nephew, Tillman’s, second birthday. I had been thinking about what to get Tillman for a few months. I knew he was at that…
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Small Moments, Big Love
There hasn’t really been much blog-worthy stuff happening on the home-front lately. Â Life has just kind of been creeping along. Â And, I have to say, I kind of love that. Â Last year, I…
