Parenting
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Fresh Eating Makes Life Simple
After months and months of trying to get a handle on how to get my kids to eat, I think I finally – FINALLY! – have figured it out. I STOPPED COOKING! That’s…
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Dear Bean…
Dear Bean, I know that lately it has been loud and crazy at our house, thanks to a certain unnamed redheaded sister who throws temper tantrums and demands a LOT of attention. I…
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Safe Start: Week One
Since we moved to Florida, I have wanted Bean (and then Gracie) to take Safe Start swimming lessons. Well, they aren’t actually swimming lessons, per se. They are called infant survival research (ISR).…
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The Case of The Shrieker
Alright, imaginary friends. I need some help raising my children again. Here is the case: ********** THE ACCUSED: Gracie “The Shrieker” Brown AGE: Almost 16 months CRIME: The Shrieker is hereby accused of…
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Privilege in Service
Y’all. It’s July. I have dreaded July since LAST July. But let me tell you why. Last summer I volunteered at our church’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) for a week. Gracie was only…
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Happy Birthday, Chris!
This past Sunday was Chris’s 29th birthday. Have I ever told you about how I never remember the date of Chris’s birthday? I don’t know why I have such a problem with it,…
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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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Surviving Summer
I always loved season changes when my kids were babies. New seasons brought new adventures and different experiences to introduce them to. In the autumn, I loved giving them dry leaves to crumple…
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That.s a Wrap!
Recently, on Pinterest (please tell me you guys are on there as much as I am…), I came across these great, super simple wraps. When I originally pinned them, they were listed as…
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Stage Four Clinger
I should start this off by saying that I am not an especially touchy-feely person. I’m not a hugger. I’m not a cuddler. I like my own personal space. So does Chris. So…
