Parenting
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Summer Schedules
A few years ago, I learned that the trick to enjoying my summer was to have a very loose, flexible daily schedule. When I would wake up and just “see where the day…
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A Soggy, Slumber Party Birthday
This weekend, we celebrated Bean’s birthday with a few of his friends. He invited five friends over on Saturday night for pizza, a movie, and spending the night (well, except for his longtime…
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Hello, Summer!
Today was the last day of school for our family. Hallelujah! I woke up super early just so I could have time to get these pictures taken, which involves scouring all my computer…
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Double Trouble
The older kids get, the harder it is to keep a straight face when they are in trouble. AmIright???? The other day, we were driving down the road and they were getting on…
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Lessons Learned on a Baseball Field
Last night we had Bean’s end of season baseball party. We met with our team at a local sports bar and had dinner and a little awards ceremony. It was a nice way…
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Spirited Child Update
Wow! You all gave me such great insight and ideas yesterday in how to deal with Bean and some clues as to maybe why he is acting out. I think the majority consensus…
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Riding the Struggle Bus with Bean Man
Bean has always been a fairly easy child to raise. He has a gentle, quiet, laid-back nature that keeps from from getting too wired or upset about much, and he’s a rule follower…
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Car Conversations: Where Do Babies Come From?
YOU. GUYS. I am massively messing up my children in terms of reproduction and sexuality. Seriously. I don’t know what is wrong with me! I turn into an embarrassed middle school girl whenever…
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Audio Books for Kids – Who Knew?!
I work with this spunky woman named, Jessica. Not only is she a fantastic teacher, but she’s a stupendous mother to three beautiful girl from 5th grade to 10th grade. I get lots…
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Gracie is Six!
On Saturday, Gracie turned SIX! Holy moly! Where has the time gone?! (Please notice that it is still dark outside in the picture below…) Gracie wanted a Moana birthday party, which I assumed…
