*Fun Fact: I wrote this blog December 2017. Now I remember why I blog, because I barely remember this day. Also, truer today than it was then.* Kids grow up. That's what they do. To a certain extent, you expect it. They have their first struggled, possibly accidental roll. First grunted army crawl, first wobbly … Continue reading Ready or Not
The Day the Magic Died
DISCLAIMER: The following blog discusses Santa Claus and the like. Proceed with caution. We have a saying in our house: we don't keep secrets. This rule was established for the obvious, and maybe to some, not so obvious reasons. But, basically when you tell one of our children "don't tell" they know that is a … Continue reading The Day the Magic Died
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Scissors and Sharpies
My darlings always want to cut things. And brand things. "Who drew on the wall?" followed by "Who cut up this book?" [sorry library] become daily questions. "Not me," they always say. Word to the wise: if you don't want to be blamed, children, then don't autograph your art. Needless to say we have disposed … Continue reading Scissors and Sharpies
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Love Will Voices: My Story
Panic attacks. A demon in their own right. A painful knot in my stomach. Nausea. Heart racing. My chest. I cannot take a deep breath in. I can't breathe. I can't breathe. It is so tight. I can't breathe. Overwhelmed. I don't know what to do. My kids ask a question, "WHAT?" I snap. Everything … Continue reading Love Will Voices: My Story
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Common Misconceptions
The problem with a "trending topic" is that it is just that. It is suddenly every where. Saturating media outlets and news feeds for days. Our views become skewed. We believe that the world is ending. We share our deepest secrets. Our innermost demons. Our traumatic experiences. In depth. On public forums. In hopes of … Continue reading Common Misconceptions
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Idle of Despair
"There are some things people don't deserve to know about you." Said with love from my honey and rolling around in my brain for months. I have debated discussing this topic. It's been written in my head a dozen times. I have jotted down the gist on multiple occasions. Each time, I have scratched it … Continue reading Idle of Despair
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Another {real} Love Letter
My dearest #3, In just a few short days you will be turning five. This year, your birthday is hitting me hard. Harder than any other birthday, any other year. I am not sure why. I don't know where your infant or toddler years went. I remember telling myself to be present with your tiny … Continue reading Another {real} Love Letter
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Light It Up
When you have kids things tend to break. Shocking, I know. Our furniture is outdated and overused, but I cannot bring myself to replace it at this juncture in life. I am one hundred and twenty percent sure that one of our five munchkins will mark up anything new with sharpies, scissors or glittery glue. … Continue reading Light It Up
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Status: Stalker
It doesn't take much for me to get excited. It is about as easy as getting water out of a fountain. A water fountain, that is. "Is there another kind of fountain?" you ask. Um, yes... chocolate. Chocolate fountain. It is delicious and my mind always goes to chocolate. But, I digress. Back to excitement. … Continue reading Status: Stalker
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Baby Registry Rip-offs
There have been quite a few changes to baby items since I had my first nearly a decade ago. During that time, several gimmicks have hit the market. I have been conned into believing I needed some of the most overrated items. So, what is a seasoned momma to do when she realizes she has … Continue reading Baby Registry Rip-offs
