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My little one was learning to read and the Christmas story was giving her a few slip ups. What’s with this two dads buisness? Kinda confusing… Don’t miss my … Continue reading Christmas Flashback Video/Learning To Read
Sometimes worship is joyous and loud. Other times, it is as silent as breath- a holy listening. And for me, it is sometimes thankful tears. Today, I worshiped with my … Continue reading Sometimes Worship is Thankful Tears
I have a remarkable daughter but she doesn’t allow me to talk about her very often, and therefore she must remain…anonymous. One beautiful night a week ago, I accompanied her … Continue reading New Superpower: Rock Deflection
My eye is still sore. I had just noticed earlier in the evening, as I was watching her soccer practice, how much the freakishly rapid growth spurt that accompanies puberty … Continue reading The Dangers of Parenting
“How did you manage to bleach your dreadlocks?” I exclaimed as I reached out in horror to touch the light brown tip of her hair. She was clueless. I rolled … Continue reading Dreadlock Disaster
Even in the pictures from orphanage, it was evident- this kid has spunk. I remember staring at one photo of her at around age nine months sitting in a worn … Continue reading Wisdom From The Queen of Sass
My husband says we have a sixth child living here, a child nobody sees. His name is “Not Me”. Who left these dirty socks in the floor? “Not me!” Who … Continue reading Not Me
I lost my mind and bought an Elf on The Shelf. It took me all of two days to forget to move it after the little kids went to bed. … Continue reading The (Forgotten) Elf On The Shelf
I have been doing yoga for awhile now and my kids love to try the poses. Here is my 9-year-old son attempting to do the Happy Baby Pose. Enjoy.
I thought I was so sly. For years, I have stealthily managed my alternate identities as various magical creatures without my kids knowing the truth. I have filled plastic eggs … Continue reading Tooth Fairy For Hire
Yesterday, I hosted 14 children to decorate Christmas cookies. There was an ocean of icing, and mountains of sprinkles- a crazy, sugar fueled chaos. This type of event is one … Continue reading Cookie Decorating Party For Kids
This is my table after the kids are gone. Newspaper strewn, kid decorated gingerbread houses are askew around my lame attempt at decorating, a half empty coffee cup from Puckett’s … Continue reading Newspaper Stuck in The Syrup