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Hands
I really enjoy looking at my children's hands. It seems that just when I am awed by how grown up my kids seem, I look at their hands and realize how young they still are. My four-year-old told me something "officially" the other day. She is picking up more and more of these grown-up phrases. [...]
It's the Little Things…
I have a confession: I really take exception to those who are older and wiser who tell us to appreciate these days when our kids are little because the time goes by so fast. I'm sorry. I know that statement is one of the most popular bits of advice for new moms. [...]
The Scabs of Life
My daughter is on the hunt for a "best friend." Her life will be absolutely perfect if only she can find this one, perfect friend. "Of course," you say, "she has to learn that nobody is perfect." I know that, you know that, to be honest, I think she really does know [...]
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beauty is [a] pain…
I'm trying to solve a dilemma. Every morning I dread getting out of bed. Not because I have to face another day. Not because I know I have to do the same tedious chores I did yesterday. I dread getting out of bed each morning because I know I need to prepare to do battle: [...]
waiting for spring-o…
My first-grader is having a hard time understanding spring. I can hardly blame her. Nearly a month ago, she learned that the calendar declared the first day of spring. Shouldn't that mean it is time to break out the shorts and sandals, jump ropes and bubbles?
I've tried to explain it to her: spring is the [...]
Keeping it…imaginary
Normally when I am in the car, I listen to the radio. Often I keep it tuned to talk radio for the traffic and weather updates, unless there is too much yelling going on. Then I switch over to the latest and greatest hits station, as long as they keep it clean.
The past couple car [...]
With the Help of Grandparents…
With the promise of spring continually thwarted by cold temperatures (and with some of you posting pictures of park days and blooming flowers to taunt me), these last weeks are pushing me dangerously close to the line between sanity and insanity.
Thankfully, we have had a few moments of reprieve in the form of visits from [...]
Spring Cleaning, Anyone?
What is it about spring that lends itself to the overhaul that we call “spring cleaning?” I think that I am so bad at the routine cleaning that I love the idea of a complete overhaul where everything will be sparkling clean all at once. Unfortunately, I am so bad at the routine [...]
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