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Archive for August, 2013
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Those who have gone before (reprint)
Today marks 15 years since my maternal grandpa passed away unexpectedly from a massive heart attack. It was my first experience in dealing with the loss of a closed loved one. Unfortunately I lost my paternal grandma a few years …
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Letting my children grow
Since becoming a mom back in October of 2009, I’ve struggled to find a balance between protecting my children and giving them freedom to learn, explore and grow. I don’t want to hover over them constantly. I also don’t want …
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My favorite item at home
A couple of weeks ago, a mom’s group I belong to asked members what their favorite thing is in their house that wasn’t a person or pet. I thought about it and thought about it. I’m not in love with …
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Swooning over Kirk Cameron and my husband
Almost four years ago, I shared with you a few embarrassing moments from my life. I did not share, however, one of the very most embarrassing moments of my life that happened way back in fourth grade and involves …
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A fair-y good day
When I was in high school, I made the fair circuit every summer for marching band competitions. I seldom saw much of the county fairs we went to or the state fair in August, but I was there. It was …
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Parenting moments to live for
My daughter recently had her first ballet recital. Though she was on stage for no more than about five minutes, it was one of those moments as a parent that I live for.
My daughter had a couple months’ worth …
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A mantra for moms: I’m doing the best I can
I have a new mantra. I’m not sure that I had an old one, but I have one right now.
“I’m doing the best I can.”
I try to remind myself of this when I’m beating myself up. Like most …
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Movie time!
Years ago, my husband and I went on our first “date” to see a movie called “Lightning Jack.” I say “date,” because I was only 14, so my parents drove me around to McDonald’s to eat ahead of time and …
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Photo Friday
I’ve got a photo Friday post for you! In honor of my little dude turning 6 months old on July 30, my husband and I grabbed the camera and headed to the backyard yesterday to take some photos. Here are …