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Can you repeat that? I think you’re breaking up…. oh. You’re 13? That...
I have tried on several occasions to explain the Hama Hama stage that teenage boys go through. I’ve tried to write. Writing just doesn’t do Hama Hama the justice it deserves.
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A love letter. To a father.
OK Dear Readers… a first for me. Please give a warm welcome to my first ever, guest blogger… My Handsome Hubby, or as you may know him: HH.
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Today’s post is brought to you by the letter…. L
Scene: Grant is rambling on about something that someone did and said on the playground. Using the word like out of context has become a big problem around our house.
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The argument for laziness.
Last night we were talking to one of my boys (who shall remain nameless while this is still a Hot Topic Issue in our household). Having just returned from Back To School night, we were asking him...
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How to tell your kids the truth about Santa…
It’s that time of year. The level of interest in Santa is ramping up. At a certain point, kids start to doubt.
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You know what’s embarrassing….?
You know what’s embarrassing? When you’re home sick and you’re being a couch potato…? Naw!
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To briefly return to the top bunk issue….
Last week, I told you that Grant got in trouble for getting up and playing on the top bunk bed. NOT allowed for the little monkey. (And also, it’s not his bed.
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Table manners. It’s what’s for breakfast.
It’s a school morning. I have a cup of coffee and am sitting in the living room, making fun of Meredith Viera’s LACK of interviewing prowess. From the living room I can see into our dining room… You...
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A smart Mama only needs 1 red flag. (Apparently, I need 6….)
Parents, here are a few red flags that your 7 year old is getting into mischief. He is playing in his room quietly He asks if he can play a game on the computer He comes out to ask you when your...
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Can you get me an introduction….?
The other night Grant comes into the living room and plops onto the couch. He looks over at me and says, “I want to meet Jesus.” This throws me.
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Conversations about cake…
At our house, if there are cakes or cookies around, this conversation is repeated constantly: Kid: “Mom, can I have some cake (cookie, doughnut, ice cream, pudding….
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Why I expect a lot of work out of my kids. (And why I don’t pay them all that...
I have four boys. I want my future daughters-in-law to like me. Therefore, my boys need to be fairly self sufficient and need to know how to clean up after themselves.
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How we told our kids “the truth” about Santa Claus.
Most parents encourage their kids believe in Santa Claus, but there is always that awkward time when they realize they must either tell their kids the truth, or let the playground rumors do their job...
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Humiliation, if used correctly, can be a useful parenting tool.
Don’t ya love it when your kids forget you are friends with them on facebook….? Being friends with Mama is a requirement in order to get a facebook account around here. You want privacy…?
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Am I the meanest mom on Facebook…? (I am pretty sure there are others just...
Before I get to Facebook: I am thrilled that a panel of some of my favorite bloggers judged my Cowhide Dresser as one of the Top 6 entries in Not JUST A Housewife’s DIY Projects of 2011 contest....
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What’s been your most meaningful moment during the past year?
When the folks at Meaningful Beauty asked me to share what has been The Most meaningful moment for me over the past year, I have to admit that I was a little stumped. I mean, I’ve experienced lots...
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Public humiliation as a parenting tool? I’m OK with that.
Before anyone gets all up in arms and wants to call CPS on me, let me explain. In recent headlines there have been two instances of parents who publicly “humiliated” their kids on Facebook for being...
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Being a “Yes Man” isn’t always a bad thing.
I know it came out a few years ago, but we only recently saw the movie Yes Man. credit The premise of the story is that a guy who normally said no to everything was going to say “yes!” to every...
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Having good manners comes from using them. Five tips for kids.
I was given an opportunity to write about how to make a home a secure and stable environment for kids, thus creating a good atmosphere for learning. I have thought long and hard about the topic, and...
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