Life and Other Stuff
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Category: Family
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So often, I rush in as the mom to “help” my husband with the kids. Regardless of whether or not he asks for my help. Especially after a deployment, it is so incredibly easy to just jump in and handle any situation with the kids. I’ve been doing it the whole deployment anyway, so why…
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I don’t like transitions. Point A is fine. Point B is great. The messiness of the in between is scary and uncertain. I don’t like the messiness. At all. And for me, this applies to multiple areas of my life. In potty training my daughter, the convenience of Pull-Ups is great. But, I am overjoyed at…
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Well, not really. It’s just back to work and regular life. We’ve had the best time over the last few days just spending time as a family and reconnecting and getting out and about! The 4th of July was great – celebrated by going to a parade (complete with puking Jacob as he gagged on a…
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Ahhh, Independence Day. Yes, the big one for our country, but also the one that’s a bit more personal for our family, and for me. I ran my first run yesterday. The first solo-non-stroller-pushing/non-dreadmill trail run in about a year. No races. No bib numbers. No PRs or time clocks. No having to ensure the minions in…
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Although my 10-year-old self would never admit it, I am completely thankful that my parents made me do chores. Things around the house that, at one time or another earned me an allowance, or was just to help out the family. Part of being a family is chipping in, doing what needs to be done.…
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I realize this is a touchy subject. I also realize that some may be offended or disagree entirely with me on this subject. I am not a professional anything, these are just my opinions, based on my experiences. Let me also preface this post by saying that I understand reasonings behind both spanking and not…
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Let’s face it. I’m a mom of an almost 5- and an almost 3- year old. I still have loads of preteen and teenager fun ahead of me. I’m really not in a position to be handing out parental advice. But, if I could give my first time pregnant self some advice, the following would…
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Dear Military Mom on your first deployment: Oh mama, there really isn’t anything I can tell you to prepare for this adventure. It is hard. Simple as that. There are days (hours, minutes) that are going to feel like forever. Dragging so slow you swear it’s been an hour and it’s only been 4 minutes.…
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The countdowns have begun in my head: “Only 1 more gallon of milk until he gets home.” “Last 2 episodes of Deadliest Catch until we can watch them together.” “The next grocery run, I’ll be stocking the fridge with his favorites.” “The next time I mop the floor, will be the last time I mop…
Life and Other Stuff 