Life and Other Stuff
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There are so many instances where I’ve nearly left a pile of drool at the checkout line because my mouth was gaping open, shocked at the audacity of people and the things they say. So much so, that I felt compelled to share the list of what customer service people should never say to me…
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For my parenting journey, there are what I call the “biggies” and the “smallies”. Biggies are nonnegotiables. Smallies are things I need to get over, let go of, or just not worry about. Smallies: Wearing what they want. One of the things I loved about growing up was picking my own outfits. It gives kids the…
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Looking, watching, observing moms about Many types that really leave no doubt The one who never learned to swim, never jumped in the pool, Couldn’t play with her kids in the water, never lost her cool But in the end missed out on all the fun the way that water feels under warm summer sun…
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Lately I’ve been realizing there are discrepancies in the things I am telling my son. Most recently, I told my son that he needs to come to me if he needs help setting a dispute with his sister or with a playmate. So the minute he did, what was my reply? “Don’t be a tattle-tale.”…
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Most of us are familiar with this image: With all the romance and nostalgia this photo evokes, you might be led to believe we military folk lead extraordinarily dramatic lives. Well, we do. Sort of. For some, the deployments get easier. I don’t agree. The longer we are together, I seem to love him more…
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This time last year, we were gearing up for what we thought was to be a 6-month deployment. Those in the military know, sometimes the plans get changed. Six months turned into a whole year deal with a 6-week “home port visit” over the holidays. What a difference a year makes. Here is some of…
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My mother is really going to love this. I can hear her laughing right now. When I was 4-years-old I somehow got ahold of a red marker and decided to bestow my world with red art. Everywhere. I was kicking butt and taking names with my alphabet skills and wrote all over walls, books, even…
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I really don’t like Walmart. Really. It borders on detest. Let me preface by saying I am not an elitist, I don’t think I’m “too good” to shop there, nor do I begrudge anyone who does choose Walmart over other choices. My reasons are also not political in nature. While I think it’s a shame…
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The minions were playing in the wading pool, splashing and having all kinds of watery springtime fun in their bathing suits. I had made some lemonade for us and laid out a little blanket to lay on and watch them play. Awe… my little beautiful babies. I love the spring and summer. Hannah decides she…
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Often I encounter horrific incidences of rude people making unsolicited comments about my parenting (or lack of) while out and about with the kiddos. On our recent trip to Portland, however, I sat in the Target Starbucks and wept. Driving to Portland with a 4 and a 2-year-old, let me tell you, is not for…
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