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Nine Years
Today marks nine years that I have been a Mama. Today is my oldest son, Michael’s, ninth birthday. Each year when I put the kids to bed the night before their birthday I tell them…
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Favorite Thing #6 — Portable Hammock
Our family loves these portable hammocks. They are easily movable, incredibly comfortable, and fairly inexpensive. Our screened-in-porch has been under construction for quite some time. And yet, a highlight has been this hammock…
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A thought on peace.
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 When…
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Sisters.
Growing up I always dreamed of having a sister. As an only child, I thought having a sister would be the best thing in the world. I knew that when I had children I wanted…
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Favorite Thing #5 — Puracy Stain Remover
This is my absolute favorite stain remover. It actually works, doesn’t have a strong smell, and is organic and environmentally friendly. This little bottle can get out almost any stain, including watermelon. Of…
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Do the next thing.
I’m back on the blog today after a two week hiatus. We were on vacation and had sick kids and while I kept wishing time would slow down, it just kept rolling on.…
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Favorite Thing #4 — My 10 Favorite Chapter Books to Read with the Kids
Last week I posted My 10 Favorite Picture Books to Read to My Children. And while I believe you never get too old to read a good picture book, I know that many…
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Pain is inevitable, misery is optional.
I love this quote from Tim Hansel. We will all experience pain in life, but how we handle that pain is what differentiates a miserable person from a joyful one. It isn’t our…
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Messy Hair, Messy Hearts.
My eldest daughter has this thing with her hair. Starting when she was very small, she screams and screams when you comb her hair. The doctor told us it was some sort of sensory thing…
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Favorite Thing #3 – My 10 Favorite Picture Books to Read to My Children
This is such a fun one for me. I love to read to my kids. Reading is a huge part of the culture here in our home. My kids have grown up with…
