Tag: early years
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Management Monday: Taking Back My House (Jan. 9, 2011)
[Reading time: 3-5 minutes] Do you watch the show The Middle? This last week’s episode, titled Taking Back the House was an absolute riot! Only because it was so honest in it’s portrayal of how parents turn into the slaves of the children. Those of you that know me are more than aware that I’m…
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Ski Day (January 6, 2011)
Now that’s a title that you hope will have photos, isn’t it? Well, I remembered the batteries for the camera. I just forgot the camera. I took some shots with the cell phone, but was too far away for good quality. Still, it was a quality day. I got to hang out with my daughter…
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Influences of The Cosby Show (January 2, 2011)
Do you remember the episode of The Cosby Show when Rudy was taking extra tap classes to prepare for an upcoming recital? Cliff enters a tap-off with the instructor. When one finished tapping, he’d say, “Challenge,” but with a French accent so it sound like “Shah-lohnj.” Well, I’ve said it to myself: Shah-lohnj! Too often…
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Growing a Mother (January 2, 2011)
I’m in Mom of a Teenager training. I just realized it today. Over the last few months, I’ve found myself recalling all the “wait till they’re 11 or 12” advice I’ve heard by my friends and mentors over the years. I hear those things…I listen…I tuck it away for when it’s needed. Now it’s needed.…
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Why You Need Fashionistas in Your Life (August 27, 2010)
Because when you are not a clothes horse and you have a baby girl, you get inundated with clothes. Unless you have a fashionista friend or relative, you will be overwhelmed in a mere number of days. Trust me, you will. See post previous to this. My sister and cousin visited this past weekend. They…
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Dinner Salad (August 15, 2010)
We missed dinner. I went to Office Max with J to take advantage of the teacher perks specials for 20% off, one day only. We missed dinner with the family. It wasn’t the shopping trip that made us miss the most comical meal in our household. It was Baby D. We weren’t there long when…
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Lauding Lactation (August 13, 2010)
This is just a quick thought…not a post, per se. Just an observation that if it were not for me breastfeeding this darling little girl, I would never get a chance to hold her. I had to–lovingly, gently, cautiously–scold her father the other day. For two days his answer to “Dad, can I hold the…
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Calling All Girl Moms (August 8, 2010)
Okay, women, I need help. All this girl stuff is just a little much to handle. I need organization help. Those of you who know me already were privy to that little bit of info. But seriously, this girl thing is another ball game. When I became a first-time mom, I had to learn how…
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Divine Intervention (August 1, 2010)
That’s what my aunt said to me when I said, “But how did you…?” I queried as my aunt announced she was sipping coffee in the hotel not half a mile from our home (I was in the hospital lobby freaking out about an unexpected medical procedure that I’d wanted to avoid). “Divine intervention, sweetie!”…
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It’s a Girl! (July 24, 2010)
Baby D was born! Friday, July 23, 2010 at 5:22 am She was 21-1/4 inches Her weight was specifically designed to contend with her four brothers: 9 lbs 0 oz. She has already earned the nickname “Bruiser.” Pics coming soon…Mom is resting and gearing up for the next leg of the journey. Thanks for all…
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It’s a Goyrl! …no, it’s a Birly? (July 16, 2010)
So many have asked, “What do you mean you didn’t find out?” After four boys, you’d think my curiosity would be unbearable. Actually, it’s more fun not knowing. Gives me and my honey something to banter about. Let’s the kids keep guessing (after the 34-week ultrasound two of them switched their guess from girl to…
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Are You Dizzy? (April 20, 2010)
My sweet husband isn’t the biggest fan of amusement park rides. There are many he can handle (that’s my caveat to ensure that he isn’t made out to be a wimp in this post). The rides that spin or spin while going up and down: those are the rides that would classified as Henry’s Least…