life in progress
I can be a big drag. My efforts to avoid conflict, wasting money, and extra work ends up sucking the fun out of things. When hubby suggests ordering pizza…We shouldn’t eat out. I just went to the grocery store. When the boys start wrestling…Stop! Someone’s going to get hurt. When the boys want to make […]
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I’m a horrible cuddler. Let me specify. When I first go to bed at night, I can’t do the falling asleep in someone’s arms thing. I need my space. Sorry, honey! So it’s a bit unusual that one of my favorite things has been sleeping with my kids. In our bed. Uh-oh! I’ve likely unleashed […]
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Does the answer “Just because…” frustrate you like it does me? [Me: Why did you smack your brother’s arm?] [Him: Just because.] [Me: That’s not a reason.] [Him: Yes, it is.] Ugh! I imagine they get tired of answering Why? questions just like we do. [Him: Why are we going down this street?] [Me: Because […]
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A Mom’s work is never done. But that is most important to me. So when I’m not at my job, I’m with my kids. I want to spend as much time with them as possible. Having a full-time career outside the home helps me care for my family, but it does put a big dent […]
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My 2-year old has vivid dreams. I know this because he sleep-talks. Some dreams are confrontations…everyday toddler concerns like someone taking a toy, or not letting him have a treat before dinner. His cries are as real as the dreams feel to him, and quite loud, especially at 1 am. I have no doubt he’s accelerating […]
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