October 8, 2012
by Maralee
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Some days I’ve almost got it all together. And some days I drive 20 minutes from home before hearing something roll off the roof of the car and 8 hours later when I go to reach for our home phone … Continue reading
July 14, 2012
by Maralee
Comments Off on Please be nice in the grocery store. Some of us have our hands full.
One of the perks of being a stay-at-home mom is that I have the luxury of getting groceries whenever I want. This means I’m often there early in the day during the week and I share the grocery store with … Continue reading
July 1, 2012
by Maralee
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Sometimes I get mad at myself. But not at the current version of me, I get mad at Past Maralee. Past Maralee makes some dumb decisions. She often thinks things like, “Future Maralee will have time to iron, so I’ll … Continue reading
June 21, 2012
by Maralee
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My five year-old Josh is a bit of a romantic and often has questions about how marriage works. The other night he asked me “Mom, why does Daddy call you babe?” I said, “It’s just something nice to call someone … Continue reading
June 14, 2012
by Maralee
Comments Off on I have not been featured in “Better Homes and Gardens”
I keep reminding myself that some day the house will be clean again. Right now I am in an unusual season as I find in the time it takes me to tidy one room, the kids can untidy two of … Continue reading
June 1, 2012
by Maralee
Comments Off on I’ll learn to delay gratification. . . later.
You know you’re not a very confident baker when you’re adding up how much time it will take you to make your son’s birthday cake from scratch and you’re leaving enough time so you can make the back-up box cake … Continue reading
May 7, 2012
by Maralee
Comments Off on I don’t care what you think of me. Unless it’s unfavorable.
I love being part of a book club with other women from my church. This summer we’re digging into a book that deals with our fears of the opinions of others. If I thought I was immune to that pressure, … Continue reading
May 1, 2012
by Maralee
Comments Off on Pizza would make me feel better
I don’t know if all five year-olds are this way, or if it’s just my son Josh, but boy does that child have a flare for the dramatic! I have come running from the other room to attend to a … Continue reading
April 21, 2012
by Maralee
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It is absolutely lovely to parent a child who is a natural encourager. My daughter Bethany is one such child. If I finish my dinner, dress myself for the day or even just use the bathroom Bethany will congratulate me … Continue reading
April 7, 2012
by Maralee
Comments Off on Kids need Grandmas
I don’t want to sound like an old lady, but it surprises me how much some aspects of childhood have changed, especially when it comes to technology. My son was crying the other day about how a book of his … Continue reading