July 6, 2013
by Maralee
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I really intended to get something done this morning. Something of merit. Something of worth. Something that when my husband said, “So, what did you do today?” I’d have a respectable answer. But instead it seemed like one crisis lead … Continue reading
July 4, 2013
by Maralee
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I think we all know that motherhood is a daily exercise in multitasking. Sometimes I do that successfully and sometimes I just put too much on my plate. So for future reference, if you try to assemble your crockpot meal … Continue reading
May 29, 2013
by Maralee
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I don’t like putting moms in categories. Of course it’s an easy enough thing to do and has some value. There are moms who breastfeed and those that bottlefeed. There are moms that vaccinate and those who don’t. There are … Continue reading
May 20, 2013
by Maralee
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Everyone knows foster care is hard. If you didn’t know it going in, you’d know it by the time you told the first person you were going to foster parent. We’ve all heard the responses or even said them ourselves. … Continue reading
May 12, 2013
by Maralee
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Moms, You do so much. You are so loved. You do a million tiny things that add up to a beautiful childhood to the children who call you “Mom”. Here are some of the many ways you are making your … Continue reading
April 29, 2013
by Maralee
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As a very vocal advocate for adoption, I often get asked adoption-related questions. I frequently get asked about good ways to help celebrate an adoption in your family/community. I LOVE this question and I’m happy to give you some ideas … Continue reading
April 5, 2013
by Maralee
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A couple nights ago we decided to do a family movie time with the kids. We made some pizza and the kids picked out “The Fox and the Hound”. They enjoyed it well enough, but after the final credits rolled … Continue reading
April 2, 2013
by Maralee
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You know you have to leave to pick up your oldest from school in ten minutes so you say to your preschoolers, “It’s time to pick up your toys so we can go get your brother.” What is the response … Continue reading
March 25, 2013
by Maralee
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(Photos by Rebecca Tredway) Some kids get really attached to a particular comfort animal. My oldest had a favorite monkey, my daughter has a treasured pig, but my baby Joel has an attachment to Teddy that words can’t describe. It’s … Continue reading
March 23, 2013
by Maralee
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I just ran across another one of those posts telling me to treasure these days and not get so worked up about being a perfect parent. I get it. I really do. I know I have said similar things even … Continue reading