July 12, 2018
by Maralee
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Every summer I feel the same mix of joy and dread as I anticipate the endless sunny days, the ice-cream evenings, the pool trips, the library adventures and the sprinklers. I love all of these special moments with my kids, … Continue reading
June 23, 2018
by Maralee
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Congrats, Jojo (Can I call you Jojo?)! The news is out and I’m thrilled that you and Chip are welcoming Baby #5 into your family. You are about to make the transition from a regular family to a Large Family. … Continue reading
April 5, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on A Love Letter to My Husband From My Sickbed
Moms aren’t supposed to be sick. And yet, here I am. A fever, a cold, a stomach bug, a migraine, for whatever reason I can’t be the mom I feel like I’m supposed to be today. And so you step … Continue reading
December 21, 2017
by Maralee
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I am the kind of mom who ruins magical moments. I’m no good at hospitality, my baking is subpar, and my husband is the one who decorates our house for Christmas. I don’t like the hype and expectations of the … Continue reading
December 15, 2017
by Maralee
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Parenting can be exhausting and frustrating, even when nobody is doing anything specifically “wrong.” Just the general chaos and noise of parenting can start to drain you. If you’re like me, that draining feeling can turn to anger pretty easily. … Continue reading
December 11, 2017
by Maralee
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Forget Spring Cleaning. What most of us need is a massive Pre Christmas Decluttering. There’s nothing like the prospect of adding a bunch more toys, clothes, and books to help you realize your house is already overwhelmed with stuff. And … Continue reading
November 2, 2017
by Maralee
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Every year I put out the word that we’re looking for reliable, kind, fun babysitters. I work from home, so solid babysitters are a very important part of how our life runs. I’ve got two friends who are both connected … Continue reading
September 5, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on 12 Reasons Large Family Moms Pretty Much Always Feel Like They’re Winning
In a fit of large family frustration, I wrote something the other day about why I always feel like I’m failing. It’s just true—there is always a reason to feel guilty when you’re raising a bunch of kids. But the … Continue reading
August 28, 2017
by Maralee
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Sometimes I’ll be mindlessly going about my day when I start to feel it—the slow simmer of failure. It’s like it’s always on the back burner, humming along as I go about my usual activities. Sometimes it burns and boils … Continue reading