August 22, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on Moms Aren’t Forgetful, We Just Have Mom Brain
Moms get a bad rap sometimes. When we show up late or forget that thing we were supposed to do or accidentally put the TV remote in the fridge, people assume we’re flighty or irresponsible. Nothing could be further from … Continue reading
August 10, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on They’ll Only Remember the Good Parts
Another summer is coming to a close and again I’m wondering if I did it wrong. This seems to be the way I spend the last weeks of every summer— feeling guilty, feeling frazzled, imagining all the things I could … Continue reading
August 6, 2018
by Maralee
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My Sweet Kids, I know there have been times you have felt poor. There are vacations we can’t go on, the hand-me-down wardrobes, the times we didn’t send you to a friend’s birthday party because we couldn’t afford to buy … Continue reading
July 19, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on Hey Bride and Groom: Invite Some Kids
My family attended a wedding this last weekend and it was all kinds of fun. As we were leaving one of my kids said, “When do we get to do that again? To go to a party with all our … 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
November 24, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on A Life in Status- April #3, 2017
I’d love to have you join me on Facebook and Twitter. 8 year-old got out of bed with a pressing question: Does The Baby have an imagination because I’ve never seen him use it. #stallinglevelexpert Danny (8): I like how … Continue reading
November 16, 2017
by Maralee
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Yesterday I mopped my floors. I read a few books to my preschoolers before their nap. I had a lengthy phone call with a friend in crisis. These are not remarkable moments, but they felt heavy with meaning. The day … Continue reading
November 4, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on A Life in Status- April #1, 2017
Come join the fun on Facebook and Twitter! Coffee makes everybody happy. Including the mug it stained, apparently. (Can you see the eyes, nose and mouth or is it just me?) We were just about ready to start leading music … 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