April 8, 2013
by Maralee
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Curiosity can be a beautiful thing. I leads to amazing discoveries and shows an appreciating for the magic all around us. But as a mother, it is often wise to turn off your curiosity. Sometimes you just have to deal … Continue reading
April 3, 2013
by Maralee
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Do you remember back when you imagined what it would be like to be a mom? You loved the idea of a baby cuddled on your chest, or picking out adorable tiny outfits, or pushing your baby in the stroller … Continue reading
April 1, 2013
by Maralee
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Sometimes I feel like the last surviving 1950s housewife. I iron my husband’s shirts. I pack him a sandwich every day. I make every meal, wash every dish, do all the laundry, scrub all the toilets, change (almost) all the … Continue reading
March 31, 2013
by Maralee
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(I promise, it’s all true) Late last night a load of wash got finished in the washing machine. My preschooler got out of bed, emptied the washing machine, loaded and started the drier (correctly) and then came to tell me … Continue reading
March 28, 2013
by Maralee
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You can read Part 1 of this post to see when I think it’s inappropriate to apologize to your kids. You don’t have to agree, but I think it’s a debate worth having. You can also listen to my radio … Continue reading
March 24, 2013
by Maralee
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(Don’t believe it? Come see for yourself.) Sometimes I apologize for the state of my house even when it’s not that bad, just because I would like people to think usually it’s better. #foolingnobody I’m guessing with the amount of … Continue reading
March 16, 2013
by Maralee
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So I wrote a post recently about how Saturdays kind of stink when you’re a mom. Part of that post included how my husband isn’t exactly helpful on Saturdays the way I would like him to be. It was surprising … Continue reading
March 5, 2013
by Maralee
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I am a big believer in the power of second chances. We all make mistakes and it’s so important to allow people to make changes, especially if they didn’t realize they made a wrong choice to begin with. That is … Continue reading
February 21, 2013
by Maralee
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This is the transcript of a meeting I’m pretty sure took place in the middle of the night between my four children: Josh (age 6), Danny (age 4), Bethany (age 3) and Joel (13 months). I hope you find it … Continue reading
February 20, 2013
by Maralee
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Have you ever wondered how people might describe you when you aren’t around? I thought about this the other day when I took my three little ones to the grocery store. Usually my oldest son Josh is with us, but … Continue reading