December 16, 2021
by Maralee
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Sometimes I lay in bed at the end of the day and ask myself the inevitable Question of The Night: What did you do today? What did you accomplish? Sometimes it makes me want to cry. I don’t have a … Continue reading
August 25, 2021
by Maralee
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It took me about ten minutes to walk a few feet today. I’m not exaggerating. There was a toy in the baby’s room that belonged in the bathtub. I put the baby down so I could pick up the toy … Continue reading
May 9, 2017
by Maralee
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I have previously written a review of the book “Good Pictures, Bad Pictures” and was thrilled when I saw they now have book geared toward younger kids. This series of books has been a huge help for our family in creating the … Continue reading
November 28, 2016
by Maralee
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Sometimes laughing about my life makes you feel better about yours. Come read along on Facebook and Twitter. Dear NBA, Thanks for having your final game tonight. You’ve just made my Father’s Day plans that much easier. #gowatchthegame #Ivegotthekids #haveadonut #HappyFathersDay Josh (9): … Continue reading
April 23, 2015
by Maralee
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I am now raising my fourth three year-old and I’ve come to an important conclusion: Three year-olds are at the height of their cuteness and their annoyingness. I really don’t mind the toddler stage all that much. The kids are … Continue reading
November 6, 2013
by Maralee
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Mom sure gets lonely in the bathroom. I can fix that. Make-up is meant to be enjoyed. By eating. A wall really isn’t complete without a Crayola mural or spaghetti handprint. The church nursery is run by monsters who want … Continue reading
September 22, 2013
by Maralee
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Come see for yourself on Facebook or Twitter. The boys want to be The Avengers for Halloween. Bethany wants to be a princess. I’m thinking of dressing her as Thor and telling her it’s a princess. I think she’d go … Continue reading
February 5, 2013
by Maralee
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Remember that Time magazine cover with the mother breastfeeding her preschooler? Who could forget it? That image was startling and made a lot of us question what we see as normal or preferable or the breastfeeding ideal. Why would a … Continue reading