November 27, 2017
by Maralee
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We are planning our third annual Matt Christmas and it’s just about our favorite day of the year. What is Matt Christmas, you ask? It’s that wonderful time of year when you ask your friend Matt to join your family … Continue reading
November 21, 2017
by Maralee
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A year or two ago at Women’s Bible Study we were talking about why we love the holidays. It was a discussion question we went around the circle answering. Something like, “What’s your favorite part about the holiday season?” I … Continue reading
April 28, 2017
by Maralee
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I’d love to have you come visit me over on Facebook or Twitter. Just sent the four year-old out to check and see how slippery it was now that there’s some ice coming down. In retrospect, not my smartest parenting … Continue reading
April 21, 2017
by Maralee
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Enjoy my barely controlled chaos on Facebook or Twitter. I love the idea of doing one of those be your own boss, work-from-home sales jobs for a fun company. . . except it seems like they all revolve around being … Continue reading
December 19, 2016 by Maralee | 1 Comment
Well, I’m here to eat crow in the most delightful way possible.
A couple days ago I posted a link to a tutorial on how to fold a napkin into a Christmas tree. . . because you know, the holidays aren’t stressful enough without having to fold our napkins into pretty shapes. Yeah, this is not how I am wired. I was going to complain about the perfectionistic tendencies the holiday season tends to bring out, but then decided that there are women who genuinely love this stuff and I wanted to be supportive of them. So I was all, “Ladies, you do you.” and felt good about it.
And then my seven year-old son saw the video.
He said to me, “That looks like origami. I like origami.” He then watched the video a couple times, napkin in hand, and mastered the technique. There are now 15 of these Christmas tree napkins waiting for our family dinner party tomorrow evening.
December 21, 2015
by Maralee
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Okay, Kids. We’re almost there. It’s time for a few reminders before we get to Grandpa and Grandma’s house. First of all, when we get there I know you’ll be excited to check out the Christmas tree, see what food … Continue reading
April 12, 2015
by Maralee
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It’s okay to laugh. Everybody does. (Find me on Facebook and Twitter) “And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again”. . . or so I’ve heard. . . from other people. . . Josh (8): Santa … Continue reading
March 29, 2015
by Maralee
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Watch it all for yourself on Facebook or Twitter. Ever have the nagging feeling that you’re forgetting something? I just realized the something I forgot to do was make dinner. #whatsfordinnermom #ummmmmmmm Just when I think I can’t possibly love my … Continue reading
March 8, 2015
by Maralee
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Come join the fun on Facebook and Twitter Parenting Challenge of the Day: Not laughing while disciplining a child for writing “butt fase” on a piece of paper. Nothing makes you appreciate your child’s teacher like a 6 day break. … Continue reading
December 19, 2014
by Maralee
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This month for my radio interview we talked about what Christmas and New Years looks like at our house. What are our traditions? How do we keep it focused on Jesus? How do we handle differing expectations? If you want … Continue reading