March 18, 2022
by Maralee
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My beautiful boy is running in his first track meet today. I dropped him off and watched him walk across a high school parking lot to his waiting team. I gave him a hug before he got out of the … Continue reading
December 14, 2016
by Maralee
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My child left for school in a huff today. It was very much an “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” scenario. The cereal selection wasn’t what he was hoping for, he had a last minute request … Continue reading
June 8, 2016
by Maralee
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I think maybe it’s a problem of pacing. I just use up all my good Mom Magic and have nothing left by bedtime. I hadn’t really thought about how bad I am at bedtime until a friend of mine was … Continue reading
February 18, 2016
by Maralee
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Me: I feel like I’m just failing everybody. I don’t have enough time to give to all the different projects that need my attention and be a good mom at the same time. Some days I just want to quit … Continue reading
March 20, 2015
by Maralee
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There is a lot of parenting advice floating out there in Internet Land. Some of it is really helpful, some of it is garbage, and sometimes it’s hard to know the difference. I struggle with some of the beautiful quotes … Continue reading
March 19, 2013
by Maralee
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Here’s a parenting fact for you: We’re really hard on our firstborns. I literally remember saying the words, “Why are you acting like that? You’re two years-old!” and then realizing how ridiculous that was. He was TWO YEARS-OLD. Why did … Continue reading
January 14, 2013
by Maralee
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Do you know somebody who is struggling with infertility? Whether you can name somebody or not, I bet there are people in your circle who are in the midst of charts, temperatures, consultations, medications, and doctor visits. So why would … Continue reading
December 26, 2012
by Maralee
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Two facts about me: I am cheap and I am not crafty. This year for Christmas my sisters and I decided to do a homemade gift exchange for our families instead of the usual Target/Walmart/Amazon extravaganza of previous years. This … Continue reading
December 18, 2012
by Maralee
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I’m pretty sure time goes slower at different points in your life. Maybe it’s like dog years. We should come up with some kind of equation to measure it. I think one day in middle school equals one week of … Continue reading
August 21, 2012
by Maralee
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I’m afraid maybe fourth kids are destined to be the dumbest. I’m a fourth kid, so I think I’m allowed to say that. I was contemplating this the other day while putting away the basement toys. There was the little … Continue reading