April 14, 2013
by Maralee
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(Come watch life happen live) We thought Danny was old enough to enjoy a National Geographic movie with computer animated dinosaurs. We were wrong. After watching a t-rex eat a smaller dino: “Mommy, that was his squeaky friend. I super … Continue reading
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 7, 2013
by Maralee
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(Watch it all happen in realtime here) Danny is sure that the snack he eats at bedtime is called a Batman Snack (instead of bedtime snack). That does make it sound more exciting. A word of warning from The Baby: … 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 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 15, 2013
by Maralee
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Husbands, ever wonder why your wives are cranky on Saturdays? It’s Saturday—the day where people are supposed to be relaxed and happy and seizing the moment. I’m going to fill you in, but it will require a trip down memory … Continue reading
March 10, 2013
by Maralee
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(Come see it unfold) It’s always nice when a stranger at the grocery store notices your family and decides to ask questions about adoption and foster care. While you’re gushing about the blessings you notice her looking behind you. . … Continue reading
February 24, 2013
by Maralee
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(You can find me here if you’re feeling adventurous) Josh: Mom, do you think there are any rollercoasters that jump? Me: No, I don’t think so. Josh: I bet God could make one. Me: Maybe there will be one in heaven. … 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 17, 2013
by Maralee
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(Come join us over here) I may not be the breadwinner of our family, but I am the one who does the Subway survey so we get a free cookie. I’m cleaning my house with about the same products that … Continue reading