August 4, 2013
by Maralee
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We all want desperately to be known. We want to be understood and appreciated because people fully know who we are. They see our quirks and foibles and love us anyway. They rightly discern our problem areas and are able … Continue reading
August 3, 2013
by Maralee
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You can laugh at us. Everybody else does. Here’s where to find the action in realtime. And for my tweeting friends, it’s here. Potty-training: saving money on diapers you immediately spend on toilet paper and paper towels. Danny (handing me … Continue reading
August 2, 2013
by Maralee
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It’s that time of year again- Vacation Bible School time. I am so thankful for all the pastors, parents, and volunteers that make it possible for our kids to have a couple hours of time to build friendships and learn … Continue reading
July 31, 2013
by Maralee
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So, you read my post yesterday and you think early potty training might be right for you. What next? Here’s how you make it happen. Talk about poop with your baby. I know, I know. This is weird. But you need … Continue reading
July 30, 2013
by Maralee
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Okay people, I want to talk to you about early potty training. What is early potty-training? The answer to that question is not as straightforward as you might think. There is an entire world of literature, support groups, and a … Continue reading
July 25, 2013
by Maralee
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“There are very few African American men in this country who haven’t had the experience of being followed when they were shopping in a department store. That includes me. There are very few African American men who haven’t had the … Continue reading
July 23, 2013
by Maralee
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I tend to be a binge reader, especially when I come across something that speaks to me. This explains why I am currently half way through Jen Hatmaker’s book “7” after picking it up two hours ago. I finally got … Continue reading
July 19, 2013
by Maralee
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There are two events in my life I can confidently point to as miracles. There have likely been other interventions God has done on my behalf that I may never know about until heaven, but I know there have been … Continue reading
July 18, 2013
by Maralee
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Brian and I took our older two kids (6 and 4 years-old) to Disneyland last week. And we had a great time! Now I am in no way a Disney expert, but I did have a fun trip and want … Continue reading
July 15, 2013
by Maralee
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This summer we’re doing cartoon recommendations by moms for moms (or by aunts/dads/nannies. . . just basically a grown-up who knows this is a cartoon that won’t make other grown-ups run screaming from the room). So far we’ve heard about the wonders of Phineas and … Continue reading