June 23, 2013
by Maralee
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(It’s funny because it’s true.) Handled the kids, the cooking, and the cleaning to give my husband some downtime for Father’s Day. I am now realizing that pretty much every day is Father’s Day around here. Me: Josh, your aunt … Continue reading
June 20, 2013
by Maralee
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It should be a surprise to no one that with four little ones underfoot I have a hard time keeping the house clean. This is especially true in the bathroom we all share. This is the space in the house … Continue reading
June 17, 2013
by Maralee
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(Come along for the ride.) Four year-old was not thrilled with the dinner I prepared tonight. I hear him mutter to himself, “The food at Grama’s house is delicious.” I hold myself back from reminding him that Grama doesn’t have … Continue reading
June 14, 2013
by Maralee
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I don’t like yelling. I don’t like to do it myself and I don’t like to hear it from my kids. I can’t always control how loud my kids are, but I can control my own responses. I know if … Continue reading
June 11, 2013
by Maralee
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Before Mother’s Day I wrote about how it can be difficult to not fit the typical idea of what “family” looks like. My kids who look like me enjoy certain privileges. They don’t have to explain their adoptions at every … Continue reading
June 9, 2013
by Maralee
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(If you don’t believe me, come see for yourself here or here) Ways to make people uncomfortable: Casually mention that you have children with four different fathers. Fail to mention that three of your kids are adopted. Danny came home … Continue reading
June 7, 2013
by Maralee
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Let’s get something out of the way first: You love the library. Your kids are awesomely well behaved. They have a lust for learning and feel the library is their home away from home. Fantastic. We’re all very proud of … Continue reading
June 5, 2013
by Maralee
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Parenting is emotional. Being a kid is emotional. Conflict is emotional. Let’s throw that all together and see what comes out. Yep. Emotions. Have you ever tried to have a reasonable dialogue with your kids when emotions are running high? … Continue reading
June 4, 2013
by Maralee
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In my typical day I see some pretty disturbing sights. I watch my kids put things in their mouth that would make the adult world gag. They are happy to lick rocks, put handfuls of dirt in their mouths, or … Continue reading
June 2, 2013
by Maralee
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(Watch it unfold in realtime here or even here) Daughter (seeing me with a whisk): Mom, why you losing that for? Me: Honey, it’s “using”, not “losing”. U-u-uuusing. Daughter: U-u-losing. Me: U-U-Using. Daughter: U-u-LOSING. Me: No, Honey it’s- Daughter: Mom, … Continue reading