May 3, 2013
by Maralee
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If we could be magically transported back to our own youths we would all have simultaneous heart attacks just watching all the unsafe behaviors we routinely engaged in. Kids wandering the neighborhood unsupervised, riding bikes without helmets, riding in cars … Continue reading
May 2, 2013
by Maralee
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It’s true. There is practically no difference between being your average mom and being a red carpet type celebrity.(other than, you know, the professionally done hair and make-up, designer clothes, million dollar salary. . .) Here’s proof: Everywhere you go, … Continue reading
May 1, 2013
by Maralee
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When a child misbehaves it is a frustrating moment for everybody involved. It is then your job to come up with an appropriate consequence, follow through, and be sure you take some time to offer forgiveness and restore the relationship … Continue reading
April 29, 2013
by Maralee
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As a very vocal advocate for adoption, I often get asked adoption-related questions. I frequently get asked about good ways to help celebrate an adoption in your family/community. I LOVE this question and I’m happy to give you some ideas … Continue reading
April 28, 2013
by Maralee
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Want more? Here ya go. Josh is working on memorizing the books of the New Testament. Tonight I had to explain to him that it’s First and Second Thessalonians, not First and Second FleshyAliens. #churchkidproblems Just taped a television interview … Continue reading
April 26, 2013
by Maralee
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That’s it! We survived two weeks of posts on vaccinations and nobody threw a public fit. I consider this success, at least relationally. Thanks to everybody who read and offered feedback for being gracious. And thanks to those of you … Continue reading
April 21, 2013
by Maralee
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(Come see for yourself) Josh is working on memorizing the books of the New Testament. Tonight I had to explain to him that it’s First and Second Thessalonians, not First and Second FleshyAliens. #churchkidproblems Just taped a television interview and … Continue reading
April 14, 2013
by Maralee
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I’m the first to admit I’m a bit of an enigma. I like my veggies organic, my plastic BPA free (or ideally, not plastic), my cleaning products all-natural, and my babies fully vaccinated. I know that last one might seem … Continue reading
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 11, 2013
by Maralee
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More than one frustrated mom has looked at her grumpy baby and thought, “If only I knew what you were thinking!” This is the moment where Baby Sign seems like a good idea. I’ve done it with all four of … Continue reading