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 20, 2013
by Maralee
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Have you ever wondered how people might describe you when you aren’t around? I thought about this the other day when I took my three little ones to the grocery store. Usually my oldest son Josh is with us, but … Continue reading
February 18, 2013
by Maralee
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I remember the first time I saw it. It was about five years ago and it was printed on a bumper sticker proudly displayed on the minivan in front of me. “I make milk. What’s your super power?” I had … 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
February 15, 2013
by Maralee
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Here are the stories of two women who were willing to share about their experiences adoptive breastfeeding. You can find some introductory info about them here. I hope this is informational and encouraging! Why did you decide to try breastfeeding … Continue reading
February 14, 2013
by Maralee
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So, what do you know about adoptive breastfeeding? I remember the first time I ran into the concept prior to the adoption of our first child. I was fascinated by it and wondered if maybe it would be worth trying. … Continue reading
February 11, 2013
by Maralee
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I bottle-fed my first three kids with relatively few issues. Bottle-feeding is pretty straightforward and works in actuality a lot like you pretended it worked when you were bottle-feeding your dolls as a kid. There aren’t a lot of resources … Continue reading
February 9, 2013
by Maralee
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I think the secret to surviving motherhood with grace and dignity may be living with hope. You may think the mom who is still in her pajamas at two in the afternoon is a woman who has lost all hope. … Continue reading
February 6, 2013
by Maralee
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This is a guest post from a good friend of mine. I’m respecting her desire for anonymity, but you can find her introduction here. Enjoy! What I want you to know: -I’m the mom of four children and I’ve been … Continue reading