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There’s a time in every Mother’s life where they learn that they have to let go and let their children figure it out for themselves. It sometimes happens 12 weeks after having the baby, the broken hearted farewell back to work. Or it happens when you finally leave your kid overnight for the first time. Or it happens when its […]

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***Archive from January 19, 2011 Thanks to Martin Luther King Jr. I had the day off from work. In memorializing this extraordinary person, that continuously took harder routes in order to make a point or help rally the world to look at situations differently, I couldn’t help reflecting. It makes you really feel insignificant when you look at a person […]

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Those of us who haven’t reached celebrity status remind ourselves that even celebrities are human. They put one leg in their pants at a time. Sure they are designer $500 pants but they are just like us. There are sections of gossip magazines showing celebrities being just like us. They go grocery shopping, take their kids to the park, and […]

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When we first moved into our house, there was an insurmountable amount of projects. And with the completion of each project, our house became more comfortable for us. It started with unpacking – once our bedroom was unpacked it was much better, then the bathroom and kitchen. This house that I dreaded moving into because of the state it was […]

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Since we have been back from winter break, I have been so strict. Frankly, I have made Stalin look like a nice flexible guy. I have been so strict that I barely have even enjoyed my eldest child. Every moment of conversation dedicated to good behavior mantras…keep your hands on your own body, listen to teachers, use nice words, etc […]

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I’m a routine kinda girl. I like a schedule. Even if life doesn’t encourage a particular schedule I find myself naturally falling into one. That aspect of my personality, coupled with an inability to properly sit still, makes for a very active life. Everything I’ve always read has said that kids thrive in a structured routine life. And definitely having […]

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Do you ever get bored of being married? My single friends are going to hate this blog like I hate it when they say that they are bored nights and weekends because they have too much downtime. Do you ever get bored of being married? I don’t mean bored of your husband because that’s a problem that you need to […]

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Last week I celebrated the ten year anniversary of my 21st birthday. This anniversary coupled with the conclusion of 2011, really got me thinking about where I’ve been, what I’ve done and where I’m going. I’ve only been able to legally drink for ten years, vote for thirteen, drive for fifteen. Yet what I’ve accomplished, created, in those thirty one […]

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Birthdays gone by, I was a full time working mom. All I ever wanted for my birthday was to spend family time together. Days spent at children’s museums, planning kid friendly excursions and chaotic dinners were my only birthday wishes. This year its a whole different ball game. All I want for my birthday is adult time. As plans came […]

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