I love that Drew is a boy’s boy. I love that he has passions…obsessions for sports. I love that he is who he is. But there are times that I’m so glad I have a daughter too. Gabby and I speak an unspoken common language. I get her and her interests in a way that I absolutely don’t with Drew. […]

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I’ve decided that I should never run errands with my kids again. Nothing pretty ever comes out of it. Even if it starts out strong with a nice solid finish and a reward at the end, it usually gets ugly at some point or another. It’s possible that today’s trip, in particular, was doomed from the get go. I had […]

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Today Gabby and I met “DaDa” for lunch. Gabby having the undivided attention of both of her parents is almost an unrecognizable Gabby. This reiterated our plans for her upcoming birthday next Tuesday. At first I was undecided about what to do to celebrate Gabby’s birthday. She rarely, if ever, has both of her parents doting on her. It seems […]

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At the beginning of the school year, Drew attended a birthday party where the guest of honor requested that presents come in the form of a donation. I was mortified that the child would miss out on the opportunity to experience the thrill of opening birthday presents. I’m starting to rethink that stance. Before I continue any further I want […]

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We all survived the birthday extravaganza and managed to have fun! Quite a feat for me considering I can easily get so worked up in the details and managing the party, that I forget to enjoy myself. Most of the party was pretty low maintenance while it was going on, I had very attentive helpers and it all seemed to […]

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Tomorrow is the big day! The birthday of the century, or at least that’s the way it feels. Everything is starting to add up and feel like I may have my ducks, more or less, in a row. The yard is in the best shape its going to be, and surprisingly I’m beyond satisfied with what we’ve been able to […]

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You have always been a crazy, wild guy from the first moment you emerged into this world. The energy and passion you have for life is unlike anything. From the moment you could focus on a baseball, you haven’t taken your eye off of the prize. You were the only one-year old who was glued to his seat for all […]

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Tomorrow my first baby turns four. Four years ago I became a mom for the first time. Four years ago I fell in the most painful, rewarding love of my life. Four years ago I became a completely different person, an unrecognizable person, overnight. Four years ago my life changed in ways I could have never anticipated. I always love […]

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