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Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Warning: Not for the weak of stomachDon't go around talking about how you haven't been sick all winter, bragging, telling people how healthy you have been, how you feel so "blessed" because of it-you...
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Dear Oscar
As you may know, I started writing this blog because I wanted needed to get out of my own head. So many things regarding the kids were cluttering my brain that it was literally threatening revolt. So...
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Oops I did it again.....................
Obviously, Adam and I don't go out a ton. Besides the fact it is extremely expensive to do so, my dear responsible husband doesn't particularly like to drink a lot, break it down on the dance floor,...
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Time, what have you done to me?
Birds chirping, sunlight, walking the dog, playing outside with the kids-all wonderfully spectacular signs of Spring. Spring also brings birthdays for both my boys, my brother-in-law and my nephew. So...
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Quotable!
I have never thought of myself as fearful, vulnerable, assailed by doubts, dare I say-a weak person. But, these feelings have been wracking my mind and my soul lately. Is it the typical ups and downs...
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Don't Poke the Bear
There are few things as important to us as our children. Let me rephrase, there is nothing more important to us than our children. But for some reason, unbeknownst to me, in a public school system...
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When life hands you lemons..............
Watch Tommy BoyWhatever the question-watching this movie is always a good answer. It's a classic. (Yes, seriously, I believe that is!) Man, how I loved Chris Farley. He and David Spade in this movie...
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Somewhere In Between
Twelve Reasons why we love our almost teenagers, but don't always like them so much.............1.) You say "I love you," he mumbles something and then "ya too." Ah, heartwarming2.) His unbridled rage...
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What Women Want Wednesday
Women want....... Fitness not to be as elusive as the Loch ness The Chick-fil-a line to be shorter, although it is fascinating how quickly it goesThe dishes to be done, preferably by someone...
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#BringBackOurGirls
Feeling overwhelmed with emotion and sadness for the Nigerian girls and their families.#BringBackOurGirlsNow.As Mother's Day approaches, if your daughter is safe, be grateful. Do not let these girls...
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Dear Potential Employer
It is time to start the dreaded job seeking process so I have been brainstorming some potential selling points about myself in my hiatus from the workplace. Let me know what you think.To whom it may...
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Loving yourself
"Nothing can dim the light which shines from within."- Maya AngelouWhat would it be like to look in the mirror and smile every single time? No judgement, no critical eye, just plain acceptance. Or...
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A Dear John letter
Dear John,Today I broke. I am so sorry. It was one of the long Saturdays when we don't break it up enough, when we expect too much from you, when I get overwhelmed and just want to want a minute. Truth...
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The "sent from God" Father
I know, I know, my life is enviable. Everything about it, whether it's the f%$*ing spacebar that no longer works on my computer, my impossibly long legs, my perfect children, my always immaculate...
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Mothering him
He criesI weepHe smilesI rejoiceHe coosI adoreHe runsI followHe tripsI fall He triesI cheerHe breaksI crumbleHe laughsI savorHe sings I loveHe worriesI acheHe calmsI rest He sleepsI dreamIf he speaks,...
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Gifted
A mentorA friendA companionA humanitarianA leaderA listenerA parentA developer A protectorA guide An exampleAn inspirationAn individualA hand to holdA shoulder to lean onA loving heart..........
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It is she
Elizabeth had an MRI last week and it was an incredibly long day. She has areas in her brain that need to be monitored because they have always been"abnormal" or "diseased". We have to make sure those...
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So definitely one of the scariest or maybe most worrisome things about raising a child/children (in my case) with special needs is if they really understand what you are trying to communicate to them....
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#40
IIt's like a really great wave of relief when 40 finally comes. If you worried, dreaded, or embraced it, it really doesn't matter, it comes regardless. Then comes the deep breath- and for me, it came...
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Prayer
Please prayEven if you haven't prayed beforeEven if you don't believe in its powerEven if you don't have the timePlease prayBecause children need a Mother Because Mothers shouldn't get cancer or life...
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