May 20, 2013
by Maralee
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Everyone knows foster care is hard. If you didn’t know it going in, you’d know it by the time you told the first person you were going to foster parent. We’ve all heard the responses or even said them ourselves. … Continue reading
May 19, 2013
by Maralee
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(It’s funny because it’s true.) Daughter: DANNY! I’m gonna tell Grama on you! Her version of tattling. Grama takes her more seriously than Mommy does. Daughter: Look! Mommy, look! Hey, I throwing a fit. See! Look! When you’re a middle … Continue reading
May 18, 2013
by Maralee
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Am I the only one who has imaginary conversations with Emergency Room doctors while I watch my children play?* Conversation 1 Doctor: So, how did this happen? Me: Well. . . um. . . you see, they were playing this … Continue reading
May 17, 2013
by Maralee
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You can listen to my thoughts on parenting and forgiveness here. Here’s a summary of the topics we covered: -Don’t push your kids to offer forgiveness before they’re ready. -You may have to forgive your kids for intentional or unintentional … Continue reading
May 16, 2013
by Maralee
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I am not a morning person. I have had to develop some coping mechanisms just to survive the craziness of getting a child off to school and handling three other little ones who can’t completely feed or dress themselves without … Continue reading
May 15, 2013
by Maralee
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I am a big fan of pre teaching. I feel it’s important to let kids know the expectations before you go into a situation so they know how to be successful. I have developed a pre teaching vocabulary to help … Continue reading
May 14, 2013
by Maralee
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Men, we’re about to address a topic you may not want to hear about. You have my permission to close your eyes and click on back to something you may find more interesting. It’s okay. Is it just the girls … Continue reading
May 13, 2013
by Maralee
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Okay, so not “we” as in Brian and me, but “we” as in our church community. Over the last couple years we’ve been blessed to have a bunch of little foster babies make their debut. Some have been with us … Continue reading
May 12, 2013
by Maralee
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(Feel free to laugh at us. Everybody does.) Reach into your purse for your keys. Pull out two jedis, a batman and a matchbox car, none of which will unlock your car door. #momlife Note to self: If you hang … Continue reading
May 12, 2013
by Maralee
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Moms, You do so much. You are so loved. You do a million tiny things that add up to a beautiful childhood to the children who call you “Mom”. Here are some of the many ways you are making your … Continue reading