June 30, 2013
by Maralee
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(You can watch it unfold here or here) Daughter: It raining. Turn on the flappers, Mommy. Me: The who? Oh. The wipers. #fluentintoddlerspeak Danny: Mommy, I smell doggy bottom? You lick it, it taste worser than a fart? How to … Continue reading
June 28, 2013
by Maralee
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Being a person of my word is HUGELY important to me in parenting. It means my kids can trust me to do what I say- protect them from harm, love them forever, and discipline them when they need it. If … Continue reading
June 26, 2013
by Maralee
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Here’s a link to my most recent radio interview about being a “missional family”. The highlights: My faith journey: my parents were great examples of faith and helped lead me to Jesus when I was very young, but it took … Continue reading
June 25, 2013
by Maralee
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Nobody is proud about using the tv to help entertain our kids, but for brief uses of appropriate content I just don’t think it’s the end of the world. For us, the tv is how I keep everybody safe and … Continue reading
June 24, 2013
by Maralee
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It’s that time of year again! The time when women start talking about modesty. Or start talking about how we shouldn’t be talking about modesty. Or talk about modesty without using the word “modesty” because of its negative connotations (I … Continue reading
June 23, 2013
by Maralee
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(It’s funny because it’s true.) Handled the kids, the cooking, and the cleaning to give my husband some downtime for Father’s Day. I am now realizing that pretty much every day is Father’s Day around here. Me: Josh, your aunt … Continue reading
June 20, 2013
by Maralee
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It should be a surprise to no one that with four little ones underfoot I have a hard time keeping the house clean. This is especially true in the bathroom we all share. This is the space in the house … Continue reading
June 18, 2013
by Maralee
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I believe adoptees. I believe them all. The ones who are hurt. The ones who feel rejected. The ones who say they aren’t curious about their bio family. The ones who wish they hadn’t been adopted. The ones who feel … Continue reading
June 17, 2013
by Maralee
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(Come along for the ride.) Four year-old was not thrilled with the dinner I prepared tonight. I hear him mutter to himself, “The food at Grama’s house is delicious.” I hold myself back from reminding him that Grama doesn’t have … Continue reading
June 14, 2013
by Maralee
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I don’t like yelling. I don’t like to do it myself and I don’t like to hear it from my kids. I can’t always control how loud my kids are, but I can control my own responses. I know if … Continue reading