February 17, 2015
by Maralee
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Hey Parents, Have you talked to your kids about porn yet? I know that’s awkward and uncomfortable. Maybe we even have junk in our own history that makes it hard for us to have that talk. We just want to … Continue reading
February 6, 2015
by Maralee
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Here in the midwest it is that time of year when going outside becomes a little less fun and a little more risky as the snow is high enough to lose a two year-old and the temperature is low enough … Continue reading
January 28, 2015
by Maralee
Comments Off on The first six years of Danny
My Dear Danny, You entered the world with a bang. Not breathing and hardly alive, you gave the team in that delivery room quite a shock as you came to life and immediately peed on the doctor that revived you. … Continue reading
January 27, 2015
by Maralee
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There are a lot of loud, angry voices in the vaccine debate. If you are fully convinced that vaccines do more harm than good, this post isn’t for you (and I have zero desire to engage in a debate on … Continue reading
January 25, 2015
by Maralee
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Come join the fun (and the occasional controversy) over on Facebook or Twitter. It’s a marshmallows in your coffee kind of morning. #snowday I’m not sure if each baby has actually been easier than the last or if I’m just … Continue reading
January 19, 2015
by Maralee
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I made Spite Brownies the other day. Apparently, this was horrifying to some people. They were aghast at the fact that I made brownies with the sole intention of denying them to a child. This child had previously eaten a … Continue reading
January 13, 2015
by Maralee
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Are there things you know as a parent you should be doing, but it’s just kind of tough? Family devotions often fall in that category for me. As much as I want to spend intentional time with my kids talking … Continue reading
January 11, 2015
by Maralee
Comments Off on A Life in Status- November #1, 2014
Come join the conversation on Facebook or Twitter. Nursing the baby in the bed with you in the middle of the night is a really sweet and precious time. . .unless your baby is a projectile vomiter. #everydayislaundryday Sign you … Continue reading
January 9, 2015
by Maralee
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Sometimes I think our word choices reveal more of our hearts than we intend. And then sometimes they’re just word choices with no particular deep meaning. Only the person speaking knows their real intention, but there’s a phrase I’ve heard … Continue reading
December 31, 2014
by Maralee
Comments Off on Your Kids Need “Annie”
I’m going to tell you why you should take your kids to see “Annie” (your black kids, brown kids, white kids, foster kids, adopted kids, bio kids, etc.). And I’m going to do it in two words: Punky Brewster. Maybe … Continue reading