May 26, 2013
by Maralee
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(Come see for yourself) How is it that the last week of Kindergarten is more emotional for me than the first? Me: Hey, it’s time to clean your room. Daughter: It too much! I can’t clean all that. Me: Well, … Continue reading
May 24, 2013
by Maralee
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I know, I know. After dealing with vaccinations recently, I probably should have left things alone for awhile. But as the school year is wrapping up, I have been thinking more and more about the issues involved in school choice. … Continue reading
May 23, 2013
by Maralee
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My parenting philosophy has been shaped by a few key influences: The Bible, my parents, and the written works of Russell and Lillian Hoban. What’s that you say? You aren’t familiar with the works of Russell and Lillian Hoban? Well, … Continue reading
May 22, 2013
by Maralee
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I would not call myself a creative person. I can’t draw, sew, or bake. I write, but mostly I’m just rehashing my life which doesn’t exactly feel creative. But there is one area where I have gotten quite creative- coming … Continue reading
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 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 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