December 20, 2012
by Maralee
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It’s a beautiful day outside today. I don’t mean “beautiful” like the perfect temperature for having a picnic, I mean, literally beautiful- snow is thick and heavy on the ground, the sun is shining and the sky is perfectly blue. … Continue reading
December 18, 2012
by Maralee
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I’m pretty sure time goes slower at different points in your life. Maybe it’s like dog years. We should come up with some kind of equation to measure it. I think one day in middle school equals one week of … Continue reading
December 16, 2012
by Maralee
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To My Son’s Teacher, I wish I could turn away from the developing news out of Connecticut. As I sit snuggled up to my own six year-old it all feels too personal. I can only imagine the pain those mamas … Continue reading
December 15, 2012
by Maralee
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(Come find the insanity in real-time here) Considering marketing a breakfast cereal for moms- Coffeerios. Cheerios made of coffee you can eat dry by the handful. No need for brewing, no messy bowls to clean up. The perfect morning solution. … Continue reading
December 12, 2012
by Maralee
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I have a really dumb dog. A seriously unintelligent animal. How do I know this? I used to have a smart dog. A really smart dog. When we first got married we (stupidly, I know) bought a Border Collie. These … Continue reading
December 10, 2012
by Maralee
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I’m going to admit I have some prayer issues. This has been brought to the surface for me as I’ve gone through the book “A Praying Life” by Paul Miller. I’m glad I’ve been doing it as part of a … Continue reading
December 8, 2012
by Maralee
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(Hear about our epic adventures in real-time here.) Having boys (or the adventurous girl) means adjusting to that mini heart attack feeling you get when you see a giant plastic bug in an unexpected place. Danny found “Puss in Boots” … Continue reading
December 7, 2012
by Maralee
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I’ve been struck with a perspective adjustment recently- the “rightness” of our actions doesn’t mean the outcome will be pleasant. I was thinking about this as I read through a fellow adoptive mama’s words of grief about a child who … Continue reading
December 5, 2012
by Maralee
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So I about had a heart attack a couple nights ago and I’d like to share my experience and save you your own personal heart attack later. (note- I’m talking about boys here, but I know girls can have their … Continue reading
December 4, 2012
by Maralee
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Nativity scenes drive me nuts. If I’m not irritated that baby Jesus has blonde hair (blonde?!), I’m irritated that Mary looks so svelte and calm after apparently just giving birth. This was NOT my experience and maybe having a child … Continue reading