Today I got to say yes. So often this parenting thing is a long series of no’s. No, you can’t have dessert before dinner. (Because you need to learn healthy […]
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Author: Sandra
When You Can’t Find the Balance
My youngest daughter has a new phrase she likes to throw around. “Can’t you spare a few minutes for your child?” She likes to use it when I’m working on […]
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What Do You Get When You Cross a Salesman With a Writer?
One of the absolute coolest things about being a parent is having a front row seat to developing personalities. It’s so interesting to watch the different parts and pieces of […]
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To My Momma Friends – Give Yourself Some Grace
To My Momma Friends, I have something to say, from one Momma to another. Give yourself some grace. In this world of comparison and endless expert opinions at our fingertips, […]
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Living in the Land of Just in Time
Lately I find myself living in the Land of Just in Time. That’s the place where there are so many things on my schedule, so much going on, and so […]
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What I’m Telling My Kids Today: Be Nosy.
I’ve always been a fairly private person. Yes, I realize that sounds ridiculous coming from a woman who blogs publicly about her life and her family. However, for most of […]
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8 Kids for 6 Days: A Dad’s Perspective (Day 6)
Captain’s log, Day 6, February 5th, year of our Lord 2018 Alas, on the way to the coffee machine this morning I used my bare foot to discover a dog […]
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8 Kids for 6 Days: A Dad’s Perspective (Day 5)
Captain’s log, Day 5, February 4th, year of our Lord 2018 The sun has risen and none of the young crew have awakened from their slumber. The late night seems […]
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8 Kids for 6 Days: A Dad’s Perspective (Day 4)
Captain’s log, Day 4, February 3rd, year of our Lord 2018 Queen Matron arose early today for a meeting. I remained in my cot hoping for a few more blissful […]
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8 Kids for 6 Days: A Dad’s Perspective (Day 3)
Captain’s log, Day 3, February 2nd, Year of our Lord 2018. The previous day’s activities have functionally tired them out. I made it through my entire coffee and prayer time […]
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