My kids are so old-school. I just realized this recently.They watch Scooby Doo, Flintstones, Tom and Jerry. They have even sat and watched I Love Lucy reruns with me. Seriously. I have three year olds who watch the stuff I watched growing up… and ask to watch…
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Three Year Olds
I was always told that the Terrible Twos were so bad. That during that stage they would throw tantrums, be hellions, assert their independence, etc. No one mentioned the threes. The threes are making me nuts. The threes are making me insane. The threes are…
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That’s My Mommy!
Since having kids, occasionally there are moments that just stop my cold in my tracks and make my heart hurt… in a good way.  A few weeks ago, Nana and I took the kids to a local teaching farm for a baby animal festival. The…
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When Mommy is Sick
Why is it when mommies are sick the whole world comes to a stop?My husband, normally, is self-sufficient and a great daddy. He can handle puking kids, cuts, scrapes… any messes they can come up with. He can handle it. Until I get sick. Wednesday…
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The Family I Envy
Because we live in a small town, and unfortunately there are not a lot of accounting jobs to be had, I drive approximately 40 minutes to work. All country roads. Which, I love. There is this one house I pass each and every day and…
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I Beat PCOS
I thought since I have been at this blogging thing for a week, I’d share my story on how I got to this point in my life. Thirty-three years ago, on a warm August afternoon… Okay, just kidding… Fast forward more years that I care…
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Amish Friendship Bread
I’m sure you have heard the story of the Little Red Hen when you were little, or perhaps you have read it to your kids… you know, where the hen plants the wheat seed in the barnyard, but none of the other animals want to…
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First Name Basis
I grew up in small-town USA. I moved to a military town with my husband. Then, we uprooted ourselves and moved to even a smaller town. We are talking tractors on the roads, people actually are friendly, I know my neighbors’ names and their dogs’…
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The Worst Part of Motherhood
Don’t get me wrong, I love being a mom more than life itself. I waited a long time to be blessed with my two little bears. But, the one thing I hate most about motherhood… THE LACK OF PRIVACY I can’t do anything in the…