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30 {more} things you probably don’t know about me
In honor of turning 30, I’m sharing 30 things my readers might not know about me. I did this four years ago, when I turned 26 (you can read that post here), so…
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What do the moms need to hear today?
I logged into my blog’s Facebook page this morning and realized that I didn’t have any posts scheduled. For today, or any day until like, March. I’m normally more on top of things.…
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How being in the hospital is nothing like a mommy vacation
Maybe it’s just me. But sometimes I have Mommy fantasies. Most of the time, these fantasies involve me, an empty hotel room, a TV remote, and copious amounts of chocolate. But on my…
- Ezra, Family, Fatherhood, Little Brother, Momma Goes Back to School, Motherhood, Special Needs Parenting
A very long life and family update (with lots of pictures!)
I’m so glad that January is almost over, aren’t you? Honestly, though, it’s been a good month for our family, considering it was January. We started off the year with a beautiful 8-or-so…
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Obsession, Regret, Anger, Projection: My Latest Breakthrough
Hot angry tears were rolling down my face as we went back and forth, round and round. It was one of those conversations that needed to happen but was hard for both of…
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Attention needs: the ADHD child and the momma who loves him
When Ezra was in day treatment (behavioral therapy), we were taught that there are four main reasons that children misbehave: 1) they are seeking attention 2) they are seeking power or control 3)…
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Why moms fail at new years resolutions (10 tips for January survival)
Are you a young momma who has set some goals or new years resolutions for the new year? I know I am. There’s just something about the beginning of January that beckons me to…
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Nourish: how I’ve grown in 2016 and my plans for 2017
At the beginning of 2016, I felt like I was ready for forward momentum. For growth, for change. Now 2017 is upon me and I find myself asking this question: How do you…
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ICYMI: TOP TEN! The most viewed blog posts of 2016
It’s that time of year when I get to look back over my stats and see what’s popular on the blog! Having been blogging for eight years, a lot of the posts that…
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Confessions of an introverted wife (married to an extroverted husband)
I remember exactly where I was sitting – in my parents’ van in the parking lot of their church – the moment when my future-husband (not-yet-boyfriend) told me these words, “Aprille, you…
