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Never enough: an honest look at what special needs parenting is like
Last summer, he buried his compass at the park. I’m not really sure why. He just wanted to. He begged us to go back to find it. Every time we go back, he…
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Millennial Mom Life: why I love being a mom in the internet age
I talk a lot about the challenges of being a millennial mom. Muddling through motherhood in the internet age isn’t always for the faint of heart. I sport more than one scar on…
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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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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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#mommyproblems: the Christmas edition (with bonuses from Instagram!)
The struggle is real. Because motherhood knows no holidays, sick days, nor days off. If anything, holidays like Christmas mean MORE work for moms. These tweets prove it. #mommyproblems: the Christmas edition Is…
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Celebrities I’m totally crushing on right now
I guess I’m in a mood for lighthearted posts. Christmas anyone? Recently I’ve started following celebrities on social media just for the heck of it. I LOVE being part of this generation where…
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#mommyproblems: Moms Vent in These Hilarious Tweets
Whenever I need a laugh…whenever I feel alone…whenever I wonder if i’m the only one about to lose my ever-lovin-mind…I head to Twitter. The #mommyproblems hashtag never disappoints. Ever. I find myself laughing…