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8 Timeouts in the Pasta Aisle
I usually make one big trip to the grocery store each week, and we'll make smaller additional trips if necessary. When you're a mom, you just do whatever you have to do and don't think about how crazy you look--until the people at WalMart stare. When I go shopping...
read moreLove Notes and Keeping the Romance Alive
Philip started the tradition of leaving me little love notes when we were dating. He'd leave Post-It notes, index cards, or scraps of paper in places where he knew I'd find them later. I'd find sweet, funny, motivational messages in my planner, on my vanity, in my...
read moreNew Year, New ‘Do for Janie
Janie's hair was looking shaggy. Here she is, shortly after Christmas, trying on my vest.I asked Philip to take Janie for a quick haircut at the nearest Super Cuts after dinner. Nothing but the best for our little princess!Can I tell you how much I love having a...
read moreNew Year, New 'Do for Janie
Janie's hair was looking shaggy. Here she is, shortly after Christmas, trying on my vest.I asked Philip to take Janie for a quick haircut at the nearest Super Cuts after dinner. Nothing but the best for our little princess!Can I tell you how much I love having a...
read moreLet the Children Come to Me
This year, we started after-dinner singing in front of the Advent wreath and Nativity scene. I've found Jane going over to the buffet table where they're resting to look at them throughout the day. Here she is, looking at the Advent wreath and Nativity scene during...
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