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On Christmas morning, I’m awaken by my grandchildren in my daughter’s home. She has invited me (and her siblings) to spend the holidays in her home. My son and my other daughter have come happily, all bringing along their spouses … Continue reading
Silent night, Holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin, mother and child Holy infant, tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. As mothers, don’t we always wish that we and our children … Continue reading
Don’t Take Us for GRANTed {#FTSF}
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Wife and mother manage her family through her quick wit, intellect and her frugality. Fortunately for her, mom is always right! Set in the average American city, April wants to give her children the world, without spoiling them. She is … Continue reading
The Words Never Said {5 Pieces of Advice I Wish I Had Received} #FTSF
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My father gave me the best advice: Make sure you’re on time to pick me up from work Make sure you do your chores before you go to school Guys think about sex ~ a lot! Take care of your … Continue reading
The Halloween I Almost Shot Someone {#FTSF}
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Halloween began just like most others. I had class and I still haven’t determined what I was going to wear that night. Two major differences were that I was going to the party with “someone” and, well, I was going … Continue reading
Parenting is hard work. As a parent or guardian, you’re always concerned whether your child is getting along well in school, hitting the right milestones on time and progressing with their age group. Sometimes, that window could be years. So, you … Continue reading
The World Around Me {#FTSF}
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I open my garage door to a quiet cul-de-sac. I catch a glimpse of a car passing by the adjoining street, but otherwise don’t hear anything. My daughter is screaming out Almost There at the top of her lungs… and … Continue reading
The alarm goes off and I slowly roll over to press snooze… only to realize, I can just turn it off. Both girls are sleeping soundly and I am warm and snuggly. This is the first time that the end of … Continue reading
A Broken Heart {#FTSF}
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We all have amazing bodies… I can tell you about giving birth to four children, losing and gaining weight, withstanding sports injuries, and even the fact that most of my scars are barely visible. But I’m not. Today, I’m going … Continue reading
“We Make a Great Team Together” with Link up!
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Summer has officially started in the 100lb Countdown household. Bunny has successfully completed 4th grade and I can finally breathe a sigh of relief for a more relaxed schedule. Overall, he has done well in school… and the struggles are … Continue reading