Category: Parenting
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The Chucks.
Lo Lo. Not to be outdone…ever. My dad knew that Chucks for Christmas would be a hit. Pink high tops for her older sister, and purple lows for “the Lo’s.” They see Papa wearing his Chucks all the time…and their Aunt Colleen…and Uncle Michael…. My oldest had a baby pair of pink ones, and still…
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The Buyers
Every once in a while, my kids say something that causes my husband and I to roll with laughter. Inappropriate or not, sometimes they simply crack us up. Those are treasured moments in my heart…the spontaneous break out of laughter and smiles…and utmost silliness. Knowing that they earned a well deserved laugh, both of my…
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The No’s.
The word “No” is an immediate reminder to all parents why not to rush your children to talk. We anticipate that moment something fierce, don’t we? The first time I heard my sweet little girls talk it brought tears to my eyes. Just recalling those moments sends them rushing back to fill up my eyes…
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The Homework
Cute picture, right? She has a dream, alright. My daughter, Brianne, has talked about being a zoo doctor ever since she could…well, talk. Now, she’s gone from just talking about it to writing it down….herself. One step closer. As a parent, I become all-consumed, at times, in trying to make sure my daughter does everything,…
Sunny&80 