Category Archives: Family

Ditching the Car Line, Packing More Protein & Other Ways I’m Making this School Year the Best Yet

  We’re only about month into the school year, but I can honestly say that this year has been a year like no other for me…in a very good way.  My kids are getting to school early, the grades coming … Continue reading

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Dear First-Time Kindergarten Mom,

Today was a big day at our school – Independence Day.  It’s the first day that kindergartners are supposed to walk into school on their own, leaving their parents behind at the gates.  Of course, the school tries to make … Continue reading

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A Boy & His Dog – Relationship Status: It’s Complicated

Last weekend, I posted this on Instagram: https://instagram.com/p/6LD8x_JkVu/ Adorable, right?  Better yet, the picture wasn’t posed or planned in any way.  It was naptime and Everett fell asleep in my bed, on my husband’s favorite pillow.  With absolutely no prodding, … Continue reading

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That Time My Daughter Smuggled Scissors into Summer Camp

When I saw the department of recreation’s phone number flash across my cell phone screen this afternoon, I assumed that had to do with a field trip waiver.  I’d filled it out online the day before, but never received an … Continue reading

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10 Truths About Recital Only Dance Moms Understand

It’s that time of year – the time when proud moms and dads everywhere post pictures of their kids at their dance recital.  All your child’s hard work over the past year, condensed down to 2 minutes on stage, a … Continue reading

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