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Come on Irene

We tried to prepare best we could for the storm. Well I should say “I” tried to prepare. My husband didn’t think we would really get hit, and I must admit he’s wasn’t too far off there. I got water, candles, milk, bread, and paints. Yes, I said paint. I was anticipating a power outage,… Continue reading Come on Irene

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Passions

I started reading an excellent book a friend of mine co-authored, The Digital Mom Handbook. The first question was to ask yourself “what is your passion?” I’ve been turning this question over and over in my head for the past week.  “What am I passionate about besides my family?” “What were my passions before all… Continue reading Passions

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The Dinner Battle

If I have to say “pick up your fork and eat,” one more time I might burst. I try to make a balanced dinner. I try to give each child something they like without becoming a short-order cook. But when they all have a plate of all foods they like, why aren’t they eating it?… Continue reading The Dinner Battle