On Being Brave and Having Super Powers…

For some reason, there is a misconception that birthing multiples gives you super powers.  Although I think there’s so much that mothers do that is heroic in nature, I’m far from super hero status. I certainly am not superior to any of you. {This includes mother’s of one child, mother of multiples, mothers of a …

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Loving You All the More

  There is promise of spring in the air. Subtle, but present. The boys are itching for spring, as am I. We’re searching for robins, shoots of green, and life to return to the woods. They are anxious for outdoor exploring, baseball in the backyard, bike rides, and encore camping adventures.  I’m looking forward to …

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This Motherhood Gig

This Motherhood Gig? It has its ups and downs. It has it’s struggles, battles of wills, humbling moments, mommy guilt, shortcomings revealed, pride, and challenges galore. But you know what?  There are some shining moments (sometimes they are mere glimmers) that reveal that this motherhood gig is so worthwhile. The training, the teaching, the discipline, …

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Advice On Getting a Four Year Old to Quit Sucking His Thumb

Make that 3 four year olds. Uno. (Brooks)   Dos. (Isaac) Tres. (Clark) I know it’s thumb sucking is a terrible habit. AND it’s terrible to break.  Henry is the only one exempt and he’s pretty proud of that fact. It started back in the day when Brad and I were trying to survive the …

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Be Here Now

Source: etsy.com via Jen (QuatroMama) on Pinterest   I remember when the boys were tiny and we were so anxious for them to sleep through the night. Sometimes I miss those quiet moments in the middle of the night when I didn’t rush back to bed, but held them a little longer in the darkness. …

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A Simple Tip for Cleaning Up Legos

  My boys were introduced to the wonderful world of Lego this Christmas.  Secretly I love to following a step by step booklet and ending up with a wonderful creation . The only downer?  The clean up. Or missing one and stepping on it with bare feet.  YIKES! Want a simple tip for making Lego …

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The Hugging Punishment

The spanking debate is so 2011. Hugging is new school. When you’ve had all you can handle with arguing, bickering, and fighting between brothers – make them HUG. It might seem controversial. Perhaps a tad cruel and unusual to some, highly affective, nonetheless. Hugging for harmony. Bet you’ve never seen THAT in a parenting book …

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Wow, Seriously? I HAD NO IDEA… {A Husband’s Response to the Mom-Guilt Battle}

Read Jen’s Fighting the Mom-Guilt Battle Post first if you have not already… Jen recently wrote a post about her battle with mom-guilt.  I thought it was a vulnerable and truthful look at her struggle in this area.  It helped me to better understand what I already knew was a difficult and ongoing trial for …

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