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Let’s Break Some Rules!

August 25, 2017

In our family, it doesn’t matter if the car ride is one hour or five hours—we all seem to lose it in the last fifteen minutes of the journey. [...]

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The Dangers of Expectations – Do NOT Pass to Your Running Back

August 18, 2017

OJ Simpson can’t catch a football. Heisman Trophy winner, MVP, Athlete of the Year, OJ Simpson. I was completely BLOWN AWAY to learn this while watching an ESPN 30 [...]

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August – Do I Relax or Get Things Done?

August 11, 2017

August can feel like one really long Sunday to me. Sundays get me every time. Am I supposed to relax or get ready for the week? Damned if I [...]

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A focused view of a seated man with his feet up reading the newspaper. In front of the man, unfocused view, are two children leaning forward grappling each other.

Reacting – Getting Schooled by My Husband in Parenting 101

August 4, 2017

One thing that used to start my blood boiling was when our children would be crying hysterically or fighting right in front of my husband, and he would continue [...]

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Toy cars are on a road mat. People stand over the road and reach toward the cars.

Soft Landing – Getting Back to Reality After Vacation

July 28, 2017

It recently occurred to me that I could adjust my schedule the week we come back from a trip. In all seriousness, for years and years I would try [...]

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Control the Stuff Rather Than the People

July 21, 2017

When we travel, the state of the MamaDe Mobile can make me irritable without even knowing it. At times I feel like I’m drowning in all the wrappers, spilled [...]

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Fake It Till You Make It – When Playing Pretend is the Best Option

July 14, 2017

As a child, I played pretend constantly. We lived in a neighborhood without many children so I was left to create my own realities in the woods and by [...]

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Take More Naps – 3 Dangers of Moms Not Getting Enough Rest

July 7, 2017

The photo above is actually a picture of a six-day-old rabbit being held by one of my daughters. Looking at this baby bunny sleeping got me thinking about rest [...]

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The Rhythm of Healing – Pump Up Your Jam

June 30, 2017

It turns out that my flip phone is not the only thing that has me trapped in 2001. I also haven’t been able to figure out music since it [...]

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3 Summer Questions to Ask Before Saying “Yes”

June 23, 2017

Summer is officially in full swing. While we have a nice mix of downtime, travel opportunities and camps planned, the challenge is to avoid filling our open days with [...]

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Let’s Break Some Rules!

The Dangers of Expectations – Do NOT Pass to Your Running Back

August – Do I Relax or Get Things Done?

Reacting – Getting Schooled by My Husband in Parenting 101

Soft Landing – Getting Back to Reality After Vacation

Control the Stuff Rather Than the People

Fake It Till You Make It – When Playing Pretend is the Best Option

Take More Naps – 3 Dangers of Moms Not Getting Enough Rest

The Rhythm of Healing – Pump Up Your Jam

3 Summer Questions to Ask Before Saying “Yes”

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