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Love as a Second Language

March 1, 2019

Speaking kindly to my kids is really difficult for me. If I had my way, I would not only speak harshly, I’d also yell everything. “Who left their cough [...]

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One Question to Ask Myself Before Making Holiday Decisions

December 7, 2018

In our home, this is the time of year when the annual conversations commence around my wanting an artificial Christmas tree, a gas fireplace, and an alternative holiday gift [...]

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Where Does Santa Go When We Grow Up?

November 30, 2018

This spring my youngest said that he doesn’t believe in the Easter Bunny. He said, “I just don’t buy that a gigantic bunny hops around the neighborhood handing out [...]

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Switch to Dimmers – Getting Rid of Black and White Thinking

September 21, 2018

This week was a particularly full week. There were a lot of balls in the air: deadlines, another day off from school, schedule changes, etc. What struck me though [...]

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Cleaning House – What to Do When It Becomes Too Damn Much

September 7, 2018

Over the summer, we spent time cleaning and organizing our home inside and out. I actually don’t mind household chores. But the journey from not minding them, to crying [...]

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No Means No…?

August 17, 2018

My first response to almost every request that passes my children’s lips is, “No.” Big requests, little requests, it doesn’t matter, just, “No.” You’re going to make a mess, [...]

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Farmer Mags – Doing What’s Best for the Farm, Not One Animal

August 3, 2018

All four children go to sleep-away camp in 48 hours. I feel like Ralphie Parker on Christmas morning getting my official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot, range model air [...]

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Best Summer Ever? Summer With Kids Can Be Tough

July 20, 2018

Son of a Monkey’s Uncle, I have done it again. In an attempt to better understand my life, I have gone and completely complicated it. I’m often making things [...]

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Family Awards – What Will I Be Remembered For?

July 13, 2018

Spending most of June in graduation/stepping-up ceremonies, got me thinking about awards. I thought it might be a good idea for our family to give awards at the end [...]

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Shake It Up – in the Summer the Routine Has to Change

June 22, 2018

Grumpy Gretchen is rearing her ugly head in anticipation of another summer like last year. The summer of ’17 was spent carting kids around and listening to them fight [...]

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No Means No…?

Farmer Mags – Doing What’s Best for the Farm, Not One Animal

Best Summer Ever? Summer With Kids Can Be Tough

Family Awards – What Will I Be Remembered For?

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