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Posted on April 29, 2020May 8, 2020

Mom, Get in the Picture!

Download your own printable tracking sheet!Download After talking with a friend, I found out that she doesn't have many photos with her kids. She hates getting her picture taken. Me too! I know I should be in them, but as soon as Eric tries to take one, I'm critiquing how I look and quickly delete …

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Posted on February 25, 2020May 8, 2020

why I document and capture stories.

I capture stories for those left behind. When my kids are grown and I’m no longer around, they will have their books. I like to think of the kids flipping through the pages and laughing about the funny things they did. They’ll see my handwriting on the page and hear my voice. They’ll read about …

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Posted on September 2, 2019May 8, 2020

To my son, the day before Senior Kindergarten.

Hi honey,You haven't been yourself the last week.  You seem angry and upset.  The other day I finally picked you up and brought you upstairs so we could be alone.  We cuddled in bed and as I hugged you close, I said that we needed to talk.  I would ask you questions and you could …

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Posted on April 7, 2019May 8, 2020

5 Easy Steps to Make Cute Picture Books for your Kids

It's easy to make your own little readers at home.Books based on your child's interests and experiences will make reading relatable and enjoyable for them. Here's how you do it...1. Find a story structure. You'll start to notice repeating sentence stems in books for early readers. For example: My Family.This is my mom.This is my …

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Posted on September 3, 2018May 8, 2020

to my son, the night before junior kindergarten.

Monday, September 3, 2018. Hi Sweetie, On Saturday you asked, Is the weekend almost over?  Why bud?  Are you excited to start school? Yes! On Sunday you asked again, Is the weekend almost over... We're so glad that you are excited to go. It's quite a change from earlier this week. While having breakfast together, …

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Posted on June 3, 2018May 7, 2020

Funny Things the Kids Say.

This is a place for me to jot down funny things the kids say.  I'll try to give enough context so you can hopefully enjoy them too.   Tate this week (May 28, 2018) It's so incredibly humid and hot out.  I decide to wear my black maxi skirt.  One I haven't worn since babies …

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Posted on March 12, 2018May 7, 2020

Snapshots of Childhood

Lazy Days Melting ice cream cones dripping ev.er.y.where. Stickiness running through their fingers and down to their elbows Shirts are covered, and shorts too Ice cream mustaches and beards They look so cute and happy. Time is spent swinging on the porch with giggles and the sound of airplanes overhead There's a bright blue sky …

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Posted on March 12, 2018May 7, 2020

Snow Tastes Like Ice Cream

We were getting ready to go to the "big park with all the toys." While walking to the car, big fat snowflakes were floating down around us. Tate: I’m going to eat snow. Me: What does it taste like? Chocolate? Tate: No, ice cream. Me: Can you imagine if snow tasted like ice cream!?!  Mama …

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Posted on September 24, 2017May 7, 2020

My Mom Manifesto

Let them jump in puddles with their shoes on, clothes, whatever.  I can strip them down before we get in the car.  Their clothes will dry.  It’s part of being a kid.  They’ll remember that day we jumped in puddles together and got so messy. Let them jump on the couch and slide down ramps …

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Posted on March 17, 2017May 7, 2020

Give Your Kids Great Stories to Tell

There’s a sing song timer on our new stove. Every time the music plays, our little one year old throws his arms up in the air (his version of dancing). It’s so cute. Last weekend, my husband decided to pick up dinner for him and I.  We were cleaning up before the kids’ bedtime when …

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