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On Being Three or…

by Filed Under: Honest Blogging, Humor, Keeping It Real, Motherhood, My Boys 1 Comment

Proud Parenting Moments, No. 4,376 I couldn’t not tell you all this story. Consider it my public confession—my “mea culpa” on behalf of this kid. Yesterday, my husband and I attended an area meeting for the People of Praise. We brought our three youngest with us: Angela, 12, who was helping out in the childcare; George, 7, who had an "Arrows" … [Read more...]

On a Lighter Note

by Filed Under: Humor, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Spiritual Growth 19 Comments

[Or not] I took these photos after dropping Joe, Jem and Cate off at school yesterday morning. Clearly my issues with snacking on the go continue. Not really. In truth, it was Family Appreciation Day, and the faculty was handing out coffee and donuts. “Oh!” I said to my son’s Lit-Comp teacher. “I’ve got, like, 18 kids at home! Can I have … [Read more...]

Where We (Minnesotans) Have Been

by Filed Under: Blogging, Humor, Minnesohta, Minnesota Me 6 Comments

Because Reader Cathy was kind enough to ask…This is where I’ve been:HT for the video: My friend (and fellow Vikings fan) JoelThat isn’t my daughter in the video but it could’ve been, after Monday’s night loss. Actually, this was my 12-year-old son.(Not really.)(He’d kill me if you really thought that.)My apologies, Cathy, for the week-long absence! … [Read more...]