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Because life can be punny.

Oh hey, Friday! (Link-up)

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  I am pretty pumped to link up with Karli of September Farm and Amy of The Farmer's Wife this week. I have been looking for a good link-up and found it through my dear friend Jessica at The Newly. If you like what I write, you'll also love what these beautiful ladies write. If you have a spare minute, check 'em out! This Friday marks the end of an unexpectedly expensive week. Continue Reading

Unreasonable doubt (scripture to fight Mommy guilt)

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I thought I was doing pretty well this morning. Little bear woke me up at 6 a.m., he ate at 6:30, and we played from 7:00 until 8:00. He has gotten strong enough to sit up with the boppy and play with his toys. It was an exciting playtime for this proud mommy. I looked at the clock and thought, 'if I leave now and run at my fastest pace with the stroller, I can be back in time for his nap Continue Reading

Three garden variety parties for under $100: lettuce turnip the beet!

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I've had a few of my gal pals tell me that having a baby made them feel like their life was o-v-e-r. No more coming and going as you please; no more dinners without a weeks worth of planning; these girls felt restricted to the four walls of their home with no escape in sight. Of course these same girls love their new roles as a mommy. Still, just because they birthed a little one into the Continue Reading

So Not Okay (Mean Girl Makeover): Review and Giveaway

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The moment I walked into Clarkston High School, my department head had me pegged. I don't blame her. I am a 5'7" blonde with blue eyes that have a tendency to release more tears than most. I have a permanent grin plastered on my face (especially when I am at work). Phee, in So Not Okay would suggest I "sorta brought it on myself." Why wouldn't she assume that I am wholly incompetent and Continue Reading

Mommy Planner

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My morning alarm sounded the beginning of a new school year for me. Only, this year, I won't be sitting through hours of meetings today. I won't be hanging posters in my room tomorrow. I won't be printing out my lesson plans or crafting a "welcome to Mrs. Carrington's class" e-mail to my parents. No; this morning, I began by reading a few chapters of an illustrated version of treasure Continue Reading

Marriage has a nice ring to it: Part III (In good times and in bad)

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If you missed part I or part II, you can find both here.   "It's like, everyone else understands and you don't get it. You're not supportive." I was making a fool of myself. I heard the words pouring out of my mouth and I couldn't stop them. It was exactly like the moment when you open up the wrong flap on the black pepper canister and an avalanche of black speckled spices Continue Reading

A Letter to my son at 5 months

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Bennett, Well, we did it. We survived your very first cold this month. It was a little tougher than I thought. I felt so helpless as you sniffled, sneezed, coughed, and wheezed your way through the better part of two weeks. You're such a happy boy and it broke my heart to see you so sleepy and so very frail. I knew you were feeling better when you started talking again...I missed that loud Continue Reading

Run this city…

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*Disclaimer* I have never had more fun compiling a blog post than this one. I am pretty glad our house isn't visible from the street, otherwise, everyone would've gotten a free show. Race season is almost upon us, folks. I could not be more excited. I am ready to test my physical limits and get back into my long runs. There are a few races I am considering locally, but haven't committed to Continue Reading

Crack a bottle and some mommy shaming (breastfeeding versus bottle feeding)

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I didn't take any classes prior to little Bear's arrival, so I did just about everything the nurses told me to while I enjoyed my stay at the hospital. There is no pun in that sentence...only irony. About forty-five minutes after giving birth, they handed the little guy to me and said, "it is time for you to feed him." Now, I am not one for late-night snacking, so I was a little surprised Continue Reading

3 student-centered activities for the first day of school (TTT)

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Monday, many teachers will be rubbing their eyes and taking a deep breath before reluctantly rolling out of bed. Their stomachs will be filled with nerves, both good and bad. Each teacher's mind will be occupied with thoughts of their new crop of students: will this year be a good year? Will I like my students? Will they learn from my teaching style? What type of parents will I have this year? Continue Reading