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Five Pounds to Five Years

Five years ago today, I became a mom. I went to my OB for a regularly scheduled NST and before the day was over had been instructed to pack my bags because my labor was going to be induced. Things didn’t … Continue reading

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Detour

If you would have told me a year ago that I would be a single mother of three, I wouldn’t have believed you. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. We cannot control those along the way, but we … Continue reading

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The City Mom and the Country Mom

This week I have spoken to two different mothers living in two different cities who informed me they just bought chickens for their home.  Neither of these families are exactly living in the country, in fact, Mother 1 bought hers … Continue reading

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Peanuts come from China: A Lesson in Anatomy

I remember the exact moment when I asked my mom to tell me the names for our private parts. It was the late 1970′s and my mom and I were sitting in a small inflatable pool in the backyard of our … Continue reading

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Mommy Bloggers Unite @DaytonChildrens

Today I had the wonderful experience of meeting new contacts in the local blogging community. I was honored to be invited to the Mommy Bloggers Luncheon @DaytonChildrens along with a group of other select women in the greater-Dayton area to … Continue reading

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It’s the Little Things

Sometimes it’s the little things that keep us grounded.  What started off as a rough morning later turned into day where I was reminded not to sweat the small stuff. I got the kids off in a rush this morning … Continue reading

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Product Review: ChildUp Early Learning Game Cards

I am always looking for new ways to occupy my kids, so I was especially excited to try out my new Early Learning Game Cards made by Child Up. I strongly believe that one of the keys to keeping young … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Optimism Helped Me Fight Cancer

People always tell me that I see the glass as half-full, rather than half-empty. I realize now that they’re right. Never have my rose-colored glasses and natural sense of optimism served me better than when I was diagnosed with a … Continue reading

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Never Let Go

Never Let Go You came into my life nine months ago Indescribable love I felt the miracle of life inside my soul Two lives intertwined I imagined what you’d be like when we finally met Endless possibility You grew and … Continue reading

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Three Days Old

Our biz-e bundle of joy has been with us a whole three days now. He has been eating like a champ, pooping, sleeping, and snuggling — basically all the things newborns are expected to do. His weight has dropped a … Continue reading

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