French Toast

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It’s Sunday morning. I decided to make breakfast hours ago. I’ve just been waiting for my son to wake up. I read somewhere that teens need extra sleep, so sometimes I let him sleep in. Today, that’s 11 am. I walk in his room and look past the pile of dirty clothes on the floor, [...]

I Regret Tying My Tubes

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During my second pregnancy, I decided to have my tubes tied after delivery. I remember the day I had it confirmed in my chart. Looking back, I find it a little strange that my OB didn’t inquire about the decision or even ask me if I was sure. I was only 26, and I was [...]

#GoingGreen-Recycle Your Best {Missed} Posts!

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Do you have a post from your early blogging days that you wish had gotten more attention? Check out the inspiration behind #GoingGreen and join us all week long! Link Up April 22nd-26th! All week you’ll have the chance to share those oldies but goodies you have hiding in your archives. >>>Grab the #GoingGreen badge (code in [...]

Lost in Translation

My oldest: Mom! I have to show you this! Me: (sounding unexcited) What is it?    MO: Oh, nevermind. You probably won’t care. Ouch.  Me: Show me. I want to see! Really.   MO: (surprised) Ok! MO: (He grabs the laptop) Check this out. MO: (He begins typing) When you translate the phrase, “I like [...]

It’s All About Priorties

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Last week sort of got away from me. On Monday, it seemed there were not enough hours in the day. On Friday, it felt like there weren’t enough days in the week. My house is a mess, I dropped the ball on a couple of commitments, and the laundry is backed up. School seemed to [...]