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Not Just a Bad Mom, But an Experienced Bad Mom

My Crock Pot is a Crock Alright

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A crock pot is an essential kitchen item. A crock pot, or slow cooker, reduces stress and allows budget-friendly cooking that the whole family will enjoy. All I can say is, “That’s a crock!” I have yet to find a magic recipe to make in the crock pot that my whole family will enjoy. Usually, [Read More]

An Experienced Bad Halloween-er?

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I found a compatriot in my neighborhood. I don’t know his name. I don’t even know in which house he lives. All I know is that he has a sense of humor. I’m guessing he either forgot to prepare for Halloween or prepared woefully for the event. These things happen. He didn’t have enough candy. [Read More]

Tales from Halloween Past, Part II

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A couple weeks ago, I lamented over the fact that my baby boy, once dressed as a pumpkin, has grown up and wants nothing more than to be a frightening/bloody/ghoulish mess this Halloween. Several of you were curious about my daughter Sydney’s Halloween experiences. I’m pleased to report that at the age of 5 she [Read More]

Rage Against the Kindergarten Machine

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To color or not to color. That is the question. Every Friday, Sydney gets a half dozen worksheets sent home from kindergarten. The worksheets are her homework. There are letters to identify and write, words to try and read, plus math exercises to tackle. We have until Wednesday to turn in the finished homework, but [Read More]

Tips for Riding in a Minivan with Grandparents

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You’ll have to excuse my relative silence this past week. I had a busy weekend. You see, a long time ago in the 70s my dad was a successful professional athlete. Don’t get too excited. I can’t tell you his name because my grandma is convinced that internet stalkers are alive and well. Plus, my [Read More]

What Rhymes With Brick?

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Sydney, 5, was finishing up her bath for the evening. I was in the bathroom with her. “What rhymes with brick?” she asked. Uh… YES, dear readers. My mind went ONE PLACE. Uh… “Come on,” Sydney urged. “Chick!” I exclaimed. “Nooooooo,” said Sydney. “There’s one more I’m thinking of.” Well, yeah, kid, there’s one more [Read More]

Tales from Halloween Past and Present

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Once upon a time, I had a baby boy. I dressed him as a pumpkin for his first Halloween. Then I dressed him as a fluffy chicken for his second Halloween. I dressed him as a caterpillar for his third Halloween. As the years passed, my baby boy grew in wisdom and stature. He began [Read More]

It’s Not My Mess (Oh, Yes It Is!)

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Today I’m excited to be sharing a guest post over at Adrienne’s hilarious and sweet blog, The Mommy Mess. Come check out my Top 5 Mommy Messes. A big thanks to Adrienne for having me over! After you check out my guest post, stick around and read about Adrienne’s life as a wife, mother, homeschooler, [Read More]

How to Take the Perfect Family Portrait

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He always commented on them when he noticed them in other people’s house. Once, I caught him gazing longingly at one. Yes, for years my husband has had family portrait cravings, an incessant desire for those pictures where the whole family dresses alike while they’re relaxing on a sand dune or whatnot.   So I finally [Read More]

This Week’s To Do List

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1. Teach kindergartener how to tie her shoes. 2. Buy book about teaching kindergartener how to tie shoes. 3. Do not roll eyes when other parents realize I haven’t taught my kindergartener how to tie her shoes and they say stuff like, “Simeon has tied her shoes since she was 3 years old. She taught [Read More]

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