Tag Archives: children
And How Would You Like Your Eggs, Ma’am?
My head nearly exploded this morning over breakfast. Here’s what led up to my brush with insanity… Me: Katie, what would you like for breakfast this morning? Katie: Um… (stares blankly) Me: Would you like waffles and yogurt? Katie: No … Continue reading
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Pull Up a Chair…Fifteen Basic Table Manners for Children
I wasn’t terribly surprised by the incredible response that I got to a recent post, How Rude…Ten Basic Courtesies for Children. It seems that we’re all just a little fed up with living in a society that puts little importance on common courtesies. … Continue reading
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Blissful Moments
On this week’s Small Moments Monday, Andy, from Crazy With a Side of Awesome Sauce is dropping by to share with us a recent small moment that she won’t soon forget. Andy and I are still getting to know one … Continue reading
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Beautiful Reluctance
An Open Letter to Those Who Are Quick to Label: Our daughter Katie is the most observant person I’ve ever known. As a newborn, we were amazed by just how alert she was and how she would track anything that was … Continue reading
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The Best Medicine
Nearly two months ago, our family was struck by tragedy that left us feeling alone and scared. I tweeted about our struggles and was astonished by the kindness of several amazing people. Lori was one of those people. She reached out … Continue reading
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Black and White, or Shades of Gray? Alcohol and Raising Children
Craig and I drink in moderation in front of our kids. It seems to me that there are two schools of thought on this topic, those who do and those who don’t drink in front of their children. Either way, it’s … Continue reading
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