Sequins and Rest

Deep down, I think that I should feel different on December 31.  I want my internal calendar to

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Not Okay

When I entered her room after her nap, the first words out of Brooke’s mouth were, "My bed is okay." When

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Household Newspaper

Newspapers may be dying, but yesterday one was alive and well in our household.  I hadn't been

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Not Silent, but Holy

I have been pregnant during three of the past six Christmases that have passed.  Last year as

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Behind the Lens

When Reese was close to her fifth birthday, I found this series of photographs on our camera:  A

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Feeding Time

Last month when we first introduced rice cereal to Kerrington, she would thrust her tongue out like

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Nearly in Heavenly Peace

On Saturday I woke up, nursed the baby, and shuffled my way downstairs.  Joel looked at me over

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Surviving Swan Lake

My mother-in-law sent me a clip of the Great Chinese State Circus' performance of Swan

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The Opposite of Buy

I like to play word games with Reese. We rhyme. We create stories. Sometimes, we play opposites. 

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Laundry Day

Title:  Laundry Day Subtitle:  Because they're never too young to start helping with

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I Invoke the Right

While we cleaned up from dinner the other evening, Joel and I talked about this little blog of

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Not So Long Ago

Last night we headed to Target as a family.  Kerrington was propped onto the front of the

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The Message That Sticks

Yesterday was the last day of classes for the university where I teach.  I often find the

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Today's Clear-Cut Winner: Potty Training

We're officially potty training.  Although I think Brooke's been ready, I've been hesitant to start

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Hunger Pangs

We're driving home, and Reese is making it adamantly clear that she's hungry.  Oh, how she's hungry. 

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Self Portrait of Girl on a Bike

Title: Self Portrait of Girl on a Bike Subtitle:  When your child reveals a drawing

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Full House

This past Saturday evening my home was full of guests.  My husband is a campus minister,

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Short and Sweet: Cookies Win

Evidence that my child is not gender discriminating in 100 or fewer words: The girls got their

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Baby Jesus is Missing

Always mesmerized by Christmas and all that it entails, my daughters have been playing with a

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Thirsty

From the other room I overheard my husband address our five-year-old.  "Reese, stop that. 

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Partially Dirty is the New Clean

Right now as I'm sitting here typing, I have spit up in my hair.  Kerrington had impeccable aim

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Displaced Responsibility

Kerrington, now two weeks past the sixth-month marker, may be losing her standing as the

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Thanksmas: Our Family Tradition

On the Friday after Thanksgiving, I've never been one to set my alarm and arrive at stores when

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Giving Thanks

Title: Giving Thanks Subtitle:  Happy Thanksgiving to you and your

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A Different Kind of Currency

In the past few weeks, several people have asked me to help with various projects.  Individually,

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Losing Sleep in the Name of Reserach

Shortly after Kerrington was born, Joel and I were invited to join a longitudinal research study

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Short and Sweet: Unencumbered

Best explanation I've been given this week in 100 or fewer words: Each night Brooke climbs into

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Why Moms Need Inservice Days

Before I began my current job teaching college students, I taught twelfth grade English at a relatively

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The Glaring Gap in my Daughter's Education

Reese comes home from kindergarten and dumps the contents of her backpack onto the floor.  She

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What Pictures will Reveal

Kerrington, our little one, turned six-months old today.  Reese (who, as I mentioned last entry, is

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A Reminder to Let Go

Today my daughter, Brooke, turned two-and-a-half. For the record, if you are ever trapped in

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Short and Sweet: Splattered

An observation on today's lunch in 100 or fewer words or less: Kerrington is rapidly nearing six months. 

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Personal Space

There is very little personal space when you have small children.  Kids don't understand

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This is My Daughter's Hair

Title: This is My Daughter's Hair Subtitle: This is my daughter's hair on static.  Any

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The Extra Hour

Although I've never been fond of the sun setting earlier, I love the day that we fall back

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On Headcolds

As a mother, I have the right to say this: My children are currently disgusting.  They're in

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Exactly the Same, but Completely Different

One of my friends recently posted this status update on Facebook: "(Insert name) has met with

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What I Did This Morning

Title: What I Did This Morning Subtitle:  Best exercise of the da

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An Unlikely Treasure

After a wearisome day of travel this past weekend, I was eager to get home as quickly as possible. 

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Upon Closer Inspection

On beautiful days, it's not uncommon for the teachers at a local daycare to take their

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Short and Sweet: The Kitchen Island

The best part of my day in 100 or fewer words: While I fixed dinner today, Kerrington watched me from

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