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Mommy, I wanna do something special!

March 6, 2011 macadmin2 Comments

We’re entering 4-year old limbo with our daughter. She is definitely done with naps, and it’s even a stretch to ask her to spend some quiet time in her room while her younger brothers nap (although still a good idea and will be attempted as often as possible). She attends school for three hours in… Continue reading Mommy, I wanna do something special!

Mother's Work · Motherhood · Parenting · Toddlers

Mommy’s birthday

January 5, 2011 macadminLeave a comment

“Mommy, can I come to your birthday, too?” “Will your birthday be after quiet time?” “What kind of snacks will you have? I like cupcakes.” “I wanna ride with Mommy – it’s her birthday!” “How old are you today?” – “39.” – “I don’t like the word 39. I want you to be 68!” Need… Continue reading Mommy’s birthday

Mother's Work · Motherhood · Parenting · Self-Care · Toddlers

No distractions!

January 4, 2011 macadmin2 Comments

Distractions take on a whole new meaning when you have two hours to yourself among a 12-hour day with three kids under four. Dilly-dallying can throw off your entire day. It starts when I decide to “sleep in” – meaning, sleep until the kids need to get up for school versus getting up 1/2 hour… Continue reading No distractions!

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