If you know me well you know that I am a “go getter,” a planner, and an always running (not literally) in a million different directions. I like to keep my plate full. My kids plates are full and therefore so is…
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The Finisher
Recently I read The Power Of Moments which quotes Cal Newport on his study of the habits of successful people. He said, “The most common trait you will consistently observe in…
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Just Call Me Jonah
You all know the soccer mom who wears the running/yoga pants with no intentions of running? That is me! I loathe running. Don’t get me wrong I love the idea of it. It is a hobby that one day I dream I can do …
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“Because I Said So!”
These are the words of my childhood and the words I find myself repeating to my own children. As a child they were the most frustrating words. I wanted explanation. I wanted to know, “why??”
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My Baby Knows I’M A Sucker
Originally posted on Mumbling Mommy As my little one cried out “momma” for the countless time, after countless nights in a row, I contemplated, “Am I a good mommy for co-sleeping…
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Rolling Over Woes
Originally posted on Mumbling Mommy. My soon-to-be seven-month-old has been rolling over from back to front and front to back for quite some time now. However, he has just started to do…
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The Underwear Battle
Originally posted on Mumbling Mommy My husband has a habit of placing his underwear on the floor just outside of the shower, despite the fact the hamper is just feet away.