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Memories of Mark
I haven’t written in a while because I just could not be moved to do so. My family recently said our goodbyes to my grandfather, and we just celebrated his life with family and friends who came to pay...
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3 Milestones You Won’t Find in a Baby Book
As your children grow older, there seem to be fewer “official” milestones, the type that include the many firsts: rolling over, eating baby food, crawling, and walking. I have enjoyed creating a...
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Getting Sentimental on July 3rd
Every year around July 4th (or even on Memorial Day), I get a little sentimental remembering my grandpa, who served in WWII. Seeing the veterans march in any parade makes me think of him, his...
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Talking with a Toddler and a Pre-schooler
Over the weekend I read The Sadder But Wiser Girl’s Weekly Wrap Up, and the Fly on the Wall post reminded me that I should share some of the random things that I hear around my own house. If you...
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Story of Mum: mums making an exhibition of ourselves
I came across this amazing post from Mum Turned Mom this morning, and it’s words truly resonated with me. I could relate to being defined by what I did – my job – and the difficult decision to make a …...
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I’m 1 Year Old! Happy Birthday Go Mama O!
Cheers! My Blog is officially 1 year old today! AND it’s my 100th post! I celebrated last night on a date night with Daddy O. Here I am toasting myself with a cucumber, cilantro vodka concoction. We...
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Be my Baby for a little longer!
“I wanna be your baby,” my son whines in his little two-year-old voice. This is code for, “Please hold me like a baby, Mom.” I’ll also sweep my kids into a cradle hold whenever they say in short...
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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Christmas Magic
The busyness and hectic pace of this season can be a real drag on Christmas cheer. After a brief and stressful loading-in of our freshly cut tree that our daughter named Big, we slowed down the next...
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Wordless Wednesday: My Favorite Christmas Gifts
My children made me and Daddy O. adorable gifts for Christmas – a butterfly sun catcher, and a decorative tin can, which now holds my makeup brushes. Their excitement having us open these gifts was so...
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On Becoming a Dance Mom
I’m becoming a dance mom. I knew it was only a matter of time, as my four year old has been expressing an interest in dance for some time now, so we opted to stop swimming and start up dance … Continue...
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Bye Bye Baby Gear
Bye bye bouncer. Bye bye activity mat. Bye bye burp cloths, diaper bag, and butt creams. Bye bye baby washcloths. Bye bye pacifiers. Bye bye sleepless nights (mostly), and newborn screams. Bye bye...
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More than just ONE Day for Mama O!
I have to admit that I enjoyed several special treats over an extended Mother’s Day! It was a relatively quiet weekend for us, just staying close to home, but we packed in a lot of family fun. Here are...
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Wise Words from another Mama: Don’t Blink
Some more experienced moms share some of their parenting wisdom. I am all ears with moms (& dads) of older kids. They seem so relaxed and calm as I may be anxiously expressing concern about xyz for...
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Could this be the Summer of the Long Leash?
We’ve been having cookouts with family and friends lately, and it’s been lovely to dine al fresco and enjoy delightful company. During and after such fun gatherings, I couldn’t help but notice how...
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How I Became a World Cup Fan
Looking back I was not a huge soccer fan by any means. In 1998 I was part of my high school exchange with families in Germany. We ended up touring Paris at the end of our 3-week stay in Germany …...
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Fly on the Wall – I Ate a Purple Flower
Welcome to a Fly on the Wall group post. Today 12 bloggers are inviting you to catch a glimpse of what you’d see if you were a fly on the wall in our homes. Come on in and buzz around … Continue reading →
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Fly on the Wall: Dirty Beans
Welcome to a Fly on the Wall group post. Today 14 bloggers are inviting you to catch a glimpse of what you’d see if you were a fly on the wall in our homes. Come on in and buzz around … Continue reading →
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The BEST Kid Birthday Party Theme EVER!
My kids are kind of funny with their birthday parties. I typically suggest what they might want on their birthday cake and then plan their party from there. For my son, I suggested a Thomas the Tank...
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Fly on the Wall – Do Books Take Baths?
Welcome to a Fly on the Wall group post. Today 16 bloggers are inviting you to catch a glimpse of what you’d see if you were a fly on the wall in our homes. Come on in and buzz around … Continue reading →
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Fly on the Wall: Is it Kiddie Cocktail Time?
Welcome to a Fly on the Wall group post. Today 14 bloggers are inviting you to catch a glimpse of what you’d see if you were a fly on the wall in our homes. Come on in and buzz around … Continue reading →
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