Category Archives: domesticality

A Tour of the House

This week at Parenting.com I’m taking my kids on a virtual tour of our house, introducing them to all the excellent features it has to offer. Dresser – Kids. Meet your dresser. Your clothes live inside. I know you’re aware … Continue reading

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Blueberries for Wanda

The school year started and my two oldest are both gone all day. I wasn’t happy to see them go. I felt sort of mad, like the school was kidnapping them or something. And then suddenly we had the house … Continue reading

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French Bread and French Accents

Laylee just said, “Mom, you’re amazing! You can copy any voice and sound exactly like the person you’re imitating.” “Yes,” I said, “If that person is a member of the Lollipop Guild.” I am known for my munchkin impressions. “Also … Continue reading

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Working from Home

I’ve been home with my kids from the time Laylee was born eight years ago. For the most part I’ve loved it. As with any occupation, it has its rough moments, but overall I couldn’t have asked for a better … Continue reading

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Hands as Soft as a Mom

I got a wicked blister this week from peeling too many potatoes and carrots. Dan says I must have soft delicate computer programmer hands like him. And that’s funny. The problem is – I am not a computer programmer. I … Continue reading

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Drowning in Cuteness

There is no shortness of cute at our house lately. There is no shortness of soccer, rain, dirty dishes, cheerios on the floor, or late nights full of homework and milk. There is a shortness of time. Time is flying … Continue reading

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