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sometimes....it's depressing how we alway have to do "separate" family activities b/c our younger ones aren't even close developmentally  to our older one.  But that's life-- and I 'd rather be separate than someting not be fun.  This morning, a basketball game and library trip (little ones confined to stollers and backpacks) and this afternoon Dad and older child went sledding at the Riverside golf course.  The younger ones and I had to stick close to home and settle for playing in a puddle....

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I LOVE the sights and sounds of our after-school table.

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Mom, I REALLY enjoyed my snack today, it was healthy, right?

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Trevor: Tommorrow is going to be my best day.....My Gammie is coming over, I hope I don't have school...

Well Trevor, you got your wish today. And last night, reading one of my all time favorite books as a Kid, Frog and Toad. Now, Mom, you get to do it all over again. Thanks.

Today's inspiration here. I'm loving this guy's blog.

The life you have left is a gift. Cherish it. Enjoy it now, to the fullest. Do what matters, now

Today's inspiration....

Let's make 2009 the best year yet.

Read here.

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Amazing!  At school, Breanna wrote the word DOG totally unprompted.

For Mom's with children under the age of 6.

For today's inspiration read here. It does get easier. Celebrate your mistakes here.

More inspiration here.

Being a parent rquires ALL you can give and then some.  For me, I remember just freaking out when I had a 4 year old, a 2 year old and was pregnant with my third. I didn't know how I was possibly going to do it. Then my third child came a long and things began to change, slowly. Sure, I've had my share of blowouts (still 2 in diapers). I have been trying to pinpoint the exact moment when things got easier. Maybe it was when my 4 year old turned into a six year old, who can fix his own sandwich (mostly), and can buckle himself into a carseat or read to his brother. Maybe it was hubby working from home. But most of all, I think it was more about knowing how to handle things. I know how to handle a two year old (and a 4 year old ) tantrum. I know how to handle power struggles and misbehavior. I know when to pick my battles (and which ones are worth fighting). It just doesn't seem as hard b/c I know what normal (and abnormal) is. I have learned to let ALOT of things go. I know how to cancel plans. I put ALOT less pressure on myself. Dog hair is my friend (except for once every 1-2 weeks when the place gets vacuumed). I guess there is a learning curve for motherhood after all. So the third child definately doesn't get as much attention as the first, but I think they get better parenting and I cherish the little moments more because of it. So, if I could pinpoint the moment, I don't think my kids changed or got any easier---I think I did......

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Knock on wood. Today was the first day since December 13th, that everyone in the house is well--YEAH! AND, it felt great getting back to the gym after almost 2 weeks-energy GALORE!

the best times.



getting to spend time with Lily and Emma

girl clothes.

painting nails, doing hair, playing games and dolls.

Girls nite out.

sixty degree days.

walks and playing outside

helping and feeling needed and appreciated.

Thank you so much, Irene.  You truly are an amazing Mom.  Day in and Day out, hour after hour putting your all into everything you do for those girls.  They are truly blessed to have you for a Mom and you can tell they are loved.  I hope we could help a little and didn't leave you feeling even more tired.  Here's to the next weeks speeding by until Jeff's return.  Love ya!

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A day at home.

Catching up on ALOT of missed hugs and kisses, reading and playing games.

to an AMAZING husband who didn't miss a thing while I was gone....which made today even more enjoyable:)

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Gymnastics in the morning (FUN!) and ALOT of waiting around for planes.  A very sleepy boy and finally making it home:)

The other side of a hug.....


remembering you.

Shirley T. Prager January 23,1924-January 12,2007

You will always be in our hearts.


To Remember Me--A Poem by Robert N. Test

by Robert N. Test, American Poet
Give my sight to the man who has never seen a sunrise, a baby's face, or love in the eyes of a woman.
Give my heart to a person whose own heart has caused nothing but endless days of pain.
Give my blood to the teenager who was pulled from the wreckage of his car, so that he might live to see his grandchildren play.
Give my kidneys to one who depends on a machine to exist from week to week.
Take my bones, every muscle, every fiber and nerve in my body and find a way to make a crippled child walk.
If you must bury something, let it be my faults, my weaknesses, and all prejudice against my fellow man.
Give my sins to the devil.
Give my soul to God.
If, by chance, you wish to remember me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you. If you do all I have asked, I will live forever.

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Enjoying some time outside on a beautiful warm Virginia day.  Sixty degree days in January are VERY hard to come by where we are from.....

to an awesome Girls night out tonight  (Thank you IRene...ans Sephora:)  )

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having fun at the Jumping Monkey...

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There is no where else I would rather be today than taking care of these three amazing little ones (and giving their amazing Mom a little ME time....)

I'm here

After a four hour delay (most of it sitting ON the plane on the runway), a missed connection and rescheduled flight, I'm HERE in VA beach having a blast with my nieces Lily and Emma. I'll update more and continue the 365 project when I get back Sunday. Have a good week!

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Witnessing the making of history 

A first plane ride (...and a first delay and missed connection!)

Calling all thirty-somethingers.......


Did you see this? Remember that show??? Cool.

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Love this.....getting into mischief together? Yes, but getting along just the same.  

Love you.