My son will be done with kindergarten in a few short weeks. Up until he started school he was home with me. Everyday. I thought I was going to be lost without him but I have to admit having just one child at home with me was rather nice. Just yesterday, while Noah was at [...]
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It’s now a driving commercial – literally. I am fully advertising that I have kids and that I’m busy. If the minivan wasn’t enough – I have now plastered along the side of it – our Siblings’ Busy Book web site url. I am hoping people will pull up along side of me – see [...]
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When Lisa got chicken pox when we were only 10 years old, my mother wasn’t worried if we played together. In fact, our pediatrician encouraged it. “Heather is going to get it anyway and it’s best to have the family get it together.” I never did…ever. Chicken pox just skipped me by and when I [...]
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My house is alive with the sounds of…arguing. It all began a about two weeks ago when the sun began shining. It was like they erupted out of hibernation – the cozy-I-love-my-family-mode into you-are-in-my-way–all-the-time type of mood. My husband and I may as well be wearing black and white referee shirts. We feel defeated, exhausted [...]
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It seems like it has been a really long time since I was living under my parent’s roof and protection. Man, what I wouldn’t give to be back there for just a few days. Someone else worrying about my rest, the food I was eating and planning the schedule so I didn’t even have to [...]
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Here is a present that every mother will treasure. They are quick to make and can light up any room! Materials: tissue paper, scissors, pipe cleaner, Mom’s favorite perfume (optional) Cut the tissue paper into 6″ squares. We recommend using at least two different colors and at least 8 squares. Chose what color you want [...]
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