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A Parody of Dr. Suess
One girl, two girls, 1 boy, soon another. Not one of them is like the other. This one likes to play with cars. This one likes to look at...
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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The Evolution of a Parent
Of Child-Training.. 1st child - every misdemeanor properly dealt with and taken care within minutes of happening. 2nd child - most...
Mar 23, 20242 min read
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7 Weeks Down
Tonight I lay in bed completely exhausted yet wide-awake. I try to pray. “Dear God… but all that comes out of my sleep-deprived thoughts...
Mar 12, 20242 min read
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And then there were 3 (under 3)
Someday (if we survive that long) I'm going to look back on this blog and I'll read this post, and probably shake my head incredulously....
Feb 8, 20242 min read
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Of Happenstance and Fried Rice
Our paths of life are merging briefly here for a few months. It all started with a bit of happenstance. (Except that I don't believe in...
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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Weeds or Flowers?
If you focus on the weeds, they multiply. I'm truly literally serious here. Every year since we got married, I have focused on the...
Jul 17, 20231 min read
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News Alert and Life Update
Baby Nikkel # 3... PINK or BLUE, what will it be? We're excited and of course, wishfully dreaming of a boy.. time will tell! It's been...
Jul 2, 20231 min read
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I Believe In Prayer
These last few weeks have re-affirmed my belief in the power of prayer. Through the many sleepless nights when I’m all alone in the house...
Apr 21, 20221 min read
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Scrumptious Gilbertini
I’m dreadful at remembering to photograph my meals before we devour them so no pics this time.. you’ll just have to take my word for how...
Mar 30, 20222 min read
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Sorting Out Life, One Load at a Time
I was going to throw in the towel.. then I remembered how much laundry I already have. Laundry is inevitable, so we might as well find...
Feb 22, 20223 min read
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"A Place for Everything and Everything In Its Place"
I go through these organizing streaks. They usually are a result of visiting an organized person's house and admiring their...
Feb 9, 20222 min read
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WE'RE STILL ALIVE!!!
And here I am, a month later, still paddling to keep my head above water. The water is getting shallower now, though. And I think I see...
Jan 17, 20222 min read
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Saturday Nights
Some folks head to town to eat out and meet with friends. Others spend a relaxing time at home with family, a bowl of popcorn, and a good...
Oct 9, 20212 min read
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