Category Archives: parenting

A Little “Old Lady”

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Jennifer

My 5 year old and I went shoe shopping for me the other day. I was in need of a new pair of heels and since the boys had already started school Caroline went with me. At  the first store … Continue reading →

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Hello, Is Anyone Out There?

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Jennifer

Hello. Is anyone out there? It’s been so long since I posted and yet it seems like just yesterday. I’m not sure I even remember how to post anymore. Since March I’ve sat down at the computer many times to … Continue reading →

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My Lifetime Movie Life

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Jennifer

There are times when I feel like my life is being filmed for a TV movie of the week for the Lifetime Channel. And this is one of those times. Two days before Valentine’s Day we received word from the … Continue reading →

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Barbie Comes Full Circle in Our House

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Jennifer

My sister gave my four year old some Barbies for Christmas. Caroline wanted Barbies more than any other gift. When I was younger I loved playing with Barbies. I loved them but couldn’t quite resist giving them some much needed … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Jennifer

Sweet girl waiting for a friend to arrive for a play date. She ended up waiting there for about an hour. Having a snack and generally asking me every five minutes if it was time yet. This is why you … Continue reading →

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Immature Parents

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Jennifer

There are times when I believe I am way too immature to be a parent. This afternoon was one of those. I picked up my 6th grader from school today and asked him how is day went. He mumbled a … Continue reading →

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The Make Up Class

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Jennifer

The other day my four year old was at her music class when the teacher announced it was time for the parents to come in. Since the kids had just had their first introductory lesson with their glockenspiel, the teacher … Continue reading →

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The Rabbits, It’s Always the Rabbits – Part 4

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Jennifer

Read here for The Rabbits – part 1, part 2, part 3 I know what you are thinking…Again with the rabbits? Yes, the rabbits but this time it’s different. Unbelievably, I just bought some rabbits. I know. Along with the … Continue reading →

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Santa Letters

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Jennifer

The Dear Santa letters are written and are now on their way to the North Pole. In my opinion, there really is nothing cuter than little kids handwriting. And my eight year old has included a special message to Santa … Continue reading →

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Days 1, 2, & 3 While in Japan

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Jennifer

My husband just returned last night after being away for almost 2 weeks on a business trip to Japan. (He had to go train people in a computer program. No one in Japan has the technical knowledge to do this … Continue reading →

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