Parenting & Family
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I am about 99% certain that Evan has Attention Deficit Disorder. He’s been potty trained for a few months now, and suddenly—without any major life changes—he’s started peeing his pants 4–5 times a day for the past week or two. On top of that, he yells, throws things, slams doors, gets rough with his brothers,… Read more
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This morning we got up early and headed out to the Independence Day parade. I walked about a third of the way with Andy, Cory, and Maizy before my mom came by with Destiny and picked us up to drive the rest of the way. We arrived just a few minutes late. The kids were… Read more
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My second baby boy turned 4 today! I can’t believe how fast the time has flown. He had a SpongeBob-themed cake, and we kept things simple and cozy with my mom and sister here to celebrate with me and the boys. It was small, but it was full of excitement and laughter. Evan racked up… Read more
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Andy’s final report card proved it—his hearing was absolutely affecting how he was learning. He had lower grades the first quarter, low-average grades in the second and third, and then after his ear surgery in the fourth quarter… HIGH grades. That’s my boy! I was so proud looking at that final report. I always knew… Read more
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On Andy’s birthday, we kept things simple and sweet—cupcakes and presents with me and the boys, my mom, and my sister. It was small, but it was full of love. I had also planned a bigger party for May 3rd, which we moved to May 10th because of the weather. I’d spent a couple of… Read more
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