• From The Whitehouse To The Backyard

  November 5, 2008

  

  The new president is who I voted for: Barack Obama! Last night, before any results were in, I jokingly told my kids that if McCain were elected, we’d be moving to Canada. They weren’t thrilled…

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• Watching Them Shine

  September 27, 2008

  

  Andy is in soccer this fall. Over the past week, he has been absolutely blowing us away with how much he’s improved. He’s regained his confidence, and he’s quickly becoming a real soccer player. I…

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• From Scares to Schooldays

  August 23, 2008

  

  Last weekend, all the kids were playing together, like in the picture below. They were in a “train,” tugging Maizy along. Destiny and Cory wandered off to do something else, leaving Andy and Evan continuing…

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• Head Start

  July 9, 2008

  

  I just got a phone call from Head Start—both of my baby boys, Evan and Cory, were accepted this year! That means all three of my kids will be starting school next month. I’m going…

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• At the Edge of My Patience

  July 5, 2008

  

  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…

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