parenting
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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 their game. They were in the kitchen when, for some reason, Andy let go of the tug toy and fell… Read more
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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 to be childless during the weekdays! When she told me, I cried—I can’t believe my boys are old enough to… Read more
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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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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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