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Straight-talk advice on marriage, parenting, work and the everyday crossroads of life. From a longtime wife, mom, and marketing VP who’s been there. Welcome.
Swing low, sweet cheerio Comin for to carry me home Swing low, sweet cheerio Comin for to carry me home. The 8 y.o.’s version of the classic hymn
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas Directions Preheat…
The Mom (reading the Velveteen Rabbit aloud): “…the little Rabbit lay among the old picture books in the corner behind the fowl-house, and he felt very lonely.” C – have…
The 4 y.o. (looking at her dinner plate cautiously): What’s the white cube, mom? The Mom: Tofu. The 4 y.o.: Ewwww! I DON’T WANT TO EAT TOAD FOOD!
I’d really do wish I had a giant gong. If I did, people would know who I was because it would announce my arrival. The 12 y.o.
via static.colourlovers.com Fabulous, colorful infographic.
via youtube.com Fascinating inspiration
My teacher gave me a book to read today. It was made out of paper! The 4 y.o.
How is it possible that nintendogs gave me a pure-bred puppy when my Cavalier King Charles mated with a Cocker Spaniel? Wouldn’t that be a mixed-breed? And Mom, while I’m…
Daily Requirements: Preschoolers Generally, preschoolers need about 1, 000 to 1,400 calories per day. For this age group, roughly five or six mini-meals throughout the day are preferable to keep…
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