Author Archives: emandmmom

Can you feel it?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by emandmmom

Someone once asked me “Are you giving your children a magical childhood?”  I couldn’t really answer at the time, because I hadn’t really thought about it before.  What they meant was “what are you doing to make your kids childhood … Continue reading →

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Summer Vacation?

Posted on June 10, 2009 by emandmmom

The kids have been on summer vacation for three days now.   Now, I know I haven’t given it  much of a shot…but seriously?  Where is the vacation?  And where is the summer?   It hasn’t been above 60 degrees since their last … Continue reading →

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Dear 11 year old…

Posted on June 2, 2009 by emandmmom

Dear Eleven year old, It is my heartfelt duty to inform you that you got the wrong set of parents.  You were hoping for the parents who didn’t care.  The parents who don’t need to know where you are and … Continue reading →

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Pointless?

Posted on May 29, 2009 by emandmmom

I spent a good half hour last night on Squeaky nails.   She had spent her good hard earned money on some nail polish and by golly, she wanted her nails to look good!  We washed her hands, filed her nails, … Continue reading →

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A day of greatness!

Posted on May 29, 2009 by emandmmom

Great day…full of surprises.  Happy surprises.  Good surprises.  Things that shouldn’t be surprises, but in reality, they were surprises. First off…Bug gets 4th in the cross country race during her field day!  Way to go, Bug!!  This wasn’t just her … Continue reading →

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Meet Monster

Posted on May 24, 2009 by emandmmom

Though Monster has lived with us for 9 months, I don’t believe you have ever been formally introduced!  This is Monster.  He is the biggest of our 7 hermit crabs! Don’t let his size fool you…he is a big pushover.  … Continue reading →

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Soccer Tournament

Posted on May 22, 2009 by emandmmom

Buddy had his first soccer tournament last weekend!  We were lucky enough to have some beautiful weather, the sun was shining, it wasn’t too windy and there was NO rain!  After a few wet, muddy games we were ready for … Continue reading →

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Father Daughter Dance

Posted on May 22, 2009 by emandmmom

Tim and Bug had the chance to attend their very first Father/Daughter dance a few weeks ago.  I think it was good for both of them.  It won’t be for much longer that our first born daughter will want to … Continue reading →

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Sportsmanship: part 1

Posted on May 22, 2009 by emandmmom

What is good sportsmanship?  Kidshealth.org describes it as “Good sportsmanship is when teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials treat each other with respect. Kids learn the basics of sportsmanship from the adults in their lives, especially their parents and their coaches. … Continue reading →

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Better yet…

Posted on May 15, 2009 by emandmmom

So back in January I posted about Squeaky’s questions getting better and better…they haven’t stopped yet.  The other day she re-questioned me on a topic we had covered before.  The ever so exciting topic of “how does a baby come … Continue reading →

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