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…with a new Goddaughter! Isn’t she beautiful?  And doesn’t Kristina look awesome?  How come I never looked that good before, during or after labor?!? Maria’s eyes light up this evening when I told her Savannah was born.  “Now Kristina finally has another girl in her family!” she proclaimed.

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Well, Jack and Maria have completed their first few days at their new school and things are looking good. Luke and Sam start preschool at the same school next week. I cannot tell you how thrilled I am that we are finally at this point. How I dreaded the decision to change schools! How I [...]

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Last night, just before bedtime, Sammy and I were searching for his blankie. We went down to the basement and looked all around, but couldn’t find it. I told him, “Let’s pray to St. Anthony, then. ‘Tony, Tony, come around, something’s lost and can’t be found…. Sam’s blankie.’” (This is a prayer we say a [...]

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Whether you have one, three, five or 10 kids, you know that each one is always looking for attention from you. I do my best to give each of my children the attention they need. Sometimes, however, they feel the need to get a little drastic with their attempts to get me to pay attention. [...]

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I’ve never been a bowler. I mean, I’ve played a game or two, but that’s it. However, after seeing this, I just may have to join a league. Cocktails and a nursery?  Sign me up!

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If you give a mom a yoga DVD, she’s going to need a place to use it. Since she has four kids that are addicted to TV, she’ll have to use it in her bedroom. While she’s using it in her bedroom, she’ll notice that the curtains hanging in her face are dirty. But, having [...]

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Yoga (according to Wikepedia) refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. Do you see anything in that definition about interrupting children? Angry outbursts? Loud background music? The spiritual benefits of being stepped on by a 3-year-old? Maybe I should start a new practice called Mommyoga where in we integrate obnoxious children into [...]

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I actually returned from D.C. with some money still in my pocket and decided I should use it on a new ‘do. So, before Dan left for the office this morning (yes, on a Saturday), I headed over t0 my salon to get a new look.  Not only did I get my ‘do done, but [...]

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My parents (along with my brother and his family) recently rode a Duck. Although we were too far away to participate, I guess my parents didn’t want us feeling left out.  So, they sent us their quackers. THANKS, Mom and Dad!  Soooooooooo wish you were here.

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So… while my kick-ass husband took care of ALL FOUR of our sweet lil’uns this weekend, I flew East. While visiting here a few months ago, Katey and I had conspired to have a baby shower for our dear friend Kristina and surprise her with a visit from me.  Katey went home to work on [...]

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