Blogs about: Children Growing Up
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“Foot guy” and the “cling-on”
I have two amazingly affectionate boys who are in many ways very different: the little monkey is extremely physically active and daring while Sweet Boy is very relational and witty. But both of my boy… more →
Mindfully Mothering
Happy Birthday Sweet 16
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wrote 3 days ago: At about 11pm on this day 16 years ago, I turned to my husband and said, I think this baby might be … more →
I've Got to Have Friends, #688
wrote 6 days ago: My son had his very first sleep over last night with his best buddy from birth. Seriously, his frie … more →
Prom Night and Sentimentality
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wrote 3 weeks ago: Tonight is senior prom night for my son and of course as all mothers do, I worry. It’s one mes … more →
Letting go
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wrote 3 weeks ago: It’s been 13 years since Shropshire Family Information Service was first launched and to celeb … more →
Reading with Millie
wrote 3 weeks ago: Millie read to me last night, which was nice. I happened to be putting the girls to bed because the … more →
Taking responsibility
wrote 1 month ago: Oh, what it makes me happy when my children (at the moment mostly the older) takes responsibility. L … more →
I Am Free.
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wrote 1 month ago: This morning my son stood before me, towering above me, and just for a moment I saw him as others do … more →
Kid Wonder
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wrote 1 month ago: Yesterday, I woke up the mother of a four-year-old. I have no idea how it happened, but there he was … more →
Day 2: Fireflies
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wrote 1 month ago: My babies are like the fireflies Their light cannot be captured To savor in a jar No photograph can … more →
Ever Had a "Liam"?
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wrote 1 month ago: Written by Michelle There’s something mystifying about seeing your children grow old. Especially you … more →
Frankly My Dear, It's All About the English- Saint Maarten
wrote 2 months ago: The first time I ever took a cruise, and I believe the total now is up to three, I noticed there was … more →
(Supposedly an) Unplugged Sunday
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wrote 2 months ago: Notice: This is a rambling TOL post. You may choose to detour to my Photography category instead if … more →
The "Allure" of American Excess
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wrote 2 months ago: “Give them bread and circuses and they will never revolt.” This famous phrase is attribu … more →
I Am Mother. Hear Me Roar.
wrote 2 months ago: Lately I’ve had this uncanny feeling that something is sneaking up on me. It happens very quic … more →
Dear Diary- My Heart is a Traitor Bastard
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wrote 2 months ago: I lifted that line directly from a Bird Martin essay at everyonehasastory.me. Go check it out, Bird … more →
Hearts and Baseball
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wrote 2 months ago: Dylan on photo day for club baseball team Samuari My firstborn, Dylan, turned down a lollipop yester … more →
Half-Empty Nest
wrote 3 months ago: As I watch my children begin to venture out onto that branch – the one from which they will on … more →
How many days you got!?
wrote 3 months ago: Did you know that there are 940 Saturdays from the day your baby is born to the day your baby become … more →
My Amazing Step-Daughters
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wrote 3 months ago: I have the amazing privilege of being called Mummy by 2 beautiful girlies. Ice (6) and Little Miss … more →
