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My Niece, My Prodigy
My niece: I want french fries. Her dad: Well, I want good listeners. My niece: But Daddy, we HAVE french fries. ….. My little brother, Jeff, is a daddy. Jeff and Kim have three kids. Their kids are aged 3, 2 and almost 1. That’s three kids aged 3 and under. Three kids aged 3…
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Egg Hunting: The Hunger Games Edition
Every year I’m a mom, I’m certain the Easter egg hunt can’t get any better. From that very first time trying to convince my toddling Abby girl in her pristine, pressed Baby Gap dress, matchy-matchy bloomers and ruffle socks to amble toward the eggs that were littering the grass… to last year with myriad grubby kids (many…
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When Momming Pays Off
WOOHOO! It finally happened! Just when I doubted that my lengthy (but extra fun and engaging) lectures were making a difference, my 12-year-old said this to his 10-year-old sister yesterday: “You don’t need to play Wii, Aden. It’s a beautiful day. Let’s go ride bikes.” LET’S GO RIDE BIKES, Ian said. I just don’t understand why…
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The Importance of Wow
Puff pastry is a miracle food. I’ve fantasized for years about making an entire meal, from appetizers to dessert, using puff pastry as the essential ingredient in every course. Tomato and Goat Cheese Tarts Beef Wellington Arugula & Candied Pecan Salad with Parmesan Cheese Pastry Twists Puff Pastry Napoleons layered with jam and cream …