Jun 12, 2013

No Really, Wear Sunscreen

June 12, 2013 By
Rocking the Paper Gown

It was just last month that I was reminding all of you to check your skin. Back in April I had a small mole removed, and when the pathology results came back, it was revealed that it was abnormal, but … [Continue reading...]

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Jun 11, 2013

An Update On My Healthy Living Goals

June 11, 2013 By

It's been nearly two and a half months since I gave up soda. Since that time, I've had small drinks of Diet Coke twice - and both times now, I've found it doesn't taste good at all. When I'm feeling a … [Continue reading...]

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Jun 10, 2013

Premature Excitement (aka: Dumb Mom Moment)

June 10, 2013 By
What?

This morning there was a noticeable excitement in the air. After a week of having the kids bored at home most days while I worked, we were all looking forward to this week's plans. Lunches were … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: being a mom, fate laughing at me


Jun 7, 2013

Another Day, Another Evaluation

June 7, 2013 By

Yesterday I spent the morning in a psychologist's office. No, not for me, although I think we can all agree I'd probably benefit from a visit. This was for Cordy. Her county service provider had told … [Continue reading...]

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Jun 5, 2013

People Are Different and That’s OK

June 5, 2013 By
Swinging at the park

I've written before how Mira sometimes struggles with having an older sister with autism. Now that summer break is here, Cordy is her most frequent companion, at least until summer camp begins. She … [Continue reading...]

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Jun 3, 2013

Summer Changes

June 3, 2013 By
End of school

It's been a rather tumultuous seven days around here. Or as I like to call it...any typical week in this house. With these two, anything can happen. We finished the school year, and summer camp … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: daily life, the J-O-B


May 31, 2013

Making The Most Of The Good Life

May 31, 2013 By

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Allstate. All opinions are 100% mine. I remember when I first became a mom, someone told me that I'd now "forever carry my heart outside of my … [Continue reading...]

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