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It’s a Gift

I can find humor in almost any situation. It's a gift. Not something I asked for or even prayed for, but a gift God has given me. Being raised by a family who loved to laugh has helped out a bit too. If you asked me what we did for fun while growing up, it would be sitting in our family room on our scratchy brown sofa or around our our white enamel … [Read more...]

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Why?

"Why?" The word alone can send even the most sane mother into early menopause. If I had a nickel for every time one of my children asked me "Why?" I could buy a one-way ticket to my early 30's.For fun, I thought I'd turn the tables and share a few personal why's from my own middle-aged treasure trove.Why do I crave 1,000 calorie treats right before … [Read more...]

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The Party’s at Our House!

Paul and I took ballroom dancing a few years ago. We are far from experts. But, we are able to fake it on the dance floor for a little while. So, Meg thought it would be a great idea to get her aged parents to teach her and her friends how to cut the rug.What a blast they had learning to swing dance and waltz. (We did too!)I love having teenagers … [Read more...]

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Yes. I have a problem.

Ok, I may be sharing too much by telling you this. I am horrible. There is something very wrong with me. In all mom-things like loving my children, making a mean chocolate chip cookie, and telling an academy award-winning bedtime story, I rock. Unfortunately, there is a part of my Mommy-DNA that has mutated over the years.I HATE SCHOOL FIELD … [Read more...]

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Blessed…Blogs of the Month

Yep, it's that time again. If you haven't already noticed the left side of my blog - it's time you did. This is the part of my blog-real-estate that I use for my monthly blogging hall of fame.Pay attention to the left side of Blessed...it's here I highlight seven blogs each month. You will discover blogs that inspire, encourage, make you laugh and … [Read more...]

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