Tag Archives: children

These Little Moments

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

These days, my life is so complicated. It’s hard to take care of everyone. When we decided to have five children, my grandparents were in relatively good health. I had no idea that I would be taking care of them and … Continue reading →

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How Do You Sleep at Night?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

The baby and I are both sick. While he is sleeping at his moment, he has been up and down all evening. I should be sleeping myself, but I know as soon as my eyes close, he will be up … Continue reading →

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Easy Like Sunday Morning

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

There are those ice breaker questions or journal prompts that really do make you think. For me, there is one questions, or variation of the question, that really makes me think. Describe your perfect day/Where is your happy place? As … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Devils

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

Yesterday was Trick or Treat in our neighborhood. It was great night overall. In fact, one of my favorite nights of the year. It’s a night to see kids and parents having a great time. Often their hand-made floats (some … Continue reading →

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Developing Story

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

Often people are amazed at my family. Why? Because I have five children. Yeah. I said five. They range in age from eighteen down to one. The Kids, in Order.  My oldest, Kayla, was born when I was only seventeen … Continue reading →

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The Hardest Day

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

Saturday, August 18, 2001 will go down as the absolute hardest day of my life. As I bolted through the doors, I was on display. A room full of people, lined up in chairs, focused on the crazy woman bursting … Continue reading →

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