Dear Husband As You Turn 40
Hi Babe, Happy Birthday! Are you feeling old? I know you are because you keep telling me so. And, on the off chance either of us forgets you are…
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Mom Throws Daughter a Target Birthday Party (and we are all jealous)
Target is my happy place. With a Starbucks in the store and dollar section that never disappoints, it’s my g0-to shopping location for just…
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I Forgot Your Birthday
I forgot your birthday. I promise I did. And I will forget again. I will have the best intentions and will think about bringing you a cake or flowers…
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Mama, You Didn’t Hear Me
She’ll be seven this week. Birthdays are a big thing in our house. We usually start celebrations at least a week in advance. Sometimes…
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I Will Never Throw My Kids Another Over-Planned, Over-Stimulating Birthday Party
My son’s third birthday party got rained out, and it was the best time of his little life. It was wet. It was muddy. It was pure messy joy.…
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6 Reasons Why I Refuse To Lie About My Age
Summer was great time to celebrate a birthday. I should know, as I am a proud summer baby. Although I am technically no longer a “baby” –…
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6 Lessons I Wish I Had Learned Before My Late 30s
Sometimes I wonder how different my life would be if I knew then what I know now. Things about life, loss, change, chances, family, and friendships.…
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Catastrophe or Opportunity
Sometimes life throws us line drives that knock us off our feet. We weren’t even on the playing field and wonder where in the world the ball came…
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For the Love of a Parent
Today is my father’s birthday. My father – both my parents – have been a wonderful influence in my life. One of the biggest impacts…
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5 Things my Daughter Isn’t Getting for her Birthday
In just a few weeks my little blue-eyed wonder will turn three. Birthdays and holidays seem to be peak times of motherhood madness and can often…
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