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Truths & Lies about Superheroes

RomanceMarch 11, 2008

I love my husband. He is not without his flaws, of course, but he is indeed a super man. To his boys he truly is a superhero, or rather Superdaddy. But something you may not know about Matt is that he … - read the full post here -

A Shot of Love…A Dose of Reality

Faith, Mommy MusingsMarch 5, 2008

I hate going to the doctor's office. Even when the appointment isn't for myself, the whole process makes me nervous. Right when I enter the waiting room and approach that annoying sliding glass … - read the full post here -

A little family fun…

FamilyMarch 2, 2008

Last night, we went out to dinner as a family. Now, I am not an optimistic person by nature but for some bizarre reason I am always optimistic that this time when we go out it will be different. This … - read the full post here -

Confessions of a Lousy Friend

Just meFebruary 28, 2008

In reading my little sister's latest blog entry, I was convicted by a disturbing truth. I make a pretty lousy friend! Now before you protest (and of course I'm hoping you will), let me lay out some of … - read the full post here -

Mama Bear

Just me, Mommy MusingsFebruary 26, 2008

Mama Bear def. The tendency for any mother to protect her young from a real or perceived threat. noun I was a total Mama Bear when the psychologist asked about Zephan's motor development. verb I … - read the full post here -

How are you today?

FaithFebruary 19, 2008

As adults, we continually ask others the question How are you today? and rarely expect a real answer. We all know it's a "cultural courtesy question" and if you take it literally when the bank teller … - read the full post here -

All the Ways Not to Cry

Just meFebruary 13, 2008

As a counselor, I know that it is good to let yourself cry. Crying is a release of emotion and allows us to process our sadness in healthy ways and prevents our grief from becoming internalized. … - read the full post here -

The Gospel According to Asher

FaithJanuary 20, 2008

After attending church this morning, we put Asher through our usual parental inquisition of what he learned in Sunday school today. This little ritual is almost always bound to be a bit amusing and … - read the full post here -

How to Update Tile Without Removing It {Peel and Stick Floor Tiles}

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