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April 2011

Parenting

Something My Son Didn’t Want Me to See

How about this?  This is a really encouraging story. Last night I got one of those rare and precious gifts that become unimaginable as your children age.  You know, when your kids are little you can count on at least one peanut butter and jelly kiss or hand crafted, crayon smudged love note a day, depending on how many kids you have.  But when you hit those teen years, love notes are either not on their radar or otherwise directed!…

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Marriage

My Quest to Find My Husband’s Girlfriend

They say opposites attract and looking back I think that was certainly our case.  My husband was and is intense and more on the serious side.  I was definitely more light-hearted and playful.  I planned fun events for us, coordinated our social life and made him laugh.  Five kids later and I have become a different woman.  Sadly, I am now a lot more like my husband – intense and on the serious side. So I am on a quest…

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