Category Archives: children

Merry Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

Another day of Christmas shenanigans has passed.  And although I’m horribly exhausted, I’m happy. Today was a good day. The day that Christmas memories were made of. Santa spoiled the Chickens rotten. Grandparents drizzled a stream of gifts on them … Continue reading →

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Angel Princess

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

This week was hard. Well. I thought my week was hard. I was sitting in my comprehensive exams…racking my brain to say the right thing to the right person using the right citations. And what I was thinking about was … Continue reading →

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Beggers Can’t Be Choosers

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

We’ve all heard the cliche. You know the one, “Beggars can’t be choosers” And I’ve been thinking about this for a hot minute. The other day I was looking for a new preschool for my kids and someone told me … Continue reading →

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Happy First Birthday

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Today I have done an excellent job avoiding any sort of academic productivity that could have potentially been considered doing what I “should” have been doing. And…as I started the time on a self-mandated 3 hour push of productivity, I … Continue reading →

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Playing By The Rules

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Awhile ago, my Fairy-Blog-Mother (officially writing by the name M3) wrote a series on divorce. It is well-written, practical, and really good advice. And I think I can say that as a general rule, I have done a pretty good … Continue reading →

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If Google Said It….

Posted on December 17, 2011 by

The new trend in higher education is that if “Google” said something is true, then it indeed must be true. (OK, that trend is more closely reserved to students who want to avoid the library…but, a trend nonetheless). Google says … Continue reading →

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Why I have Chickens

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

People have asked why I refer to my children as chickens. On the outside, it is a totally appropriate question. I mean, people who don’t see might swarmed by a herd of toddlers might think, “hmmm…does this lady HAVE CHICKENS?!”  … Continue reading →

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A Case of the Holiday Hang-Over

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

I’m sure it happens to the best of us. You know…have a beautiful holiday…one with smiles and cheer and whatever other junk you do to make it ‘perfect.’ And then the next day sucks. That is totally my life today. … Continue reading →

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I’m My Own Reality Show

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

I am sitting in bed with a sleeping infant next to me avoiding my parents downstairs and my baby daddy traded me in for an iPhone. Sweet. Did I mention I’m 32 Was married for 8 years. Have 3 (supremely … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on a Reality TV Show I don’t even Watch

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

The lovely and sassy ladies at That’s What We Said  just made the official announcement on their Facebook page that The Duggars are expecting kids number 20! REALLY?! Now I get that they are good, nice and God-fearing people (which … Continue reading →

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