More Real Life Parenting Courses

Miami University's Upham arch (photo credit: me) Just in time for back to school...more real life parenting courses I wish existed! You can see the original post here: Real Life College Courses for...

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For My Nephew: Some Advice About Freshman Year in College

It is OK to be nervous. Remember that every single freshman on campus had to wave good bye to someone as they turned around and walked back into the dorm.  I promise you the majority of them had...

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Parenting Truths (Installment #3)

These things I know to be true: Motherhood means always sitting on a damp toilet seat. The struggle over the decision to take a nap when they nap and getting stuff done starts the day you come home from the hospital. You will cry at the prospect of not buying diapers anymore. Whether it be tears...

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Saying Goodbye to Trin

Last week we made the heart-wrenching decision to euthanize our cat, my cat. Trinity, also known as Trin, Trin Trin or Trinny, was 15 years old.  She was a sweet blue eyed girl. She didn't hiss,...

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10 Ways 38 is Just Like 18

"The more things change, the more things stay the same." According to the internet, this saying is a translation from a line written by the French author Jean Baptiste Alphonse Karr. It is also a Bon Jovi song.  If Bon Jovi sings about it, it MUST be true. Here are a few examples of that truth...

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Parenting Truth (installment #2): A visual

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Parenting Truths (installment #1)

This will be an on-going series.  More to come... On the day you wear dry-clean only pants to work, your baby will spit up on them as you leave the house. There will ALWAYS be a sock missing it's mate . The night before an important presentation at work, your baby will wake up 3 times after...

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Early Morning Conversations

It is a random Sunday morning. I can tell by the light coming in through the blinds that it is probably around 6ish.  It is too early. The house is quiet.  I am hoping that this will be one...

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Thoughts on Baby Boy Clothing

Macho Man Tough Guy Stud Muffin Mommy's New Man I have seen all of the above sayings on baby boy clothes. I am talking teeny tiny, 0-3 month old baby boy clothes. It. Drives. Me. Crazy. Why...

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Motherhood Makes Us Animals

The urge first struck me one August morning when my daughter was a few weeks old. I was sitting in my usual nursing spot on the loveseat, feet resting on a little step stool and my daughter's tiny...

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Nothing Beats a Three Year Old's Pillow Talk

"Mommy? Mommy??? Will you lay down with me, for just a few minutes?" Every now and then there are nights when my daughter has a hard time falling asleep.  My husband or I will lay on her floor...

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When an Adult Friendship Ends

Tomorrow is my birthday. The older I get, the more moody and reflective I become. I suppose this happens to everyone.  I think of birthdays of the past, and the good times and bad times I associate with each memorable birthday.  I think about my friends- life long friends, friends I have made...

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Dying, Trick or Treat, Santa Claus, Jail and Ms. T

There is a new teacher at my kids' daycare that started in late October.  I will call her Ms. T.  She is not my daughter's primary teacher, but does spend time with her on occasion throughout the day. I liked her when I first met her because she remembered my kids' names immediately, was very...

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