Tag: family
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I’m the Grownup
I dislike doing laundry so, so much. I am overwhelmed by laundry—it’s just the worst. If you’ve been following my posts, you know how overwhelming laundry can be for me (see my previous laundry post). A few weeks ago, I decided to quit doing it altogether. Curious why? Let me…
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Happy New Year
I love the hope that comes with the new year. Social media is flooded with posts about new beginnings—goals, fresh starts, and the ever-popular “New year, new me.” The enthusiasm is infectious, and I can’t get enough of it. This wave of hope and initiative always motivates me to start…
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(Almost) Mom Fail: Whipped Cream Edition
I almost had a major mom fail. It was the morning of the last day of school before winter break, and everything seemed to be going flawlessly. We were out the door on time and not a minute late. That’s when I should have known something was off. Mornings never…
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Hockey Fam
I was initially hesitant about keeping our hockey season tickets with two young kids, but I’m so glad we decided to go for it. While I’m not entirely sure the boys fully grasp the ins and outs of the hockey game, they absolutely love the experience. Sharing a row with…
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Christmas Decoration Bingo
I thought it would be a blast to create our own Christmas decoration bingo game, and I couldn’t resist making it myself. Sure, I could have found a beautifully designed version on a mom blog, but I was feeling particularly creative this year. Since the boys had such a great…
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Best Laid Plans (Fall Break 2023 Version)
Plan: Thanksgiving Break Camp at the YMCA for both boys on Monday and Tuesday, while Mom gets some work done. Reality: Thanksgiving Break Camp at the YMCA for only one boy on Monday and Tuesday, as the other was sidelined with a fever and vomiting. Result? Minimal work for Mom.…
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Thankful
It’s a shame I didn’t seize this opportunity to share all the things I’m grateful for. While we often reserve November for expressing thanks because of Thanksgiving, cultivating gratitude is something we should practice year-round. I’ve long wanted to keep a gratitude journal as a form of personal development and…
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Magical Mini-Vacation (Animal Kingdom Lodge)
We had a truly enchanting trip to Disney, and we’re already dreaming of our next magical adventure. We recently enjoyed a long weekend away, sparing no expense, and it was worth every single penny. To celebrate the finalization of Boy1 and Boy2’s adoption, Hubs and I whisked them away to…
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