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Written for Messy MiraclesThe Great Escape of Spring '06
We narrowly escaped a catastrophe last weekend. Audrey is at that stage where she is starting to be sneaky, even if she doesn't know it, yet. I was pulling out of our garage in the Blazer on my way to run some errands when Justin opened the door and beckoned me to...
Biggest Snot Bubble Known to Man!
How a Toddler Picks a Favorite Restaurant
Since Justin is out with the guys tonight, I decided that Audrey and I would treat ourselves to a girls dinner out. I was driving around, trying to decide where we should eat, when I pulled into the Olive Garden parking lot. Immediately, Audrey excitedly shouted...
Even My Cat is Neurotic
It's such a strange feeling to see your own strengths and weaknesses revealing themselves in your child. As Audrey grows more and more into her own little personality, I can see the great similarities to mine and it takes everything I have to stop myself from wanting...
The Irony of "No!"
How can something as innocent as the word "No" be so darn cute and so annoying at the same time? Over the past week or so, Audrey has latched on to this lovely word and is using it with a vengeance. Where it ranges on the cute meter depends on her countenance and...
I Was Not Meant to Mother Alone
Justin's cousin, Dana, author of Mamalogues, invited me to attend the Hearts at Home national conference in Bloomington, IL with her this past Saturday. Hearts at Home is an organization for Christian mothers that is interested in having Dana present at future...