Author Archives: Jessica

No more gas in the tank

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Jessica

Don’t we all need someone to pull us along when we have no more to give? I was reminded of that, this weekend, when Isaac pulled Rebecca along on her 1 mile race at school. She dislikes running but tries … Continue reading →

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The truth will set you free

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Jessica

Isaac has picked up a bad habit and I am struggling to overcome it.  He lies. For the most part it is an age thing, I get that developmentally kids go through this. Although I have been spoiled by Rebecca, … Continue reading →

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Lazy Days

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jessica

I am having one of those days where I just want to sit and do nothing.  Well that isn’t quite true, I just don’t want to do any of the adult type responsibilities that I should do.  I feel like … Continue reading →

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You can’t tell me what to do

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Jessica

Because we only went the the Doctor’s office once last week, Margo decided to shake things up a bit and contract either a UTI or infection of some sort.   Have you ever tried to get a toddler to pee … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Motherhood

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Jessica

I spend a lot of time thinking up ways to avoid my kids.  Now that I write that, I see how harsh it sounds.  But it is true.  When I decided to stay at home with the kids I didn’t … Continue reading →

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The morning routine

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Jessica

Kids don’t get ready magically in the morning.  In my experience it is a careful balance .   I don’t want to yell too hard, or they start crying and then I spend the next 40 minutes talking them down. … Continue reading →

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My childhood dream realized

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Jessica

I finished my book.  I started the first scene a year ago, but honestly I had been composing that scene for several years in my head before I actually put pen to paper. It took a long time to get … Continue reading →

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Imaginary Slights

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Jessica

Isaac has a new game he likes to play whenever I am getting ready in the morning.  He takes all the pillows off our bed and pretends to surf.  If I ignore the fact that he is getting his grubby … Continue reading →

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Hello there little kitty

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Jessica

Margo kept going into the bathroom and filling a little baby bottle she has for her dolls.  We have been through this a million times, but she still loves to drink out of the grungy baby doll bottle.  So today … Continue reading →

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What is wrong with this picture?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Jessica

Which of my 3 kids is the messiest you ask? Continue reading →

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