Category Archives: Parent Reflections

Practicing for Three

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

Before your children get to three years old, you may want to practice, you know, so you don’t accidentally eat them at some point during that rewarding and calming year. Here are my suggestions, ways to practice, if you will, … Continue reading →

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What Is Up with Sizing?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

I don’t know what size I am. This is not because I’ve changed size. I’ve been the same weight and shape, basically, since my teens. Now, I started out in a size 10-12, but I wore my clothing much looser … Continue reading →

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Survival of the Fittest

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

Yesterday was a rough day. I didn’t even get a chance to bore you with a blog. I spent the whole day writing an ebook for a nameless employer for which I will get no credit and very little money. … Continue reading →

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Looking Back – December Review I

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

It’s always good to take stock of ourselves at some point during year. Most people choose December, and so do I. Not much has changed this year for me…as in, nothing at all, really. I’m trying to further some projects, … Continue reading →

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Little Kids – They’re Just Like People, Only Smaller (Part I)

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

You can learn so much about human nature from observing little kids as they begin to make their way in the world. This morning, Dulce taught me how people argue and why little things can carry so much weight for … Continue reading →

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I’m a Loner, Dulce, a Rebel

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

Dulce loves people. When she was younger, she would run up to strangers and ask to be picked up. She is constantly looking for ways to involve you in her life. She’s a social maven. She doesn’t like to be … Continue reading →

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With Toddlers, Sweat the Small Stuff

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

Living with a toddler is like playing an intricate game of chess where at any time your opponent could render the entire game moot by throwing all the pieces in your face and tossing the board aside before stomping to … Continue reading →

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Things Should Cost What They Cost

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

I can’t coupon. I’m too stupid to coupon. It’s true. Any time I try to save myself some money - be it by using discount codes or signing up for junk mail to get a special deal - I mess it up, … Continue reading →

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I Never Thought I’d

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

There are so many things I never thought I’d do in my life. In fact, they were so far removed from me, I never even thought of them to think I’d never do them.  Some of you may relate. 10. … Continue reading →

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Just Alike

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

On the average day, we get a lot of this: “They’re close in age, aren’t they?” or “Are they twins?” I’m always a bit confused at this, since, to me, they’re obviously twins, identical at that. I’ll answer with a … Continue reading →

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