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the apple doesn\'t fall far

the apple doesn\\\'t fall far
Repost from July. I am an extremely competitive person.  Often to a fault. I have tried to work on it, but I always come back to this. “What in GOD'S NAME is wrong with wanting to win?” Who in their right... more please

the beauty of family time

the beauty of family time
Last night J, Colt and I were sitting upstairs watching a college football game and it occrred to me that KeenanKeenan aka: Kman
Age:
14
"Special" Qualities:
Door slamming, stomping and eye rolling (can do it all in one impressive motion).
Best Qualities:
The softest kindest heart, hysterical and quite charming when he tries.
was downstairs and it would be really nice if he joined the rest of the family for a bit. ... more please

hang ten

This morning I am working on a post that I should have ready this afternoon regarding why my world is spinning.  As I am typing away ColtonColton aka: Moose, Duece, Colt, CJ
Age:
3
Favorite Word:
Fart
Hobbies:
  Playing in the dirt, setting off fire alarms at preschool and bossing people around.
Best Qualities:
 The sweetest disposition this side of the Mississippi.
is watching Sesame Street.  Parenting 101. He just walked over to me and... more please

you said it

you said it
KeenanKeenan aka: Kman
Age:
14
"Special" Qualities:
Door slamming, stomping and eye rolling (can do it all in one impressive motion).
Best Qualities:
The softest kindest heart, hysterical and quite charming when he tries.
and I were driving yesterday and I said, "I wish driving made me burn as many calories as running."  He looked at me quite seriously and said, "Mom you would be EMACIATED."  Isn't that the damn truth.... more please

they learn young

they learn young
I heard my sweet ColtonColton aka: Moose, Duece, Colt, CJ
Age:
3
Favorite Word:
Fart
Hobbies:
  Playing in the dirt, setting off fire alarms at preschool and bossing people around.
Best Qualities:
 The sweetest disposition this side of the Mississippi.
giggling from the other room and was about to go and investigate when he came running out.  Unable to control his giggling, he stopped in front of me and said, "Look mom, I have a... more please

who is the brattiest of us all

who is the brattiest of us all
Yesterday NoahNoah aka: Mac Daddy
Age: 12
"Special" Qualities: Holds a grudge for longer than you can remember the offense. Talks nonstop
Best Qualities: Wakes up with a smile every day and walks to the beat of his own drum.
was entertaining ColtonColton aka: Moose, Duece, Colt, CJ
Age:
3
Favorite Word:
Fart
Hobbies:
  Playing in the dirt, setting off fire alarms at preschool and bossing people around.
Best Qualities:
 The sweetest disposition this side of the Mississippi.
while I was doing some work.  By entertaining, I of course mean he was sitting next to him watching television.  About ten minutes into the show, I hear Noah telling Colton to stop doing something... more please

compliments welcome

compliments welcome
Tonight someone tweeted @ooph you are the best writer ever.  I am sure he was either, drunk, looking to sell me something or hoping I had something to sell (If you know what I mean). Don’t care.  I’ll take all... more please

mr. california

Yesterday ColtonColton aka: Moose, Duece, Colt, CJ
Age:
3
Favorite Word:
Fart
Hobbies:
  Playing in the dirt, setting off fire alarms at preschool and bossing people around.
Best Qualities:
 The sweetest disposition this side of the Mississippi.
and I went down to a little pizza joint in Del Mar.  They have a fabulous salad that I recently discovered and I can’t get enough of it. I'm not kidding, I have had it four days... more please
Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul

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Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul

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