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The Reality of Life with Five Kids
October 4, 2014
Right now, at this moment, my house is completely quiet. Well, except for the crickets chirping in the little cage that Gresham keeps them in until he feeds them to…
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Going Beyond "Just Ignore It:" Strategies for Handling Sibling Fighting
September 7, 2014
"MOM! Make him get out of my chair!" "It's my turn to be in this chair!" "No it's not! You were in it last time! Today is my turn!" "You're…
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Waiting for the Season to Change
August 27, 2014
It's August in Texas. It's hot and muggy and miserable. It's the time of year when it's not even pleasant outside first thing in the morning or late in the…
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Letting Go of the Mom Guilt over Difficult Family Circumstances
August 11, 2014
I don't know about you, but as a mom, one of my major aims in life is to provide for my kids. I want them to be healthy, happy, and…
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Spills, Mess, and Keeping Your Calm as a Mom!
July 14, 2014
Last night I arrived home from the grocery store and was chatting with my next-door neighbor while the boys carried in the groceries. Owen (age 5) grabbed a bag of…
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How to Do a Boy's Haircut with Clippers
June 8, 2014
Even if you haven't cut hair before, it's not difficult to learn to cut boys' hair at home with clippers, and it saves a lot of money! With a family…
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What to Buy for Baby (Products that are worth it, and which ones are not!)
April 26, 2014
With four (now five!) babies, we have been through a LOT of baby items! Having a baby is going to require some gear for sure, but it doesn't have to…
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What to Expect During a C-Section and Recovery
April 24, 2014
In celebration of the birth of our fifth baby, I have some baby posts in the line-up this week! (Which I wrote ahead of time.) Baby Janie was my fourth…
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Welcome, Baby Girl!
April 23, 2014
She's here! Janie Elisabeth Born April 21, 2014 7 lb. 5 oz and 19 inches long Her four older brothers absolutely adore her! Jonathan (2) is so excited to have…
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Motherhood and the True Value of Nose Wiping
April 17, 2014
Several weeks ago, I had a couple different commitments outside the home. Both were ministry opportunities at my church - one on Thursday and one on Saturday. Late Wednesday afternoon,…
