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Progress, a visit from Meme and Papa Joe, and a graduate

Remember the last post about my inability to complete my to do list? I’m proud to report that we’re finally making some progress around the Harvey household. Wonder if this has anything to do with the fact that we’ve been … Continue reading

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The reality

I haven’t showered in two days. I am knee deep in frizzy hair, runny noses, toys, and sewing projects. The picture above is my reality. I need to get organized. I want to paint, add molding to the hallway, landscape … Continue reading

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Mothers Day Weekend

A few years ago, I would have turned my nose up at a celebratory weekend of hiking, sprinklers, and “early” morning church services. Back then, my idea of a good Mothers Day would have been brunch at a trendy restaurant, … Continue reading

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The start of something special

MR has just recently started playing with her little brother. Up until the last month or so, she could take him or leave him. But, things started to change when little brother learned to crawl. He quickly become her instant … Continue reading

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Another “count my blessings” post

It ain’t all pretty. In fact, it’s sometimes downright ugly. There are meltdowns, blowouts (quite frequent with the little man of the house), after school escorts by an unhappy teacher, standoffs, ugly words, and ugly actions by a mama who … Continue reading

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She speaks her mind

I shouldn’t have been surprised. After all, MR comes from a long line of strong willed women who speak their mind. She joined the ranks of these women today when she commented on a “messy yard” right in front of … Continue reading

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Playing catch up…

I’ve let 578 pictures on my memory card keep me from my blogging duties. I’m behind by at least a week. Most weeks, that wouldn’t be a problem. But this past week, we kinda had a life… The fun started … Continue reading

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Does the Easter Bunny have a facebook account?

MR spent the majority of the day reciting her Easter list to me. She wants sand for her sandbox; a pink Barbie Laptop; Moon Dough; gardening gloves; a princess water bottle; loads of candy; a trip to the beach; a … Continue reading

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