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Tag: family

  • ‘Twas the Night Before

    My take on the night before Christmas: ‘Twas the night before ChristmasAnd all through the houseEvery creature was stirringIncluding the mouse. Stockings were strewn aboutthe floor with no care,And everyone stepped over them, as if they were not there. The children were not anywhere near their beds.They were running through the halls crying,and a few were…

  • It’s Been Six

    It’s been six weeks. Number 4 has settled in. It’s like she’s always been here. The big 3 have adjusted well. My husband has been back to work for a month. The two weeks he was off felt long and I was deep in a newborn daze.  Those first couple weeks post birth are always…

  • Farewell to a friend

    I have mentioned before that I don’t have any sisters. I grew up with four brothers. I have given great care and attention to relationships with my female cousins and friends over the years because of this. When you’re surrounded by that much testosterone all the time, you need fellow estrogen to keep you grounded. …

  • Are You Ready Four It?

    Soon after I had my first child, people were quick to ask, “So, when is the next one coming?!” After I had my second, people asked, “Think you’ll go for three? Can you handle being outnumbered?” This time around the questions of when is the next one have stopped and it’s turned into comments like,…