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Storytellin' Mama: Super Mom traveling by Car

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Thursday, May 8, 2008. Super Mom traveling by Car. I have always believed in the philosophy of "the good enough mother." . Maybe that's not entirely true.  When I had my first son I certainly wanted to be the "perfect" mother.  I had high expectations and little experience.  Now I am the mother of four and some days I am just barely sliding into the "good enough" category. A perfect example of my digression from "perfect" to "good enough" has played out in the car.  . Posted by Storytellin' Mama. Subscri...

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Storytellin' Mama: Bad Hair Day!

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Wednesday, August 6, 2008. This morning Lil' Red found a jar of vaseline left out on the counter. After two shampoos her hair still looks like this! For more Wordless Wednesday pictures go to. 5 Minutes for Mom. Posted by Storytellin' Mama. Tara@From Dawn Till Rusk. That is so funny. Who is she copying I wonder! I can just imagine you there furiously lathering up the shampoo. Best way to get oil out of hair (yes, I've been there! August 6, 2008 at 2:29 PM. Oh goodness gracious. Mee oh my. 3 Garnets and 2...

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Storytellin' Mama: You Birthed Me...

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Thursday, September 24, 2009. Birthday Boy and Bubbles! Yes, she's eating broccoli folks! Lil' Expert had his first slumber party a couple of weeks ago and it is hard to believe another year has gone by and he is nine years old. His big surprise present was an Nintendo DS. Last night I was putting him to bed and he said, "I love you Mom because you bought me a DS, and you give me food, and you birthed me.". Nine year old love. it can't be beat! Photos courtesy of my friend Lauren! Hope you are well!

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Storytellin' Mama: Imagination Land

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Saturday, May 17, 2008. Storytellin' Boy is our day dreamer, inventor, artist, storyteller and spokesperson for fairness within our home.  One phrase sums up the central essence of Storytellin' Boy that is "active imagination." He talks, he pontificates, he tells tall tales.  He keeps us laughing and inspired on a daily basis. Click to Hopagator Eggs. 160;for a great example of his incredible storytelling abilities. Lil' Expert is all about facts and has little tolerance for the stories about Hovan. ...

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Storytellin' Mama: Life on the Spectrum

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Friday, May 16, 2008. Life on the Spectrum. Does not define my living. I'm a unique boy. Lil' Expert is our chess pro, math wizard, information gatherer, computer genius, dog loving, first born son. . Lil' Expert has all of these terrific qualities and he also has Asperger's Syndrome, which is part of the Autism Spectrum. He is in good company.  It's likely Albert Einstein had Asperger's, and so did Thomas Jefferson. Bill Gates is also said to have it. Lil' Expert is known to tell it like it is! Asperger...

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Storytellin' Mama: Where's the Baby?

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Sunday, April 27, 2008. Mother’s day is a time of mixed blessings, a day to celebrate being a mother, but it is also a day of renewal like New Year’s day. On this day, I pledge once again to be a better mother and not to lose the baby in the house…. I lost the baby in the house for a little while today. I wish I could say this was the first time. Back in the house, no crying anywhere, just the sounds of my other children playing in the backyard. Where’s the baby? 8220;Abbie, Abbie,” I call. But I’v...

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Storytellin' Mama: Wonder Twin Powers Activate...

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Friday, September 26, 2008. Wonder Twin Powers Activate. My twin sister and I in 1972. My mom and her twin brother in 1948. My mom is in town visiting while the kids are on fall break from school. It is great to have her here. She has been helping me so much.  . My mom has a twin brother. She was first born and is older by three minutes. . Through the years, people have mixed us up, called us the wrong names and asked us funny questions about being twins. . Posted by Storytellin' Mama. Oh I love this sto...

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Storytellin' Mama: A Moment of Quiet...

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Saturday, August 23, 2008. A Moment of Quiet. Last night was movie night at our kid's elementary school and my husband decided to take the boys. Both my girls were asleep by 7:45 PM. The dogs were lazy and sleeping. The TV. was turned off. There were no blaring video games. The phone did not ring. The house was completely quiet. I realize how much I miss the quiet. The television, the radio, the Wii game system and the computer competing to fill the room with sound. . And then the moment was over. The qu...

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Storytellin' Mama: An Original Storytellin' Mama...

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Thursday, April 9, 2009. An Original Storytellin' Mama. I love this Native American Storyteller. My mother-in-law gave it to me a few years ago. It honors the oral tradition of storytelling. My kids love to look at it and name which child they are in the storyteller's lap. Storytellin' at our house. My kids all love books and I love the quiet moments before bed when we can read and laugh together! Posted by Storytellin' Mama. I love a good story before Sleep. April 10, 2009 at 8:42 AM. Oh i love it!