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This Beautiful Inheritance: I Don't Judge You, Mom
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Friday, April 17, 2015. I Don't Judge You, Mom. We were surrounded by strangers, standing in line for a ride at Silver Dollar City when my three-year-old stamped her foot and yelled something to the effect of "No, I'm not going to do it! But sometimes, when the moment happens to us, we know better. We know our kid and we know what works for them. Instead of beating her tail, which she does get often enough, I lowered my voice and offered her some choices. That's why, Dear Mom, I don't judge you. Simple t...
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This Beautiful Inheritance: Our House Makeover
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If you're new to my blog, then you weren't around for my "Makeover Monday" series, which ran from July 2011-Feb. 2012. Each Monday I posted pictures of the house we were renovating and turning into our home. Ok, actually. Was renovating it and turning it into our home. Ok, actually. Isn't even the right word. It was more like transforming. Check out the amazing transformation here, week by week. Week 1: The Before Photos. Week 2: A New Roof. Week 3: Tearing Out. Week 4: More Tearing Out and New Doorways.
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This Beautiful Inheritance: What I Learned About Life From The Swallows On My Porch
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Thursday, August 6, 2015. What I Learned About Life From The Swallows On My Porch. I waited patiently for the eggs I knew they’d soon lay in that nest, and my family and I watched as one day, in late spring, baby birds popped their heads above the rim. They’re here. I thought. As soon as they all fly the coop, I can finally knock down this nest once and for all. Mommy and Daddy bird were still hanging around! My hand covered my mouth, and the rest of me froze. 8220;There were babies in it! I walked insid...
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This Beautiful Inheritance: {Be The Mom} WHO'S THERE
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Friday, July 31, 2015. Be The Mom} WHO'S THERE. Over the last few weeks, I've talked about being the mom who get's in the floor to play with your kids. Being the mom who plans a fun day. And being the mom who gets in the pool. But maybe you've been thinking,. That's just not me. I'm not 'the fun mom.'". Or not, the most important thing you can do for your kids is just BE THERE. Their daddy works 24 and 48-hour shifts at a time, but on his days off, he spends lots. Of quality time with them too :) ).
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This Beautiful Inheritance: Pre-Kindergarten Mommy/Daughter Date
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Monday, August 10, 2015. Last week I took Eden on a special "Mommy/Daughter" date with just me and her. I can't remember when, if ever this has happened before. Her sister is very "attached" to me (as she likes to call it), and I don't get enough one-on-one time with my big girl. So this was a special thing and especially needed since she is starting Kindergarten in one week! And she will now have a "big girl" Bible that she can read on her own. She was pretty proud of it. After the mall, we went to Targ...
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This Beautiful Inheritance: McDonald's: The Perfect Summer Snack Stop
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015. McDonald's: The Perfect Summer Snack Stop. The FTC requires me to tell you that I am a brand ambassador for McDonald's of Central Arkansas. But mainly, I talk about McDonald's because I (and my kids) love the place. Let's get right to the point. Did you know McDonald's now has cheese sticks? And fresh, real lemonades? It's no secret this summer is blazing hot, and when you're out and about, you need some kind of relief from the heat. Or at least we do. We had to wait just a minute...
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This Beautiful Inheritance: {Be The Mom} Who Gets In The Pool
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Friday, July 24, 2015. Be The Mom} Who Gets In The Pool. When our kids are babies, they're always in our arms or on our hips. This obviously includes when we're at the pool in the summer. But as they get older, we gain a bit more freedom, as they no longer need us to constantly prevent their drowning. (Thank you, floaties! So I suppress the desire to soak up some rays and hit the pool to make memories instead. Because my kids will only be little once. So I want to take advantage of every opportunity I ha...
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This Beautiful Inheritance: School Just Right for Us
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Friday, August 23, 2013. School Just Right for Us. When I woke up Monday morning, I knew exactly what day it was. Around these parts, parents everywhere had put their kids to bed early, ironed new clothes, and packed lunches for the next day. It was the first day of school. I logged onto Facebook as soon as possible to check out the cute kid pics that would undoubtedly be rolling in. And as sure as the tide, there they came. Did) was because -. On Tuesday, these girls were ready to go! Especially Eden wh...
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This Beautiful Inheritance: {Be The Mom} Who Gets in the Floor and Plays With Your Kids
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Friday, July 10, 2015. Be The Mom} Who Gets in the Floor and Plays With Your Kids. But this is what my girls love. They enter into the Fisher Price/Barbie world effortlessly and they thrive there. To them, this is what fun is! So reluctant as I may be, I need to enter in with them. So most of the time, I do. I push aside the urge to suggest board games or coloring books or YouTube or. anything else! I have fun. And my girls smile ear to ear and store up memories of their mama taking the time to play.
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