Raising a Home Full of Boys Over a Frat House

  I wasn’t a regular at the Frat Houses during my days at Butler University, but the times I did step inside of them I was hit with the smell of urine and beer.  Not the most luring or pleasing smell to a 20 something girl, and somehow I haven’t acquired an appreciation for either …

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Boy Mama Confession: I Let Them Play Ball In the House

I grew up on Indiana basketball. I would watch it on the floor of our family room on our Zenith TV with my pajamas and pom-poms thinking they needed my cheers to win.  Team sports have been part of my childhood and adulthood as I’ve participated and cheered on various teams through the years.  Now …

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Boy Mama Confession: Fish Are Not My Friends

Boy Mama Confession: I’m not super fond of fishing. Catfish are down right scary looking creatures. Picking up larva is just gross. And wet moss freaks me out. I DO enjoy being outdoors and spectating. I’ve even brought along a book a few times this year. The pages don’t seem to get read with the …

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The Next American Ninja Warrior: Spider Jump

The boys were recently introduced to American Ninja Warrior, and of course were instantly hooked. It’s right up their alley with their climbing,  jumping, and anything daring obsessions. I’m telling you, these boys do the monkey bars until their hands blister {badly} and then go right back again. Their favorite part of watching the show …

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Texas-Sized KidVentures: Fishing

Turns out everything IS bigger in Texas…even the KidVentures! We had a generous helping of adventures last week during our trip to Texas, and I’ll be sharing those here this week. While enjoying country life in Texas last week, the boys got to wet a few lines and catch some fish at the pond…also known …

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Texas Souvenirs

We were supposed to leave Texas with four pairs of cowboy boots as our souvenirs. They have that wonderful fresh leather smell, and I can’t even begin to tell you how ridiculously handsome they look on those eight little feet. They were a surprise from the Dupre’s so that their feet would be protected in …

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1/3

This weekend it hit me that we are 1/3 through parenting these boys. ONE THIRD. And I know we aren’t ever truly done with parenting…but nevertheless, a bulk of the parenting years are behind us. We can undo or redo the past, but with 2/3 left we can resolve to learn from past mistakes and …

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The Taking Boys in the Women’s Bathroom Dilemma

     Public Restrooms. Ick. Ick. Ick.  I avoid them at all costs, but sometimes when you’ve been out all day, you have no choice. Which leads me to a dilemma when I’m out and about with the boys.  Usually I’m comfortable with them going as a group or in pairs at this age (they just …

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