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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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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Five And A Half {Little} Men

Who told these boys they could grow up on me?  Honestly, I want to freeze this age so badly. Yesterday marked  five and a half years. We celebrated with candles and cupcakes from grandma. Daddy sang 1/2 of the Birthday Song from his meeting, followed by  oatmeal with sprinkles, and a splash in our neighborhood …

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Wombmates to Cribmates to Roommates to Bunkmates

First they were wombmates, Then they changed to cribmates, Who transitioned to roommates, That last night turned into bunkmates. {and roommates again}   All together in the same room. A room FULL of boys and memories in the making! Happy 5th Birthday, Boys! Enjoy bunking together, and remember these bunk beds, sheets, mattresses, and mattress …

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Handsome.Charming. And All Grown Up.

These four brothers blew me away this weekend.  They cooperated, they listened to instructions, they were patient, they looked handsome as could be, and they had a great time in Emily and Nick’s wedding celebration.  I couldn’t have been more proud if I tried.  I have more pictures that I’m anxious to share, but can …

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Our “Four”th of July Weekend

It’s a picture heavy post, and it’s a week late, but I don’t think you’ll mind… Fourth of July was SO MUCH FUN this year (even though I was only about 60%ish recovered).  We spread it out over the entire weekend and were able to make our rounds to see both sides of the family. …

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Roomies to Be or Not to Be…

While Clark was sick and we were attempting once again to keep the others from coming down with it, Brooks had the privilege of sleeping in Isaac and Henry’s room for a couple of nights. It made us miss the days of them all sleeping in one room, and hopeful that we can execute that …

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Make Your Own Superhero Cape

The boys felt a smidge better and well enough to take a walk down the street for some fresh air.  While I was cleaning out a closet, I found our (only) Superman cape.  However, sometimes having just one of something doesn’t cut it and improvising is required.  Making your own Superhero Cape is a “breeze”.  …

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