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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What My Boys Teach Me About Getting Back on the Horse

It’s been a bit of a rough start to the week.  The weather went from 50 degrees to below zero wind chills. There are birds living in our bathroom light upstairs. I somehow slept on my back wrong and have shooting pain that makes it difficult to move or inhale. The boys have been extra …

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The Everyday Superheroes

Nearly every day has some sort of action series like this one you’re about to witness.  Honestly, the amount of superhero shows or age-appropriate action movies these boys have viewed are pretty minimal, but it’s innate. No one had to teach them how to punch in slow motion, or the sound effects of fake weapons, …

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The Sweet Spot.

We’re just 2 weeks away from celebrating their sixth year. That sounds like such a big grown-up number, so far away from the preemie 3 pound bundles.  It’s around this time that the sentimental cloud returns – I start reliving memories of my month in the hospital prior to their birth, remembering people who were …

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