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PARENTING

Motherhood changes, but stays the same

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Five. Three. Three months. Five. Three. Three months. I said those numbers countless times whenever anyone said, “Wow, you have your hands full” or “Are they all yours? How old are they?” Those numbers define a chapter in my life when I was breathing in the scent of an infant, the wonder of a toddler, …

Life is busy as the Mother of Boys
RAISING BOYS

Awww! 21 adorable reasons boys (and men!) love their moms

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Boys love their moms! It’s true at any age. Read what boys of all ages say they love most about mom, and remember to wish yours a Happy Mother’s Day!

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PARENTING

We’re speaking about the unspeakable. Please listen.

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Another unspeakable tragedy that parents are loudly speaking about. How can we move forward? How can we face tomorrow? How can we impact change?

Snack time
PARENTING RAISING BOYS

What time is it? Snack time.

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Does it seem like it’s snack time ALL THE TIME for your kids? Here’s a helpful list list of snacks moms of hungry growing boys swear by!

Parenting PARENTING TRADITIONS & RECIPES

What is it about family pajamas?

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What is it about family pajamas that makes us feel cute, take pics, and share them with the world? Are you a family pajamas family? Find out if we are.

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PARENTING

Holding Hands

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I swear there’s a big gap between toddlers holding hands to teenage relationships — why aren’t we holding hands in between?

PARENTING

Seeing the good in our differences

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When three totally different outcomes to an arts & crafts project reveal a secret but important lesson.

RAISING BOYS

Why we can’t have nice things: A Boy Mom Reality

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I’ve heard a lot of parents say “we can’t have nice things.” It seems to be true, especially if you’re raising high energy, silly boys! Read on for boymom stories about the many surprising things that have been ruined.

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PARENTING RAISING BOYS

To My Spirited Child Who’s Always in Trouble — I see you

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It’s hard raising a spirited child.
But I wouldn’t change a thing. It’s true that my spirited child gets in trouble a lot. I see him being a rascal. But I also see so much more, and I wish he knew all the amazingness I see in him.

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JUST FOR FUN

A fun, new family game that even gets my tween to ditch the screens

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We don’t have a dog, but we sure have a lot of Yard Doodie. Yard Doodie in the morning.  Yard Doodie after school.  Yard Doodie at night. Wait, what?  Yeah, we’re kind of addicted to Yard Doodie right now.  It’s one of the new games from Henhouse Games, and it is so much fun. Whether …

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I can count them on less than one hand … #momli I can count them on less than one hand …

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Teen-boy approved and #boymom approved!!!

Check out their site and give them a try!

Thanks, JB Skrub !

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An oldie but goodie. I made up this song when the An oldie but goodie.
I made up this song when the boys were teeny tiny and I sang it to them a lot.  This was the first video I ever posted on Instagram —  I think in 2016!
And even though it tanks on engagement every time I post it, I will forever be grateful for these boys who made me a M.o.B., and I will share this every year.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

#mythreesons #mobtruths #explorepage #originalsong #kidssongs #grateful #boymom #motherhood #ilovemyboys 
#letthembelittle #lifewithkids
Making memories. Capturing moments. Thanks, hubs. Making memories.
Capturing moments.
Thanks, hubs.

#marriagebelike #takethepic #familyskate #familytime #thanksdear #picturesmyhusbandtakesofme
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