The Cardinal Rule of Motherhood

It never ceases to amaze me, this motherhood gig. Just when you think you have it all figured out (and trust me, when you have six kids people think you have it all figured out – LOL) God throws you a curve ball. He would be a helluva pitcher in the major leagues. Pardon the…

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HDYDI: Find Rockstar Pediatric Specialists

My life has always been beautiful, just like yours. Most of us have it in us, we just fail to recognize the beauty inside ourselves. On September 18, 2009 my life became not just beautiful, but rich. Purposeful. Faithful. And, real. God gave us a tiny 3lb. 9oz. miracle and entrusted the gift of his…

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QOTW: July 8, 2011

This Friday, you actually get the story of the week, peppered with quotes (as noted by the fancy-shmancy italics).  This is a doozie and totally sums up life with five kids.  Enjoy. Last Friday afternoon, just before naptime, the kids were playing hide-n-go seek.  All fine and dandy until someone gets hurt, right?  I call them out…

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HDYDI: Doctor Visits

With 5 kids, 6 pregnancies and the last 20 months of experience with Luke, I feel like we’ve got the doctor shtick down.  Here’s my best tips and tricks when it comes to navigating (and preparing for) doctor visits. HDYDI:  Doctor Visits 1.  If it’s a well check, call about 6 weeks ahead and get the first…

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QOTW: May 28, 2010

“It looks like he qualifies.”Our ECI (Early Childhood Intervention) Coordinator Pat about Luke qualifying for state-funded physical therapy.  I’ll have a longer post up next week about what that all means.  At least I know some of my tax dollars go to something worthwhile 🙂 “I’m soooo good at this!”ALG, talking about how good she…

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