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A Dad and His Girl

Like all parents, we are occasionally awakened in the night by cries from our children.  These days they are usually caused by a bad dream or a need to pee.  Most recently, our 4 year old awoke calling for a glass of water.  Daddy was the first to respond this night and stumbled, half asleep, [...]

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The Monumental Influence of Parents

I am currently wrapping up my 9th year of teaching.  My teaching career has taken me to many different places and situations, from a racially diverse school in downtown Louisville to white suburban Cherokee County. I have taught kids who lived in poverty and kids who lived in opulent wealth, children from broken homes and [...]

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Drowning in Toys

As I sit here and type, I am surrounded by 4 random stuffed animals, a pink cash register with light up scanner, a sand bucket, a princess flashlight, and a recorder flute.  I had to step over or around at least 6 other toys just to get to the computer desk and both my daughters [...]

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One of Those Days

I’m hoping most of you know what I mean by the title. I call them my “Worst Mom in the World” days. They could also fall under the categories “Worst Wife in the World” or just “Really Terrible Citizen of the World”. They are the days that, when I reach the end, [...]

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