Life As I Know It

A Message From Barney Kneeknuckles

May 17, 2012 7 comments

WHAT? You haven’t stopped by 5 Minutes for Mom To see my Mommy’s newest recipe … the one that’s all over my face? Oh, for SHAME!!!

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Choosing to Delay Kindergaten

May 10, 2012 39 comments

In a few short weeks, the Little Lady will have her fifth birthday. F-I-V-E. Give me a moment — I need to let that sink in. This morning, I sent her off with her Daddy for her final day of school.  For most five year olds, this would be the last day of preschool.  But [...]

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Summer Activities and Ebates $200 Giveaway

May 7, 2012

As I mentioned yesterday, it is the final week of school for the Little Lady.  Just three more days and then she’s home.  Everyday.  With her brothers. Every. Day. Gonna be completely honest here — I enjoy school days.  We have our routine down; everyone knows what to expect and what is expected of them.  [...]

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Ebates “Mother’s Day Live Chat” – Savvy Living May 3rd, 6pm CST

May 3, 2012 7 comments

It’s time for another LIVE CHAT with the Ebates Savvy Living Community! Join us this evening (May 3rd) for a Mother’s Day Live Chat.  I’ll be hosting the chat on this blog (but you can also participate directly from the Savvy Living Community).  Just swing by around 6 pm (7 pm EST) and jump on [...]

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This and That. And Pictures of a Mommy and Her Children.

April 26, 2012 37 comments

It’s been a wild month, but SERIOUSLY?  Is it really nearly MAY? Sniff … this means I am one month away from having a five year old and four months away from having a ONE year old. Don’t get me wrong — I am soooooo ready to have children old enough to clean their rooms, [...]

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The Creepy Crawlies DO Come Out At Night

April 24, 2012 22 comments

I wasn’t planning on posting anything for my Semi-Wordless Wednesday meme. Mama’s got other things to do! (I’m helping with a “Father/Daughter Tea Party” at my church this weekend … gearing up to make about 13 DOZEN cookies, teacakes, and marshmallow pops by Sunday.  Oy ve.) But, as I sat at my computer Tuesday night [...]

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