Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Most Powerful Tool

Posted on May 31, 2011 by somethewiser

This post today is for me.  I am sharing it here with you, but I wrote it this morning for me.  I woke up to a mess, to some kid fights, to a whole load of negative thoughts that spanned … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Failure

Posted on May 30, 2011 by somethewiser

PART ONE: I don’t know what I am doing most of the time. I didn’t know how to be a mother, but they sent me home from the hospital with my tiny pink bundle and the only reasonable option was … Continue reading →

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Weekend Link Love

Posted on May 28, 2011 by somethewiser

Today’s Weekend Link Love is entirely devoted to PINTEREST.  Do you know about Pinterest?  I didn’t until recently.  I just got a Pinterest account this week and I can’t hardly control myself.  It is so full of goodness and I am … Continue reading →

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Where I am Today

Posted on May 26, 2011 by somethewiser

Sometimes the things I think will be hard aren’t really as difficult as my mind makes them out to be.  Being the only adult around a lot of the time, I have had to test this theory quite a bit.  I manage … Continue reading →

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That Dam Man!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by somethewiser

When you are a kid it is so awesome when your parents or teachers sanction a little naughtiness or join you in doing something that is normally against the rules.  I still remember when my parents let us kids swear … Continue reading →

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Let Them Eat Pizza!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by somethewiser

One of my most important goals as a parent is to strengthen family unity.  Right now my kids are all very young – under the age of 5 – so with a little bit of effort on my part, this … Continue reading →

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Cheap Therapy, of the British Variety

Posted on May 22, 2011 by somethewiser

For only $9.99 a month, Netflix is helping me to uncover my hidden self and analyze my psyche.  When I signed in the other day, Netflix had something to say to me.  Based on my viewing history and interests, Netflix … Continue reading →

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Time to Eat . . .

Posted on May 21, 2011 by somethewiser

I was hungry when I put together this weekends’ links.  Can you tell? 1. Santa Fe Chicken Salad Wrap from Good Life Eats2. Pizza Dip from My Baking Addiction (So seriously good!) 3. First Prize Smores Pie from B. On A … Continue reading →

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Best Books for Babies: Help Your Baby Love Books

Posted on May 19, 2011 by somethewiser

All three of my kids love to read, and I didn’t even have to trick them into it.  John Holt said, ” We can best help children learn, not by deciding what we think they should learn and thinking of … Continue reading →

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My Big, Brown Dilemma

Posted on May 18, 2011 by somethewiser

UPDATE: Thank you friends for voting and commenting!  WHITE it is!  I’m going to be brave and paint.  You guys are awesome!  I’ll show you what happens. Good morning my internet neighbors.  I need your help this morning.  I am … Continue reading →

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