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This past weekend, I had an escape.  I was able to travel to Colorado (my hometown and a favorite place always) for my stepmom’s 75th birthday.  It was perfect. Seriously, it was a really great weekend.  And not just ‘cause I got to ride in a ninee. But before I got there, it wasn’t so […]

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Having a child with special needs feels much the same as it does not to, and yet, well…different.  Having a child with special needs feels like you won the lottery times infinity times a gajillion because, as every mom knows, having a baby introduces a level of love that we’d never have imagined. Having a […]

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Friends, I have to admit that although this sentence has been in the back of my mind since last week, it’s now 9:30pm on Friday and I still have no idea how to answer. All week, I’ve considered skipping this. In recent posts, I’ve positioned myself as a some wanna-be-funny-writing-while-drawing-stupid-pictures-blogger person. Which is great, and […]

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Robert was kind enough to spend a couple of hours hanging out with Tucker this afternoon so that I could go to a meeting.  He learned a valuable lesson and I thought I’d pass it on, in case you’re ever in my house when Tucker’s awake.  It could happen. If you see this: Run the […]

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The most memorable Valentine’s Day I ever had was when I was 16.  Or maybe this one, if you help me out.  Here’s why. First, some background. I love my husband.  I know that he loves me.  But holidays?  Not a strength.  He’s just not good at them.  Or…he’s not that good at them with […]

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I need a time management class.  Or, better yet, a super-helpful fairy to put an extra couple of hours into each day.  The fairy would be a big help.  If you have one in your acquaintance, I’d really appreciate an introduction, people.  I’m not above bribes on this either.  Just saying. In life Before Tucker, […]

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