The Things You’ll do for a 7-year-old…

All in a days work as a busy mom, I know we have all been here…. Get up early so you have plenty of time to perfect a “faux hawk” Drive down town to drop young one off at camp. Not a big deal except the ride consisted of listening to show tunes the entire [...]

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Daily Highlight

Today was a ok day, and then I was informed that we have a contractor who just so happens to be a proud third generation Barstownian (aka the family never left Barstow, California) and he is very interested in bidding my project and his vast knowledge of the surrounding areas will prove to be beneficial.  [...]

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Never stand under a tree in a hurricane.

“You do know that you should never stand under a tree while wearing glasses in a hurricane, right?”  My young one informs me on a bright sunny desert day. However random this advise is, it seems so timely as life continues to be this weird dream of oddity.  So I thought I would pass this 7-year-old advice on…you never know [...]

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Excuses, excuses

Today I met the first grade teacher in the hallway.  “We need to work a little harder on your son’s memorization homework.”  She tells me.  “I know, the week just flies by and I completely forget to review it with him.” I state.  “Well,” she says “Gavin mentioned that you are working hard on the [...]

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Halloween Wisdom

Top phrases from last nights trick-or-treaters that remind me why this is my least favorite holiday… “I wanna pick what I get” “Only one?” “Candy, Candy, Candy” “This bag is for my husband who is waiting in the car” “This bag is for the baby” (Please note, the baby was still in the womb) “You [...]

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