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It was one of THOSE nights

March 3, 2010

It was already 20 minutes past bedtime. All the baths were finished. The boys were dry. And pajama-ed. The teeth were brushed. The dirty clothes rested in the hamper. The nightlights lit. The proper blanket, teddy, pillow aligned. And realigned. Fresh water was arranged bedside. Prayers were completed. Questions were answered. More questions were answered. [...]

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Genetic perseverance

March 2, 2010

There is one thing about my boys that I have to sometimes put in perspective. They are persistent little people. It is something that everyone who comes in contact with them notices. They just ooze perseverance. My mother-in-law says, “if you can just harness that power, those boys will go places”. Using that force for [...]

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Order

January 22, 2010

One of the things I love about Reid(6) is that he throws himself completely into anything he does. One of the things he does is follow his older brother’s instructions. It isn’t everything Ryan(8) suggests, but a large percentage of his schemes are put into action. Age does have its advantages around here. There is [...]

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Context

January 17, 2010

Bad words have been an issue lately. I have requested NOT to hear about any bodily functions unless assistance is needed. I have requested NOT to hear judgment on a brother’s intelligence if the assessment is below average. Ryan(8) is my biggest policy enforcer…and offender. He has a little issue controlling his own use of [...]

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Size Does Matter

January 14, 2010

From birth Rhett(4) has believed he is the same age as Ryan(8) and Reid(6). He skipped over most baby-related items due to the mocking he would receive from his older brothers. He is very aware of what they believe to be immature behavior. Unfortunately, I am not talking about real immature behavior. They are OK [...]

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The wisdom of Solomon

January 3, 2010

There has been an issue in the house lately. I have three boys. I don’t have three of everything in the world which leads to the problem of… Sharing. Sharing is just not that popular. I mean it sounds like a good idea. It looks good when it is properly done, but the procedural issues [...]

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No Virginia…?

December 16, 2009

Santa. I neither confirm or deny. I walk the fence of fantasy ambiguity. I answer questions with questions and wildly elaborate scenarios. The questions usually only work temporarily. The elaborate scenarios are used to confuse the questioner and entertain me. I think the whole Santa issue is fun. It is the ultimate inside joke. Kids [...]

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Mystical bond of brotherhood

August 12, 2009

I don’t understand brotherhood. There are things about it that I assume I will never understand. It makes no sense in my world how brothers can be torturing each other in one moment and defending one another in the next. I would prefer to hit the fast forward button though the torture and pause the [...]

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GOOD MORNING!

July 28, 2009

Rhett sleeps at table in black and white

The Nirvana has been on a sleep preservation quest since day one. I am a big fan of sleep. Sleep is good. I am good when I sleep. It was actually one of those things I worried about BEFORE becoming a mother… when would I sleep? Because I read approximately 432 parenting books while pregnant [...]

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Snakes on a Potluck

July 26, 2009

In a relentless way, Monday has returned. You can say one thing about Monday – sure is persistent. And now for the feature without a button or a name, but we are calling it: Fashion tips from Rhett: It is shocking, but I don’t have pictures of the following scenario… Rhett has been a little [...]

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In search of world peace

July 3, 2009

My oldest, Ryan (8) has always been in charge. I figured that was his birthright. His dictated birth order status. His bossy destiny. He has ruled his kingdom of brothers. Without incident. Without serious rebellion. Until recently… Rhett (3) has started his own country. In his world, he is in charge. Anyone who thinks otherwise [...]

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