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Mama’s Day Off


I had the pleasure today of a quiet house. Evan went to school until 3:30. Mark took Ashlyn and Drew to the Family Center at his work for the whole day. So, I was alone from 8:10 until 3:30, something I can’t remember ever happening in the last 6 years! I got a good bit of work done and even took a little nap. The weather was beautiful to boot. When Evan got home, I took him to our local ice cream parlor for a treat before everyone else got home. I’m already thinking about scheduling my next Mama’s Day Off. I love my kiddos. But, it was so nice to have quiet for a while. And, Drew and Ash had a ball at the Family Center.

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Daddyhood

Yesterday, I happened to schedule a dentist visit for myself at 4 pm as well as a well-check visit for Evan at the same time. So, I told Mark that I could either change one of the appointments, or he could take Evan to the doctor with the other two kids. He said he didn’t mind taking them. So, that’s what we did. So, this is what I don’t get: the dentist went on and on about what a great guy Mark is for taking the kids to the doctor. And, Mark was praised by another mom at the pediatrician’s office as well, “You have all 3 kids at the doctor’s yourself? Wow!” Okay, now, let me start by saying that Mark is a great father. I have no complaints for sure! I recognize that he is terrific. HOWEVER, I think it’s pretty sad that everyone is swooning over a dad who is willing to take his kids to the doctor. I mean, all dads should be able to do that. It shouldn’t be crazy and worthy of all that attention. Mark was being a dad. Are dads today generally so incompetent that Mark is the unusual case? I certainly hope not!

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My First Digital Scrapbook Page

I’ve been playing around with FotoFusion the last couple weeks, trying to figure it out and decide if I want to enter the world of digital scrapbooking. I LOVE scrapbooking and really think it’s important to do for the kids’ sakes. But, I have done very little since Drew was born. And, well, he just turned 2. I am ashamed that I haven’t done a baby album for him yet! I finished each child’s baby album before the next child came. And, with Lydia’s arrival being far from now, I have been a slacker with Drew’s album. But, I think I have found a new motivator to get me going with this program. So, hopefully, I will do it! Here is the first page I have created. Not too bad for my first shot.

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Introducing…

My new blog! I love the way the design turned out (thanks to awesome designer Rebecca Miller for working with me on this!). And, I’m excited about entering a new phase of journaling/communication with people. I have so enjoyed reading other families’ blogs, particularly those who have adopted. So, I had to do it myself. So, here it is. Hope I can keep up with it.

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