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"You'll be a McGuire tomorrow guys!" I excitedly told the sprouts last night before they went to bed.
"Will I feel different, Mom?" Little Sprout worriedly asked.
"Oh, maybe a little," I laughed. "You'll be more excited than usual, but other than that, you won't f
… ContinuePosted on March 17, 2010 at 9:20pm —

This photo captures the moments just before my husband handed Big Sprout the garter snake that had eluded both of them for the better part of fifteen minutes. It was the third of three snakes that had emerged from the crack in our concrete on the front porch. A sure sign of spring and evidently a r
… ContinuePosted on March 16, 2010 at 8:56pm — 1 Comment
Yesterday was a lesson in control. A reminder of how little I have and a challenge to attain much more than I want. It was the Monday at the start of our three-week spring break, and I had to play mom the whole day. That is a role that has some annoying tendencies, but I guess I have no choice but to keep playing my part.
"Children...will you please join us for a family meeting."
As we sat in the playroom/ husbands' office I reminded our oldest (at leas
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I want to be a good mom... I really do. I wake up each morning thinking about how I can be the mom our three sprouts deserve. I would bet that 90 per cent of my energy, thoughts and time revolve around maintaining, feeding, appropriately clothing, emotionally guarding and effectively preparing our
… ContinuePosted on March 11, 2010 at 3:32pm — 1 Comment
My Shopping Advisor
Strenuous workouts are out. Shopping is in.
Conversations on a run are out. Chat
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