Sweet Em

  • A morning with Teresa

    Let me start by saying, I love this child! She is beautiful. She is funny. She is quirky and a little bizarre. But many friends and family just don't understand our exasperation when discussing our life with her. Here are some examples from the last two hours: "Just eat your yogurt, don't brush your teeth

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  • Happy Birthday Teresa!

    A little late here, due to internet problems, but I would be a bad mommy if I didn't announce the birthday of my darling Teresa. She turned four last week. I know it sounds cliche, but where has the time gone? My pregnancy with her was by far my hardest. The first few days of

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  • Blowing dandelions

    One of the hardest things about being a mother of eight is remembering to meet each child where he or she is. As things get busier, I admit, I am less inclined to slow down and look a little one in the eye and really find out what he or she needs. Too frequently, I

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