Dec

29

Bumpy Baby

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December 29, 2006 | Leave a Comment

For the past year I have been trying to find a cure for my 2 year old’s bumpy skin.  I finally broke down and took her to a dermatologist to find out what was the cause.  According to the doctor she has a condition known as keratosis pilaris.

Dec

27

Looking Back on Christmas

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December 27, 2006 | 2 Comments

This definitely was a Christmas to remember.  You would have thought 6 kids lived here instead of just 2 with all the toys laying around my house Christmas evening!  The kids (and us) were overwhelmed with all the new stuff.

Dec

24

Merry CHRISTmas!!

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December 24, 2006 | Leave a Comment

I just wanted to take a few minutes out of my hectic cleaning, baking, taking my daughter to Urgent Care for an ear infection, wrapping presents, etc. day and wish you a Merry Christmas!  Take some time to tell each of your loved ones why you appreciate them so much and most importantly, don’t forget [...]

Dec

22

Mommy Survey

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December 22, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Here’s all the wonderful useless information that you are dying to know about me!!  Repost this survey with your answers, from one mommy to another.  Have fun! 

Dec

21

Not so Happy Feet

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December 21, 2006 | Leave a Comment

I’m still here!  I’m still here!  I haven’t posted in awhile and I have missed it!  Things have gotten a little crazy here at home between the holiday parties (I would be happy if I didn’t have to play the White Elephant game again…EVER!), finishing up the Christmas details, and oh yeah, the ER visits.

Dec

13

Non-Compliant Patient

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December 13, 2006 | 5 Comments

Uhhgg! My husband is driving me nuts!  And I am positive that he would say I am driving HIM nuts!  He ended up having to have a tonsillectomy yesterday afternoon.  We thought he was going in to have one tonsil removed but it ended up that both tonsils AND his adenoids were infected so they [...]

Dec

10

Attack of the Bed-Wetter

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December 10, 2006 | 6 Comments

Really there can’t be a whole lot that is worse than the smell of urine in a mattress, right? I just cannot get my husband to get up and use the toilet!!! Just kidding. We had a surprise nighttime visit from my 2-year old last night who ended up not just snuggling [...]

Dec

7

Becoming a Praying Parent

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December 7, 2006 | Leave a Comment

I’ve recently gone back to a book that I read years ago by Stormie Omartian called The Power of a Praying Parent. I pray for my children daily but flipping through this book reminded me of the power and significance of what those prayers really mean. Some of you who are like myself [...]

Dec

4

Christmas Gift Ideas

Posted by jesstrump

December 4, 2006 | 1 Comment

Are you still searching for that perfect gift?  Have you already shopped until you dropped and don’t feel like fighting the crowds anymore?  I have found a few great gift ideas that you don’t even have to leave your house to get.