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Grass is Greener

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Leah
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I went back to work this week after enjoying some time off last week. Today was a particularly long day, and as I was sitting at my desk, writing some notes, I was listening to Zach gab about his day. … Continue reading →

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Pay it Forward

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Leah
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This link was passed along on Facebook the other day and I thought it was a great example of “paying it forward” and how we should be aiming to live every day (not just at Christmas time). I showed it … Continue reading →

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Train Tracks

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Leah
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In 2007, at the height of my single Mom-ing it, I took the boys to Mexico. It was an awesome trip. Well, there were a few little glitches, like Zach almost cutting his finger off in the luggage conveyor belt … Continue reading →

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Just an average Sunday

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Leah
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This is what we did today: It was a laid back kinda day:) … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a 10 year old

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Leah
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There is nothing that gets under my skin more than when people don’t take responsibility and accountability for their actions. My kids will all attest to this. Make all the mistakes you want. Do things wrong. Speak out of turn, … Continue reading →

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The Polar Express

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Leah
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Zach and I watched “The Polar Express” the other night. I hadn’t seen it in a couple of years – and I had really forgotten what it was about. It’s kinda cute! It’s fun to watch these movies as the … Continue reading →

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Halloween

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Leah
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The kids carved their pumpkins on Saturday, and the house got decorated. Sam and I made his “Surprise Dinner” on Sunday night: Calamari, honey mustard pork, spinach salad and a yummy “orange and chocolate cake”. He did a great job … Continue reading →

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Funny Moments

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Leah
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Sitting in church this morning: Me: “Shoot! I forgot to take the pita out for lunch today”. Zach: “That’s too bad. Where were you going to take them? Sushi”?

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Home

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Leah
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The other day, Gabe told me he was cold in his room, and wanted to use the coveted, best, furry, warm blanket from our family room to sleep with. He shares a room with Zach on the top floor of … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Leah
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“Listening is more than just waiting for your turn to talk” We tried to talk about this one at FHE. Ironically, I’m not sure anyone was listening. We did get a few, “Ohhhh…. I get it”. Zach actually said, “Oh, … Continue reading →

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