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Family Life

A Desperate Plea For Help!

March 9, 2010

I apologize ahead of time if this comes off a bit disjointed. I have never been very good at waiting and so I am typing and thinking and pleaing all at the same time here (and I don’t think “pleaing” is a word either…sorry about that, too).
I’ve mentioned my cousin’s 11 month old daughter, Penelope. [...]

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Pure Happiness!

March 6, 2010

I’m still on my quest to find something for Anthony to focus on. Last Spring, he played baseball (hated it). Then I started thinking that he might like football (very expensive for us). Talking with him about Football, he was interested but didn’t seem overly excited. Then I started thinking about Martial Arts.
hhhmmmm…….
I talked about [...]

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The Hair Cut

March 4, 2010

Anthony’s hair had been getting quite long and shaggy. I kinda liked it, it was a nice change from his standard crew cut that we’ve kept him in most of his life. But his bangs were getting in his eyes and even he was complaining about it hurting when he was running.
So we had a [...]

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Pennies for Penny

March 3, 2010

I told you all last week about my infant cousin, Penelope who was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma. Well, I got to go visit her yesterday and so I wanted to share an update with you.
From what her mommy & daddy tell me, Penny bumped her head last week. A few days later, she developed [...]

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Today Is A Really Screwed Up Day

February 27, 2010

Today I’m frustrated.
And sad.
Really, really sad.
I found out yesterday (my whole family found out yesterday) that my cousin’s beautiful baby girl, Penny has Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. Whatever the hell that even means…I don’t know. I only know that my family is reeling and Penny is in a fight for her life.
My cousin has had a [...]

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Maybe He Will Be a Football Star?

February 25, 2010

Over the summer, we signed Anthony up for Little League. He hated it. I think he wanted to like it, but standing out in the field while the other kids were up at bat was boring. I didn’t really blame him.
He didn’t quit the season, I made sure of that. But when it ended he [...]

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Date Night at Cirque du Soleil – KOOZA!

February 25, 2010

Last night, I had the best time ever with my son, Anthony. We went to see Cirque du Soleil – KOOZA. It was the first time seeing a Cirque du Soleil show for both of us, and it was amazing!
It wasn’t just amazing though. It was terrifying, exciting, electrifying, heart-stopping, vertigo inducing, wild and FANTASTIC! [...]

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I am Not A “Natural” at Parenting

February 21, 2010

Once upon a time, when I was 31 years old, I sat crying. I wanted a child to love SO badly. I asked God “why?” Why couldn’t I get pregnant? Why did it seem everyone around me was having babies? I was married 1st to someone who turned out to be infertile, and the 2nd [...]

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This Sweet Angel Face is the Devil!

February 19, 2010

Today is day four of Potty Training Hell.
In FOUR days, my (soon to be) four year old has peed in the toilet TWO times. That’s it. Twice.
Every other freaking potty has been in his underwear.
Do you know how much underwear and shorts we’ve gone through?
A Lot.
Two year old’s at least make an effort. This child [...]

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My Really Special Boy

February 19, 2010

If he can make you think he’s an angel
while doing things he’s not supposed to do…

If he has lots of ways to try your patience
yet charms you with a hug that’s just for you…

If he enjoys the roughest games and new adventures
but needs the “same old kiss” to make it better…

If he drags his feet [...]

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Potty Training Hell

February 16, 2010

I have been trying to potty train NayNay for TWO YEARS. I told you how potty training sucked way back in June. Now here we are 8 months later and we are still trying to get him potty trained.
WTH?
I don’t know what’s going on. I’ve talked to his pediatrician. All I get from him is [...]

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