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Life after loss with autism, preemies and a rainbow baby

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Parker is getting glasses. They make him look older as do his growing legs and the place where his head meets my side. His new backpack is papered with superheroes and he is still debating over a lunchbox because Spiderman and Superman are both the greatest so it’s tough to give one the honor of […]

Questions for Moms of Boys

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As my little men go from toddling babies to running-full-speed-ahead boys the reality of life is sinking in. I have always been a girly girl and having two boys is like a boot camp introduction into life on the other side of the tracks. So for all of you moms of boys out there I […]

Did I Say That?

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Before I go any further, Tina at Life Without Pink was kind enough to post my question about separation anxiety in her “Tips from the Playground” series today. If you have advice for me or a question you want answered make sure you stop by. So on to my story… Last week, Natalie over at […]

A Hugging Confession

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I am not a hugger. I believe this is one reason why I am somewhat addicted to blogging and can easily pour my heart out with every tippity-tap of a key. I can handle a virtual hug. I can vent about the ugliness of grief or the insanity of day-to-day life and take in each […]

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