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No shame

I am an over-sharer. You know that by now. I put a lot of my deepest, darkest thoughts and moments on the internet. Why? For me it’s therapy. Also, I want to have some random rich person discover my blog and decide to give me a book deal which will pay for Daughter’s college and… Continue reading No shame

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Singletasking

Today, while eating lunch with my most delightful friends and coworkers, we were discussing the nighttime routines of our little ones. Mine, being not so little, is very independent in her evening preparations. One friend talked about how her son likes her to turn off the light for the last few minutes of his bath.… Continue reading Singletasking

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My big deal

I have been keeping some developments sort of to myself. I’ve shared them with some close friends and family as well as with my series of doctors, but I’ve had a lot of wrestling to do with the ideas before I finally got to the point of being able to share. I’m still pretty uneasy,… Continue reading My big deal

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My three white dresses

When I was in second grade and I began to prepare for my first Holy Communion, I got to buy a fancy white dress. I remember shopping for it at Sears and feeling like I was buying a wedding gown.  I was asked to try on so many dresses, and I loved every single one.… Continue reading My three white dresses

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When you’re the opposite of the success story

Today I bring you a story I have not yet shared with anyone. It is one that is full of frustration and heartache for me, and I know you readers will understand. Parts of this tale have been shared, but never in its entirety and never all at once. Here we go! A few years… Continue reading When you’re the opposite of the success story