tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37810816833607765802012-02-16T11:10:58.446-06:00Mama Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10333749761171156181noreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781081683360776580.post-59155264979782122392010-03-12T09:06:00.000-06:002010-03-12T09:07:45.452-06:00

Is it odd that dividing possessions was actually pleasant? Many people have told me that it is one of the hardest parts in a divorce and where the bitterness can kick in. I'm still hoping this is NOT the case but for the most part it was comparable to the fantasy football drafts I've been a part of. You win some, you lose some. You may not get each player of your liking and some of them will end

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Have you ever heard a person describe you as beautiful or pretty “once they get to know you”? What about hearing that you have “the best personality” as some one is explaining you? Although these descriptions are likely intended as a compliment, you can’t help but feel a little insulted. It’s kind of like the expression, “you can’t judge a book by its cover”, but people do anyway. Appearances are

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As much as we try to live through our children's creativity and imaginations, I believe they are underappreciated and we probably disregard them more than we should. I've been more in touch with my imagination lately, with all of these changes taking place in my life and it has made me believe that nothing is more powerful. It has helped me get through some personal challenges, in fact. I have

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A friend of mine updated her facebook status to say, "Why are things that are good too good to be true?". I really thought about that and came to the realization that this is just not how it is supposed to be. The truth is, it probably wasn't good to begin with, only we refused to see the bad. Throughout my entire life, I've chosen to only surround myself with positive people - those who make me

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I'm a great multitasker - most women are naturally. I can listen with both ears at the same time to 5 different kids talking, read a book while walking on the treadmill, talk on one phone and text on the other while driving.....ok, just kidding about the last one. I can do many multiple things at once yet I can't juggle, you know....with 3 objects at one time. I find this interesting. I'm very

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I've always said my glass is half full. I'm just that kind of person. Positive thinking is my thing and having that type of attitude makes me think anything is possible. I am also a very competitive person and often relate every day situations to sports. I tell myself and the kids to make sure you're all in or be sure to box out, chin up and grin up, don't go out of bounds and my favorite of

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Good Morning!I just wanted to send a BIG THANK YOU to all of our family and dear friends, for being there for us and showing your unconditional support. We have been through so much and we've almost made it to the year mark with our extended family. We've faced many challenges and with your help through love and prayers --- we've made it through all of them with our chins and grins up!Many of you

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February 15Th, 2009....seriously! It is exactly a month and a half into the new year and I think I've FINALLY decided what my resolution will be for 2009. Although, every year is the same old thing; lose weight, save more, increase date nights, more ME time....LA-DE-DAH, BLAH-BLAH...... I think I'm going to be a little more realistic and tailor this year's resolution to the reality of our chaotic

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She is filled with so much potential and courage. I don't understand how she can possibly have such low self esteem and behave so poorly. Nicole is gorgeous, outgoing and incredibly generous to others but doesn't possess the qualities to take care of her self or to know what is right and what is wrong. Most of her life has been a contradiction. Can we honestly blame her?We recently enrolled Nikki

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You keep calling and asking for it, surprisingly enough! I know we're a little out dated on our voice mail but we thought you would let us retire our greetings for now! All the complaints about how addicting our answering machine songs were, and you want it back now? REALLY? :) These songs did make for some interesting voice mails! We were guaranteed lots of messages when we would get home.....

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Kenley says she wants to be a "Demacat" when she grows up. Cameron is "for the Republic" and Maddy follows him. Ashlyn just wants to see history made and have the first "American African" be elected president. Are they too young to be thinking about this?! Whether they are or aren't, we decided it made for many great conversations at the dinner table these last few months. Nothing like political

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Every kid has a color. Ashlyn is green, Cameron is blue, Kenley is hot pink, Maddy is Yellow and Nikki is Orange and/or baby pink (this color changes with her mood and as a teenager, this can happen hourly at times). This color depicts which cup is used, bowl, folder for school notices and sports schedules, markings on the monthly calendar and the cubbies in the foyer closet for backpacks and

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Packing snack bags, making a loaf of PB&J sandwiches to freeze, laying out clothes for the week in the sweater organizer, making menus and chore lists for each day for all 5 kids. This is the traditional Sunday shuffle and has been in progress for the last 3 Sundays now. Every kid gets to pick their dinner and laundry day, organize their freshly washed clothes for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,

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