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Rubberbands, Bobby Pins & Glasses of Water

by Robin | Jul 14, 2011 | Kids, Life with boys, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters, Parenting, Teens & Tweens

They're carelessly scattered in obscure places, "crumbs" my children rudely leave behind. I frown and think mean thoughts whenever I find them. When they were toddlers, it was a trail of Cheerios or Gold Fish. And juice box straw...

The circle of (sleep deprived) life

by Robin | Jun 17, 2011 | Family, friendship, Kids, Parenting, Personal, Teens & Tweens

There's a season of life where sleep is impossible. It's the Season of Teenagers. Last night while my oldest was away at her college's pre-orientation, my two boys, 14 & close-enough-to-17-for-it-to-count, had friends over. When I went to bed,...