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Why I Don’t Watch My Kids’ Weight
I have two daughters. One is 18 and the other is 6. I also have a 17-year-old son. I’d like to share with you why I never worry about their weight. I have a strong belief that each human body … Continue reading
Rad Fatties Project: Episode Nine
The girl with a curl . . . The Rad Fatties Project is a body-positive silent self-portrait celebration of what is fine and wonderful about the wide diversity of human bodies. Conversation is encouraged, but this is a judgment-free zone, … Continue reading
Infectious Athleticism
Ruby roller skates everyday. We don’t have a skating rink in our tiny community, and outside is still snow and mud. Not the safest skating surface for a learning six-year-old. So she skates inside. On the carpet, on the kitchen … Continue reading
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The Princess of All She Sees
This is what I did in the last hour instead of writing up evaluations and court reports… Because, you know… she doesn’t have quite a big enough Princess Complex yet. Also, too adorable right? The pattern is from Tonya at … Continue reading
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Valentine’s Day Party, Ruby Style (and giveaway results)
For whatever reason, Ruby got super excited about Valentine’s Day this year. I’m sure it had something to do with her grandma buying her some Sponge Bob valentines when she was visiting two weeks ago. Probably also because, now that … Continue reading
PhotoHunt 199: Average
I have two daughters. Two out of three. That means, I suppose, that on average my extraordinary children are girls. On average, my girls are both sweet-tempered, ultra-creative, and mild-mannered. Both of these girls are free-spirited free-thinkers, but outwardly they … Continue reading
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Thursday Challenge: Winter
I couldn’t choose! So I give you pictures from our first real winter… More Thursday Challenge here.
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Photo Hunt 196: Jiggly
My cheeky baby. Plus, the chin dimple? Seriously, irresistable kid. More Photo Hunt here.
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The Plan: Week One
Week one. Month one. Seven days in. I have a lot on my mind. Some of it isn’t super flattering, but in the interest of full disclosure and just plain honesty, I’m going to share it. I have these three … Continue reading
Snow!
We live in the mountains–the very high (6500 elevation) desert. We get snow from September to June. Snow this year was super late. We just had our second real snowfall the last two days. I love when it snows, because … Continue reading
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