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The Value of Money
Date: 1st Jul
I've had some interesting conversations and experiences the last few days regarding money and kids.  While speaking with neighbors about babysitters, we all compared notes on the high cost of a sitter for an evening these day.  No longer were sitters getting a few dollars per hour.  It was typical that they get $10 or more per hour. ...
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Feeling the pressure
Date: 25th Jun
Outside of work, I'm a pretty laid back person.  There isn't much that gets me in a tizzy and I'm pretty good about keeping things in perspective.  Most of the time.Now is not one of those times.  I'm literally counting the hours to when the moving truck pulls into our driveway tomorrow morning.  We have done so much packing, and...
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Nanny news - Meet and Greet
Date: 23rd Jun
Our summer nanny found, we had her come over this weekend to get better acquainted with the kids and help out as we frantically packed our life into boxes for our move.  She is bubbly, smart, and ready to let the fun begin.  Her first win was letting my 5 year old son sit in her car and pretend to drive (no keys).  She was also very...
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Sitting with the Best Dad
Date: 13th Jun
I don't feel old.  To prove my point, I actually got carded when purchasing tequila last night.  I'm 38!  I almost hugged the cashier.  So, I sat with my husband last night and saw the shimmer of silver in his hair and beard.  Not a lot.  In fact, you wouldn't notice unless you really looked.  But, there it was, a...
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What is the "Perfect Mom"?
Date: 7th Jun
Will it ever be ok not to be the perfect mom?  I am not the perfect mom.  I don't think most days I'm the perfect mom. I am not the warm and fuzzy mom that embodies putting the kids first at all times, at all costs.  Most of the time I don't even think of myself as a mom.  I'm too busy doing.I am more like a dad than a mom with...
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