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Steph & I have made a rather big (at least for us, anyway) and committed decision recently to be the best yogis we can be.  Primarily this means forgoing other intentional exercise in favor of hitting our yoga mats six days a week.  Yep – six.  This is how the yogis do it.  We are [...]

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Two days ago I am in the car with Quinton after retrieving him from school.  He tells me, very confidently and happily, “Mommy you can leave me all by myself now because God is with me ALL the time.”
Hmm.  Just when I thought rock-n-roll church was a good thing.

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Elliot enjoys Leo’s “We scored!” elation
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Raising children puts you on a perpetual mountainous ride of elation and heartbreak. Dan & I have said that the flux between these two emotions which cycles every week or two with the “typical” child happens on a daily basis for us and Elliot. The [...]

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Well here I sit, a quiet house, taking what I call a “Mommy’s Day Off.”  I have not lifted a finger to do anything but for myself today, and in a few moments I will join Steph for yoga.  The holiday busy-ness, while wonderful, sent me a bit energy negative.  My fab husband has learned [...]

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