Lemonade is a summer staple around these parts.  For as long as I can remember there was always a pitcher of lemonade in the fridge during the summer months.  I believe my mother uses (or used) Country Time mix.  For me, whose tasted pretty much all lemonade items on the market and for a mix, its the next best to freshly squeezed. Today, I made my...

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I've opened a shop at Big Cartel to sell various items I have made.  Right now I only have one item for sale, but I have plans to add other necklaces, bracelets and possibly kids t-shirts (still debating on this). This is a good outlet for me - my creative side - that helps balance motherhood, work and all the other hats I wear throughout...

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When I found out I was having a boy, and only 18 months after the twinkies, I was pretty excited that Max would have an opportunity to be close to his cousins.  My brother and sister-in-law were excited as well.  My family never lived near extended family - as in the same town, metropolitain area - for as long as I can remember. ...

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That magnet was sent home with me from the hospital after I delivered Max.  I threw it up on the fridge and really never thought twice about it, until the other night where I found it under grocery lists and Max's artwork. You see, I am a good mom.  I stay in the bathroom while Max is in the tub, I usually play with...

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I've fallen behind in updating this here ol'blog.  Plus, I am embarrassed to say the amount of pictures I uploaded from my camera tonight.  I've been taking the pictures, just havent thought to stay on top of things.  So now that I want to post something, I am feeling very overwhelmed.  So in essence, you are getting a montage of the last few...

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Each day Max is at school, he comes home with some kind of artwork.  I love it.  I love hearing about how he has 'issues' with texture.  I love seeing the pieces.  I told myself I would keep them all, however the pile of artwork is getting to be rather large. I saw on some blog somewhere - cause you know you read one...

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Picked up these cupcake holders/bakers at the Wilton tent sale thinking I would use them for a birthday or something.  Well 'something' happened to be today, Sunday, July 10th. And wouldn't you know, he ate the whole thing!  I swore he was going to have a stomach ache.  This was a good 'mommy' moment for me.  ...

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Max really enjoyed this splash pad at the park.  ...

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This here, seen above, is the bane of my existence this week.  I feel bad for Max, for having to deal with such changes and pressure and icky-ness and sleeplessness.  I feel helpless because I can give him temporary relief, I cannot take it away.     I want for the tooth to cut already.  I want for atleast one night over the next five to be restful,...

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