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Happy Birthday, Bird!

Ilinap · August 29, 2014 ·

They said the time swoops in a mad dash. I didn't believe them. I was mired in the muck of motherhood. Diaper pails, baby wails, parenting flails.  The milestones were a flurry of excitement in the early days. There were simple yet stunning achievements, and we cooed at every … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Bird!

Tags: Bird, birthday, family, kids, love, motherhood, parenting, thankful

Bird in My Soul

Ilinap · August 29, 2014 ·

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Tags: Bird, love, motherhood

“Kid-Friendly” Food is a Disservice to Kids

Ilinap · August 4, 2014 ·

  I loathe the term "kid-friendly" when it comes to food. That is too often synonymous with fat-laden-greasy-sodium-overdose-fried-processed-garbage-cut-into-bite-size-nuggets. Let's just call it FLGSOFPGCIBSN for short. Now don't get me wrong. There's a time for … [Read more...] about “Kid-Friendly” Food is a Disservice to Kids

Tags: Bird, children, cook, Deal, family, food, health, home, kids, parenting, responsibility

Blogust: Celebrating Firsts, Even When They Are Bittersweet

Ilinap · August 1, 2014 ·

This month shall forever be known as Blogust.  Do you remember when I was part of the team of bloggers who participated in the inaugural Blogust in 2012? Being a Shot@Life Champion has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It's afforded me countless … [Read more...] about Blogust: Celebrating Firsts, Even When They Are Bittersweet

Tags: Bird, children, education, health, school, Shot@Life, thankful

“How Long Is He Staying, Mommy?” – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · July 9, 2014 ·

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Tags: Bird, children, Deal, motherhood, wordless Wednesday

Summer. Time.

Ilinap · June 12, 2014 ·

  I don't generally like to be alone with my thoughts. I took Lark for a long walk. I don't listen to music when I walk. It's the one time of day I am unplugged and can breathe in my surroundings with all my senses. Well, I don't use my sense of taste, 'cause you know, … [Read more...] about Summer. Time.

Tags: Bird, children, Deal, growing up, kids, motherhood, school, time

This Kid Finishes Elementary School This Week – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · June 4, 2014 ·

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