Category: family
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“How To Make DNA”
Step 1: Freeze a small cup of water. Step 2: Allow frozen water to melt slightly. Step 3: Add the following ingredients…5 bay leaves, salt, pepper, cinnamon, & a small drop of dish soap. Step 4: Freeze again. DNA is complete!
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What Does Your Road Trip Sound Like?
The Mellix family was on the road this weekend. We took a short road trip (2 hours) to Darlington, SC where my husband sang at a youth service. We had an incredible time and met some fantastic people. I enjoyed spending some time away from the house with my family. Our road trips are a…
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Basketball History
Aaron: “oohhhh!! I’m Steph Curry…he shoots he scores…” Super hero toys fly through the air into large plastic bins on the floor. The boys are hard at work cleaning their room…finally. Isaiah: “Here comes Thomas Jefferson…OOOOOO…he hits a 3-pointer!”
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How To Make A Bagel (7 easy steps)
Cut bagel in half. Put bagel in toaster for 1-2 minutes. (lightly toast it…be careful not to burn!) Get cream cheese out of the fridge. Stare in utter disappointment at the empty container. Rejoice because you’ve lived with these two boys & handsome man of your dreams for so long you’re prepared for moments like…
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Don’t Mess With My 5 Year Old…
The other day I was cleaning up the kitchen while the boys ran back and forth through the apartment playing some sort of war game. I noticed a large bruise on Isaiah’s arm and asked how he got it. Isaiah: “Aaron bit me yesterday when we were climbing down the mountain.” (They went hiking with…
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Can He Afford His Big Dreams?
Isaiah was recently hired by his father to do dishes. I know…that’s a topic all on its own. The focus here is Aaron’s meltdown regarding the whole situation. Aaron: “Isaiah, can I help you with the dishes and then we can split the money?” Me: “Isaiah are you seriously subcontracting out your one chore. I…
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Throwback Thursday – Random Cheese
Throwback Thursday is still a thing, right? Well…either way here’s an old one for you. Random Cheese What’s on the floor at your house? Wait…am I the only one with a mess? 🙂
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How To Be A Supportive Mom
Eli Apple is the 1st round draft pick this year for the NY Giants. He is a grown man whose mother drops him off for his first day and I’m dying laughing at this video she made. This is me ya’ll!
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Timeout At the Pool
Arrive at pool. Receive verbal warning. Disregard warning. Break rule.
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It’s The Weekend! A Time To Rest or No?
It’s Friday night! I’m off of work and finally get inside our apartment just before 8PM. I ordered pizza already. I lay down my things and sit on the edge of my bed. Breathe…the work week is over. Finally time to relax 🙂 My two boys come rushing in. Mama! Mama! Lots of hugs (smells…
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