Tag: life
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Robots & Jack Hammers
Conversations with a five year old… Me: I really need to go grocery shopping. Aaron: A robot could do that for you. Me: How much do they charge? Aaron: A billion percent. You don’t even have to plug them in. You don’t have to wait. They charge themselves. It’s inside them already. They are the…
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Back To School Tirade!
That time of year is here yet again. Back to school, folks! No more children in the house destroying property and eating all of the groceries. I figured it would be best to focus on the positive before diving in to my more frustrating thoughts on the upcoming “first day”.
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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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Get Your Hands Involved!
I’ve had it! Seriously, this is just ridiculous. I don’t understand how hard it is to pee in the toilet. I mean the hole is HUGE! Just aim for the water…At this point can we just get it on the seat? Why & how are we at the point where it smells like a gas…
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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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How To Communicate With Your Spouse
It is easy to find books on improving communication within a marriage. I’ve read a TON of books on becoming a better wife, better mom, etc. but it wasn’t until a friend let me borrow this book that I made some serious progress.
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Reblog: Cleaning Tip – Window Blinds
Don’t buy some crazy contraption, just grab these few things from your kitchen and linen closet! Click HERE for the instructions via Cleaning Window Blinds Trick — Do It And How
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