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Vicki Lesage, Author: February 2015

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Vicki Lesage, Author. Tuesday, February 24, 2015. I Still Just Want To Pee Alone. Parents rarely get time to pee alone. My kids scratch at the door like brain-hungry zombies because they can't leave me alone for THIRTY FREAKING SECONDS! What's a mom to do? Write a story about it! One of my parenting stories will be featured in this awesome anthology: I Still Just Want to Pee Alone. For more info, or sign up to my mailing list. To be notified when it comes out! The fabulous contributors include:. Keesha B...

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kissing the frog: How to Sleep-Train A Toddler in 30 Easy Steps

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How to Sleep-Train A Toddler in 30 Easy Steps. I absolutely adore this little kid! He is, as the world's greatest supernanny said, "practically perfect in every way." He is sweet, loving, friendly, smart, curious, fun, happy, and gives the best hugs. That said, he does have one flaw . . .he is a horrible sleeper. 1 Put him to sleep at his normal bedtime, via the normal routine (rocking and nursing - hey, if he's all cozy and satisfied,. He will stay asleep all night this time). Is that a baby crying?

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The Rarely Wicked Stepmother: I am melancholy

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The Rarely Wicked Stepmother. This is my story.set in a house.recorded for posterity. I talk about my life as a not-so-wicked stepmother of a household run by tweens and a handy husband who acts like one. Like me on Facebook here:. Https:/ www.facebook.com/rarelywickedstepmother. Be sure to like my page to get all of my posts and inane thoughts during the day. Thanks! Monday, August 29, 2016. I am the swirling waters of the sea and. The deep expanse of a midnight sky. To what do I owe my allegiance?

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kissing the frog: Grief Stories

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Much of this blog is centered around our family's grief over the loss of our precious Joey. To cancer. Many people assume when people speak of grief, that it pertains to the loss of a person. But grief can take many forms. One person's loss and devastation can be so different from the next. A very wise person once said to me,. This is the natural progression of grief and one that is to be expected as we navigate through our lives. My purpose in launching Grief Stories. If you are a writer wishing to cont...

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kissing the frog: How Dreams are Shattered

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How Dreams are Shattered. Originally published in 2011, this post tells the story of how my family's life was changed forever. When Hubby and I were first married and would attend mass on Sundays, we would always find ourselves behind a couple who had five sons. I would nudge Hubby every time and say, "FIVE boys.that's my nightmare.five boys.". Cancer.that's my nightmare.". Two years ago Friday, my nightmare became a reality when my five-year-old son was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. The morn...

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Orange and Silver: February 2015

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3 Things to Consider Before Going with the Grilled Cheese. Like Lady Gaga, my coworker got engaged on Valentine’s Day. I am now forced by circumstances to listen to her plan her wedding. My coworker, I mean. Not Lady Gaga. While this has the potential to become very, very boring, right now it’s sort of interesting to listen to her debate the merits of this florist versus that caterer. I have some friendly advice to share from my own experiences and conversations with friends through the years. Girls wear...

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Vicki Lesage, Author: March 2015

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Vicki Lesage, Author. Friday, March 27, 2015. I Still Just Want To Pee Alone: Now Available! Drumroll please. I Still Just Want to Pee Alone. This awesome sequel to (you guessed it) I Just Want To Pee Alone features 40 hilarious and heartfelt stories by a group of amazing moms, me included. Wait, does that mean I just called myself amazing? The ego on this one! Pick up your copy today, and check out my story 39 others! The fabulous contributors include:. Jen Mann of People I Want to Punch in the Throat.

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Emotional Wellness

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I'm Still Learning. Blog U Conference 2014. I am someone who’s always struggled with anxiety. And because I refuse to let my anxious ways get the best of me, I focus much of my energy on developing and strengthen my emotional health and wellbeing. And as a mother of two boys, my focus has an even broader reach—to that of my family. Best of Emotional Wellness:. Reminders for the anxious soul. Tips for warding off an oncoming panic attack. I am not my emotions. Bouncing back from a panic attack.

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learning in motherhood

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I'm Still Learning. Blog U Conference 2014. 5 things being a mom has taught me. March 4, 2014. Report cards came home a few weeks ago. I always look forward to report card time—seeing how my kids are progressing, where they’re excelling, where they’re struggling and so on. Report cards give me a glimpse into what they’re doing for six hours each day when they’re not with me. What about my report card? What have I learned and how have I grown? I’m not talking about the overt skills I’ve learne...I hate di...

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Reflective Parenting

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I'm Still Learning. Blog U Conference 2014. As parents, we are forced to learn it as we go. We make mistakes. We learn from them. We change our approach. We move forward. Lather, rinse, repeat… Here is where I reflect on my amazing journey through motherhood: my general musings about my children, my varied approaches to parenting, my lessons learned and anything else relating to raising well-rounded kids. You should have a girl! 20 Reminders for my Growing Boys. My children are growing up, like it or not.