The importance of failure, part 1

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First of all, you will fail. You will fall down flat on your face at some point. Something you strived towards will be snatched from you and goals will be shattered. Dreams you have will evaporate and there will be a point in your life where you stand with the wind knocked out of you. If you haven't had this experience yet, I can guarantee you this-- you will.  Now, after that cheery … [Read more...]

Life With {My Precious} Boys.

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As the boys try to choke each other in the living room, Bug dancing out of his brothers reach with the puzzle piece he knows his older brother wants, I can't help but sigh in resignation of the day. My white flag is up, hands held high in the deepest surrender. I give up for today and I feel physically beat up. Finishing a conversation with Ben as he drove home on this epic fail of a day I said, … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday: Safety FAIL

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The heart-stopping moment during an impromptu photo session when you see your child doing something life threatening and you see it through the view finder of your camera as you click away. STOP!!! Oh, and this is the face. :) Sweet little mischief maker... … [Read more...]