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For The Love Of Elmo

Posted on February 3, 2011 Written by Tonya

Today is a special day. It's Elmo Monster's birthday!Why I know this, is somewhat disturbing to me, but I guess it comes with the territory when you're a mom. I'm blaming Twitter.We are big Elmo fans in our home.Well, one of us is.With all of the … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: elmo, funny, milestones, TV, twitter

In The Blink Of An Eye

Posted on February 2, 2011 Written by Tonya

Dear Lucas, It's hard to imagine you as a teenager when you are currently in diapers, learning your colors, letters and numbers, trying to ween off the bottle, temper your temper tantrums and are about to begin potty training (God help me!). But, … [Continue reading]

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The Ultimate Time Sucker

Posted on February 2, 2011 Written by Tonya

I told myself I wasn't going to do this again.I don't need to get one. more. thing. done.I don't need to get sucked in any further.I've spent enough time with technology today and the Internet will be here tomorrow.What I need to do is rest.I've had … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: books, internet, me time, sleep

15 Items Or Less

Posted on February 1, 2011 Written by Tonya

As I was checking out at the grocery store recently, I thought... clearly I only had one thing on my mind during this visit: Lucas!Here's what I came home with: yogurt, a gallon of milk, string cheese, apple juice, bubbles, wipes, chocolate chip … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: diet coke, elmo, kid food, wordless wednesdays

It’s All In The Application

Posted on February 1, 2011 Written by Tonya

My mother wore very little make-up and everything I learned about it, I learned from her. In other words, I never learned much more than; a little blush, a little mascara, a little lipstick. Done. She made it look effortless, flawless and easy. It … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: favorite products, friends, KRA, question, TDA bio

Project Smile – January

Posted on January 31, 2011 Written by Tonya

Count your smiles instead of your tears; count your courage instead of your fears. - UnknownJanuary was full of ups and downs for us; a new year, a new home, good news, followed by bad, but I'm grateful that I found something to smile about every … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: happy thoughts, list, milestones, project smile

For The Love Of Children – Part 1

Posted on January 29, 2011 Written by Tonya

Today, I want to share some of my favorite quotes about children:"A two-year-old is kind of like having a blender, but you don't have a top for it. " - Jerry Seinfeld"Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: children, happy thoughts, parenting, quotes

Gone Too Soon

Posted on January 28, 2011 Written by Tonya

It's been 1201 days since my parents died.1201 days? That seems like an eternity to me when I think of all they've missed.Then again, 1201 days really isn't that much time at all when I think of how fresh the loss is in my heart.I often worry that … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: KRA, loss, love, milestones, MSA

XOXO

Posted on January 27, 2011 Written by Tonya

My dearest DC, Nothing gets me going like you do. To me, you are quite simply... perfect. You are my strength and my weakness. You are one of the very first things I think of when I wake up in the morning because it is then that I need you … [Continue reading]

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Always Go With Your Gut

Posted on January 26, 2011 Written by Tonya

There are many mommy moments when your patience is tried, your strength tested, your heart strings pulled and you are forced to make a from your gut decision.The scariest thing happened to me today and I am so glad that I went with my gut.I took … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: motherhood, parenting, question, safety

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