Category Archives: Big on: Raising kids

Life’s Little Lessons for parenthood.

Den Chronicles: The mystery middle child

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

Last week on mamalode I brought you the story of being the baby of the family. This week I talk about the dynamics of the middle child. Here is an excerpt from my post: Grace became a bit louder after … Continue reading →

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Den Chronicles: Being a baby!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

I don’t mean to do it…..really I don’t! But try as I might, I continue a trait that millions of women around the world have done for years before me and probably will continue to do for years after I … Continue reading →

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MOTHERS…..

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

“I am one of your mothers. In your lifetime you will meet many mothers disguised in names and labels of all sorts. They will come to you when you least expect them, and when you need them most. For motherhood is far too … Continue reading →

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Musings from the Mountain

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

On Earth Day I took my 3 children and the dog for a hike directly behind my house on the mountain. Out of this post came my story on the gratitude I have for the journey I have been on. … Continue reading →

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Up Up and AWAY

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

I said goodbye to my oldest son last weekend. I am excited for his return from a class trip. Here is an excerpt from my latest post on Mamalode.com Last Saturday, as the rain kept a steady rhythm on our … Continue reading →

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Today at the Den

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

Here is an excerpt of my post on Mamalode.com today. Please check out my weekly column there, which posts every Tuesday! There were days when I didn’t want to go. The unspoken stubbornness of my youth would create extra weight … Continue reading →

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LEFT OUT

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

The Spring Fling Basketball Tournament took my tween daughter out in the first game, as a fast pass jammed her finger upon impact. I was passing orders around across town at another gym, with my son and some classmates in … Continue reading →

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STORY WITHOUT WORDS

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

  Want to READ the story?  Click HERE for the words…….

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Siblings:Then and now

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

  I would fantasize sometimes when I was growing up about being an only child. No siblings to fight with, lavish attention, and a room all to myself. Realistically, being the youngest of seven and the last one at home … Continue reading →

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Den Chronicles: The winds of change

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

Jen struggles to come to terms with sending her oldest son off to high school in today’s Mamalode Post: But as all moms do, I let go and he flourished. I was torn. I wanted him to thrive, but I … Continue reading →

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