I may not love the sci-fi flick, but they sure do feel familiar at times. We have four boys ages 8, 5, 2, and 7 months. It goes without saying that we take a touch of chaos wherever we go. While I realize my kids arenΓÇÖt aliens bent on my destruction, some days definitely feel like Independence Day 3.
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I love back-to-school season. The thrill of buying new pens, fresh books ready to be cracked open, and possibility hanging in the air. IΓÇÖm a nerd, and IΓÇÖll own it. Give me a gift card to Staples, and IΓÇÖm a happy woman.However, since becoming a mom of school-age kids, the season has turned bittersweet.
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Two weeks ago, we loaded our three boys in the van and handed the keys to my sister and brother-in-law. We watched as they left Tennessee, bound for spring break at my parents’ house two states away. I was 37 weeks pregnant and looking forward to some rest and alone time. But as they pulled away, I started to cry.
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Over the years, weΓÇÖve learned a few things that have made our family road trips a bit simpler. And with spring break and summer vacations quickly approaching, I want to share a few of our stay-sane tips for family road trips.
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I once thought that being a good parent meant always remaining on top. Mom and Dad were always right, and the answer to any ΓÇ£Why?ΓÇ¥ is ΓÇ£Because I said so.ΓÇ¥I was wrong.
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