Grace Katherine. It’s a lovely name, don’t you think?
The owner of that name, otherwise known as the-slightly-crazed-almost-11-year-old of the house does not.
The kid’s never had a problem with her name — not until 2 months ago when she suddenly informed us that she wanted to be called Zelby.
Um, no.
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I receive a lot (a lot) of questions about exactly how one goes about writing a book. Having been the unfortunate recipient of many years’ worth of various “musts,” “must nots,” “shoulds,” and the like when it comes to writing books (or scripts, or blogs, or a thesis!), I thought I’d provide a few unique [...]
A few weeks ago, I saw a clip on Good Morning Arizona about an oasis in this here desert called Sweeties in AZ. Apparently, this little gem is the second largest candy store in the U.S., and it carries quite a bit of retro candy.
Did I think twice about the idea of taking my 5 children there?
Yes, I did.
And then I did it anyway.
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Those who’ve read Rule 7 of You Cannot Be Serious won’t be surprised by the story I’m about to tell.
It’s been, like, 9 months since I last got my haircut, and it’s time. It’s past time, in fact.
Unfortunately, The Guru had nothing available but a noon slot today which, as all mothers know, is the most inopportune time to have to take 5 children anywhere, let alone a hair salon.
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I was thrilled to have an opportunity to guest blog for the Dallas Morning News Moms Blog this past week in anticipation of my book signing at Legacy Books in Plano and appearance on Good Morning Texas with the wonderful Amy Vanderoef!
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Attention all moms parenting young children: Remember, if you will, the last time you thought, “I am going to Lose. My. Mind.” And let me be clear: that thought hasn’t manifested in my world for a very long time.
At least 7 minutes.
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