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A Bundle of Myrrh

"My beloved is unto me as a bundle of myrrh." Song of Solomon 1:13

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Keeping It Real – En Masse

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014

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It’s crossed my mind before that “Keeping It Together” is probably a better way to combat the general feeling that children are problems. I’m sure that’s better than by all the “Keeping It Real” posts and talk we Mamas gift the world with. (see Kendra’s #2. “PROBLEM: People hate children.) I’m guilty of putting some of that pressure on myself, to make all this child rearing look fun, peaceful and happy as to not provide more fodder for the haters….

But…this is way more fun.

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Keeping It Real

Sunday, February 23rd, 2014

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Clara: “Mama how do you make a “M”? Like this?”

Mama: “Yes, like that…and I think it’s time to dust the dresser.”

Keeping It Real

Saturday, December 14th, 2013

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 Oh, my first baby holding my latest baby. Makes my heart melt a little.

I have a severe martyr complex so I continue to attempt “The Family Photo”. I tend to favor doing this in public places, my favorite time and place is in our church after Sunday morning service.

And why not? So what if all the babies have just sat “quietly” for an hour and are desperate for food and drink because they’re wasting away! Mama is gonna make them sit a little longer and look like the SWEET HAPPY ANGELS I know they are!

Here’s how it went this time.

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Keeping It Real

Thursday, December 13th, 2012

Dinner is served!

Last night’s supper…crackers.