The thrilling, and calming, days of yesteryear
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Cindy
Mar 12, 20203 min read
The Grossness of Germs
Can I just take a moment to say that teenage boys can be super gross? I mean, obviously this varies from kid to kid. But in general,...
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Cindy
Mar 10, 20204 min read
Our Learned Normal
There are a few things I have heard many times as Nolan’s mom. “I just don’t know how you do it…” “I don’t think I could handle it…” “He...
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Cindy
Mar 4, 20204 min read
Go to your Happy Place
I’m distracted this week. Okay, so I’m always distracted (Kirk would be happy to verify that, I’m sure). In fact, by the time I’ve...
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Cindy
Mar 1, 20205 min read
Ugh... Seriously.
Photo by Steines Photography Y’all… We are having a week here at the Bey homestead. It’s the time of year where the days are (finally)...
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Cindy
Feb 26, 20205 min read
Does this make me a pot head?
In a previous post, I mentioned how it’s hard for me to find enough time and energy to support a side hustle. In all honesty, it’s hard...
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Feb 24, 20204 min read
Shave it for later -- please
Here is a close-up picture I took Sunday. See if you can guess what this is: a. Nolan’s first whiskers b. The first visible...
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Cindy
Feb 21, 20204 min read
Welcome to My Rock
I live under a rock. I’ve said it probably thousands of times… “Do you watch Schitt’s Creek?” “No. I live under a rock.” “Have you been...
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Feb 19, 20204 min read
Help wanted -- or maybe not
I still remember the morning in March 2006 when Cindy went back to work after 12 weeks of maternity leave. It would just be Nolan and I...
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Cindy
Feb 17, 20205 min read
Back to the Beginning
Next Tuesday, Kirk and I are speaking to a psychology class at a local university. A friend of ours is the professor, and we’ve spoken...
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Cindy
Feb 14, 20203 min read
Our Sunday Snow Day
If there’s one thing I can count on Nolan to be, it’s unpredictable. Several weeks ago, the good folks at Zimpli Kids sent us some of...
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Feb 12, 20204 min read
Open up and say "Ahhhhh"
Parents of special needs kiddos tend to look out for one another. Have a question or need help with something? Just ask, and chances...
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Feb 10, 20204 min read
No rest on a sick day
Sick days are tolerable when you’re a kid. Yeah, you’d prefer not to be reaching for a Kleenex every 30 seconds or gagging because you...
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Cindy
Feb 6, 20201 min read
Throw Back Thursday
Since our last two entries have been pretty heavy, I thought I'd do something a little lighter tonight. I'm also posting tonight instead...
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Cindy
Feb 5, 20204 min read
Wanted: Out of this Rut
I need a job. You know, like a second job… This parenting stuff is expensive. Or maybe a better job. I guess I don’t know. Can I just be...
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Feb 3, 20205 min read
This isn't always easy to write
I really didn’t feel like writing anything for today. I haven’t felt much like writing for a few days. I’ve even asked myself once or...
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Cindy
Jan 29, 20203 min read
IEP Day
Fine. I’m awake. It’s IEP Day. Ugh. Come on, brain— you too, body. We can do this… Coffee. Yes… let’s start there. Which kind of k-cup...
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Jan 27, 20205 min read
A mind is a terrible thing to lose. And I'm trying not to lose mine
My car is out there somewhere. Let me take another look. There were a couple of moments last Wednesday where I thought about reaching...
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Cindy
Jan 24, 20205 min read
I was on that first date, too...
After Kirk talked about our first date earlier this week, someone asked to hear my side. I thought it was a super idea, so apparently...
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Jan 22, 20204 min read
To listen, or not to listen? That's a tough question
Whew, he made it! I'm glad when I'm wrong. I have what I call “my little voice,” just as Thomas Magnum, Tom Selleck’s character on...
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