growing up
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Family Favorite: Lebanese Cauliflower, ground beef & Rice
Here’s another Lebanese inspired dish that we make once every week or so. My kids request this one. They absolutely love it. We all do. They literally want this dish at least once a week. At this point, you may… Continue reading
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It has to be said, because it’s true
Every single time a friend of mine shares about their child starting middle school or ending elementary school, I bite my tongue. Every. Single. Time. Why? Because, I don’t want to break her heart. Usually, she’s emotional about her baby… Continue reading
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A case for a big age difference in kids
I grew up in a family that was mid-sized. Two parents and three kids. My oldest sibling, my brother, was thirteen when I was born. My sister was eight. I was a surprise. Not that my parents didn’t want more… Continue reading
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Finding our Rhythm, Season by Season, Day by Day
This is the first entry in a series I call “El Real Momma”The purpose is just to be completely “Real” with you all and real with myself. The internet can be a place of fear and sometimes I am afraid… Continue reading
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Little Fingerprints on the Door
fingerprints on the door….prior to cleaning 🙂 As I made my way up the stairs and into the hallway, I noticed them. They were on the door at three distinct levels. One set representing the oldest el, a first grader.… Continue reading
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Happy 9 months, Leeland!
It’s hard to believe that just 9 short months ago we were anxiously awaiting your arrival. Wondering what you would be like. Who you would look like. If you would be okay. Would you be happy? Would you be content?… Continue reading
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Growing Up So Fast
I’ve always heard the saying “they grow up so fast.” It is usually spoken when someone hasn’t seen you or a child in a while. Often times, we hardly notice the growth that is taking place right in front of our eyes.… Continue reading