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My Stealth Sleep Strategies

Once upon a time there lived a woman who could care less about balls, evil stepmothers, three bears or seven dwarfs. All she really wanted was sleep. In fact, she didn’t think Sleeping Beauty had it so bad. If her own prince (AKA husband of six-and-a-half years) woke her up with a sweet kiss afterRead the whole post >>

You Know You’re an Old Married Fart with Little Kids and a Husband on Call When…

You read in bed alone until 11 PM and then decide ringing in the New Year really isn’t worth staying up another hour and you turn out the lights and fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow. (Yes, I’m back in Blogville after a lovely, little hiatus.)

Blogging Break

I’m taking a few days off from blogging to celebrate Christmas and spend time with my family, but I’ll be back in Blogville come the New Year. Merry Christmas!

Twenty-Fourth Day of Advent

Spread some holiday cheer by making a surprise phone call to a friend or family member (everyone will be expecting a call tomorrow or on Christmas, not today). Ask your loved one how they are and listen. Allow him or her to lead the conversation.

Just Another Part of the Daily Routine

Just before bedtime… Me: Where’s Daddy? Madeline: Doing his little thing after work. (That is, retreating to the bathroom for a few minutes sans clinging kiddos. It’s the poor man’s only respite when he returns home after a long day of work. I can certainly relate.)