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FFYF: Tough Guy Edition

The following conversation took place between Hubby, The Mercenary, and me recently: Hubby walks up behind the boy and grabs his hand. Being that everyone in this house has to be a tough guy, he squeezes. The Mercenary: squeals like a little girl Ow, ow, ow, that...

WFMW: Snow Day

We’re in the middle of a winter storm warning here at Earnest Parenting. I think I’ll take the opportunity to have a snow day (right after I work with the older boys on the research papers they’ve been avoiding for too long). There are enough cameras...

The Tooth Fairy Almost Made Me Cry

Hubby took the boys and me to a movie this evening, specifically Tooth Fairy starring Dwayne Johnson. Wow. We really enjoyed the story! I knew from the previews to expect humor; I was surprised by the message the movie sent. In the movie, washed-up hockey player Derek...

FFYF: Googly Eyes Edition

Welcome to Friday, Internets! Sorry I’ve been quiet this week…have been dealing with the knee injury and it has been taking more of my time and attention than I’d prefer. Still no diagnosis due to swelling, but hopefully next week things will be...

FFYF: Mom Down Edition

Happy Friday, Internets! I hope everyone’s well today. Me personally? I managed to fall on the big ski trip (first time down the hill, even!) and wrenched my knee. Sooooo, I’m spending today resting quietly. We all went through ski school in the morning,...