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Mom 2 the 9's

The Recollections and Adventures of a Seasoned Mom

Kids and the car wash

When my oldest son Gavin was little, about 18 months old, he would scream whenever we went through the car wash. We lived in Minneapolis in the winter and because they salt their roads, we tried to wash the car regularly to keep the rust at bay. My husband thought it would be a good idea to tell him that the car wash was a big monster --yeah, I know-- and described all the car wash processes with monster flair, somehow thinking this would stop his screaming and peak his interest. I’m sure it ... VIEW POST

Take some stress out of meal prep & pizza dough (for a bread maker)

I have raised five kids, cooking mostly from scratch. We had very little money and I learned to love cooking, and how my family (especially my husband) loved the food I made. But at this time in my life I really don’t want to cook that way--I want short cuts. Who really has the time for that? I want good, healthy food that’s easy to prepare and can be tweaked for my family--which now, most of the time, consists only of my husband and I. I do want to pass on some things I did to make meals ... VIEW POST

I have raised five kids, cooking mostly from scratch. We had very little money and I learned to love cooking, and how my family (especially my husband) loved the food I made. But at this time in my life I really don’t want to cook that way--I want short cuts. Who really has the time for that? I want good, healthy food that’s easy to prepare and can be tweaked for my family--which now, most of the time, consists only of my husband and I.

Me and My Man (or My Man and I….if you prefer)

We’ve been married almost three and a half years. It hasn’t been easy. We’ve both had to learn a new way of life with someone after living through trauma, doubt, loneliness and grief. I’m not excluding the good times we’ve experienced or the people we’ve shared our lives with. The happy times. But those aren’t usually the things you lug into a marriage, pulling behind you in a trail worn duffle bag or oversized piece of luggage not meant for difficult trails. We’ve had to unpack. Be vulnerable. ... VIEW POST

Stand-by Rookie

One of my incredible daughters works for an airline that offers free stand-by flying for parents of employees. I love this company. How often are parents recognized, let alone rewarded? My daughter works hard and loves her job and I love that she loves her job! Stand-by flying is not an experience for the faint of heart, or those lacking patience, which I admit, I struggle with occasionally. It is getting on a plane that has available seating before taking off--empty seats that haven’t been ... VIEW POST

I am thankful for you.

I am thankful for you. The other day I was talking with my husband about beginning a blog (which I have wanted to do for a long time) He came up with the name Mom2the9’s. We have nine kids together… I loved it! I was completely inspired. So I begin… I’m not a supermodel mom, just average. Just wanted to clarify that “to the 9’s” isn’t necessarily referring to my impeccable style. When my kids were little I was more concerned with comfort over fashion and what would feel the best when I ... VIEW POST

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