Category Archives: family

Alone Time

Posted on August 3, 2021 by JennP

After a year and a half in pandemic mode and a year since my brain surgery, I’ve been having some very rare time to myself. Hospital stays and doctor appointments don’t count as alone time so this is really my … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 12, 2019 by JennP

This day makes me think of all the women who have died in childbirth, or shortly after. Those who chose not to become mothers and those who tried a million times a million ways and couldn’t. I think of the … Continue reading →

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How To Train Your Six Year Old

Posted on April 16, 2019 by JennP

I’ve had a six year old for over a month! I keep meaning to write about this milestone and his birthday celebrations. I never wrote about his 5th birthday, and don’t want the same to happen here. In brief, he … Continue reading →

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Take a Hint

Posted on March 13, 2019 by JennP

Since Wallace was an infant, I’ve had to stand my ground when strangers touch him. I tried to be kind, but sometimes they just didn’t get it. It’s as if people feel entitled to touch, comment on, and intrude upon … Continue reading →

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My Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2019 by JennP

As a single mom by choice who’s been primarily single for this parenting journey, I have made a point to do a little something with Wallace every Valentine’s day. Just for fun, because I can. And let’s not forget, he’s … Continue reading →

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Books Galore!

Posted on December 6, 2018 by JennP

Growing up, my dad worked for Borders and my mom was a teacher. They are both first generation college graduates, but had siblings who also attended college. They are both avid readers and lovers of knowledge. I later worked for … Continue reading →

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Protected: Silver linings?

Posted on October 21, 2018 by JennP

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Protected: Doing Things We Don’t Want To

Posted on October 16, 2018 by JennP

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Protected: Legos

Posted on August 12, 2018 by JennP

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Love Makes a Family

Posted on July 16, 2018 by JennP

My buddy Kristen is raising money so her and her wife, Jes, can adopt their own children. This shouldn’t be the reality of LGBTQ families in 2018, especially with marriage equality, but it is. Many families risk it without second … Continue reading →

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