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My Crazy Awesome Kids

October 12, 2014 by Elaine

One morning recently I took a quick walk through my neighborhood as my exercise for that day.  It was great weather and other people were out and about as well.  On one of the blocks I saw my neighbor friend’s two boys riding their scooters.  As I passed them I said, “Hey guys” and one…

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Filed Under: children, Family, Kids, Motherhood, Parenting

How Could You Be So Harsh?

September 7, 2014 by Elaine

The other day I went to Target to pick up a few a lot of things and I was alone (I KNOW!!) since my babysitter was hanging with the kiddos. You know how it is when you go shopping alone (if you’re a parent), you’re just SO much more relaxed when the only person you have…

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Filed Under: children, Kids, Motherhood, Outings, Parenting, Parents, thoughts

Canadian Fun!

July 21, 2014 by Elaine

I’m leaving for BlogHer on Wednesday so I want to leave some more a kajillion photos from our trip to Canada up before I jet outta her (Get it, “jet” outta here? I know, I’m hilarious). They don’t need a ton of explanation.  You can probably tell from them that we had a wonderful time!   We…

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Filed Under: Canada, children, Family, fun stuff, Photography, traveling, vacation

Happy AND Proud #HappyMamas

February 25, 2014 by Elaine

The other day K came home from school talking about “baby Bennett” and that he had a “bo-bo” the size of an orange in his tummy.  At first I was not completely sure what she was talking about, but of course I had an idea.  Later on that day as I was going through her…

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Filed Under: childhood, children, Happy Mamas, Motherhood

Hamster Bamster

February 4, 2014 by Elaine

What do a nine year-old boy (almost ten!) and a 4 year-old little girl have in common? Some majorly fierce love for the family hamster, that’s what. Y’all, this is seriously THE most loved-on hamster on the planet, I mean it.   She has the opportunity to hang out in the horse barn…   …and…

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Filed Under: childhood, children, Family, Kids, Pets

The Happy Mama Movement Begins!

January 28, 2014 by Elaine

My kids surprise me sometimes.  I mean, actually, they surprise me a lot.  And of course not always in a way I want to be surprised. Sometimes they come around the corner in a Batman mask to purposely surprise me and I pee a little.  That way is definitely not my favorite. And sometimes they…

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Filed Under: childhood, children, Instagram, Kids, Mommy Bloggers, Motherhood, Parenting, Uncategorized

So This Was Christmas

December 30, 2013 by Elaine

It is not often that you see a rainbow and a potential pot of gold in December but see it we did, as the kids and I headed to Texas for Christmas.  Don’t worry, Tim met us there after his weekend of hunting…     As you’ll see in the photos below, a wonderful time…

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Filed Under: Austin, celebrations, children, Family, Holidays, home, Parents

Restless

December 16, 2013 by Elaine

It seems as if Christmas cannot come soon enough for my kids. Last night Tim and I stayed up to finally wrap several gifts and when the children awoke in the morning and saw them under the tree they about lost it.  And wanted it to be Christmas Eve TODAY.  Now.  This minute. It is…

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Filed Under: children, fun stuff, Holidays, Kids, Photography

My Day. How Was Yours?

November 20, 2013 by Elaine

“Would you please not do that?” “Why did you do that?” “Really?!” “Tell your brother you are sorry.” “Well then, we’ll just go home!” “Mom does not respond to whining.” “You want another snack? But you JUST ate.” “No, you may not have another piece of candy.” “Please, just get in the bathroom.” “IF YOU…

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Filed Under: Baby K, children, Motherhood, Parenting, Photography

Over Lunch…

November 12, 2013 by Elaine

I sighed as I opened the fridge door, thinking about the fact that I needed to eat some lunch.  The little girl in the house had already determined she wanted macaroni and cheese so I pulled one of the microwavable packets from our pantry.  The hum of the microwave sounded in the background as I…

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Filed Under: children, girls, Love, Motherhood, writing

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Miss Elaine-ous Me

Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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