Category Archives: Parenthood
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Conversations with Eli: Skinned Knees and Good Fwriends
3April 9, 2013 by mamacravings
“I falls down today and I huwrted my knees at school. Boths of ‘dem.” “How dreadful! I’m sorry you got …
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What Cake Taught me about Parenting
24March 5, 2013 by mamacravings
“I want cake,” his request was quiet and calm. 2 year-old Eli has only had cake on a few occasions, …
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Is it Worth it?: DIY Valentine’s Day Cards
4February 11, 2013 by mamacravings
Valentine’s Day is an over $17 billion dollar industry in the U.S. alone according to USA Today. While I’m a …
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Conversations with Eli: Abstract Play-Dough Art
14February 4, 2013 by mamacravings
“Mama, Wills you makes a pi-dre out of muh Play Dough?” “Repeat what I’m making please.” “A PIIII-DRRREE. You knows. …
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Is it Worth it?: DIY Fabric Softener
21January 31, 2013 by mamacravings
Last week, mamacravings’ new series “Is it Worth it?” was introduced. I dove into the DIY of making laundry soap. …
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Another Disappointment: Another Negative Pregnancy Test
35January 25, 2013 by mamacravings
Another disappointment. But You are not disappointed. You are not surprised. You comfort me through the tears and through the …
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Conversations with Eli: Proper Dinner Attire
14January 8, 2013 by mamacravings
“Elijah. You joining the dinner table is going to require underwear.” “Deal. I puts on ‘da un-wears, but I’s not …
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A Quiet Magic Moment
14January 5, 2013 by mamacravings
There are those quiet, magic moments. The moment where he crawls into my lap. He sighs quietly and wraps his …
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Conversations with Eli: Eli the Doctor
8January 3, 2013 by mamacravings
“Mama, where’s vit-da-mins?” “In the cabinet.” “It’s times to take vit-da-mins. ‘Tome on. Get ‘dem out.” “Here they are.” “O’tay. …
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Conversations with Eli: Big Baby Boy
13December 13, 2012 by mamacravings
“Come here, Baby Bear.” “I’s a big boy.” “You are. May I still call you “Baby Bear”‘? “Wells, I …
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