You can tell Spring is here

Well..at least I think it is.  I know, I know…you are thinking: “Sure, Danielle, you have thought this before.”  And I have to admit I’ve been fooled into thinking this a few times now, but I am feeling a shift.  It looks like we have some 70’s in our future for a few days now.  [...]

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How do I define Motherhood?

The fabulous photo contest at 5minutesformom got me thinking….how do I really define motherhood?

This could be an incredibly long post….  I entered one photo already.  Such a beautiful image of my not-quite-2-year-old daughter in her last days as an only child.  The picture speaks volumes to me about the connection between a mother and child.  It [...]

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My vision of motherhood

The lovely ladies at 5minutesformom are hosting a fantastic contest…a $1000 for the picture that captures the best motherhood-inspired picture.  I felt compelled to throw a favorite in the ring.

There is a beauty and innocence to this picture.  It was taken when I was pregnant with Cooper.  It shows the bond my sweet girl and [...]

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Silence is NOT always Golden

Whoever said ‘Silence is Golden’ clearly does not have small children roaming around their homes.
Don’t get me wrong…I love the quiet as much as the next Mommy, but I don’t trust it.
Take for example 2 recent mornings:
I’ll paint you a mental picture of the first….I’m doing a little cleaning up around the house while the [...]

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Blog Etiquette

I’m sure this comes as a tremendous surprise for you, but blog etiquette is not my forte.  I’m an expert at, well….being a Mommy, I guess.  Scratch that.  Kiddos just shook their heads at me in shame.  One more thing to work on…but for now, I’m confused about blogging.
Rest assured, I am learning, but in [...]

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I’m mad at Gymboree

I’m mad.  I hate that ‘taken advantage of’ feeling.  That is how I feel. And judging by the support from random mommys after I left the store, I am not alone.
Here’s the back story.  I promise to make it brief.
1) I really do love the clothes in Gymboree, but don’t shop their too often b/c [...]

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The 20:10 Argument

This post is also known as ‘Logic and Little Kids don’t always mix”
I’m certain you have had one of these moments.  A moment when you can’t seem to explain something to your child…a moment when they simply refuse to accept the fact that you really do know what you are talking about! In my house [...]

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And the Winner is….

Thank you so very much to everyone who entered my Bloggy Giveaway. I was thrilled to hear from 300 of you….and your feedback, your constructive criticism, and your compliments were so helpful (have to be honest….the compliments were my favorite! Just kidding!) The recommendations for ways to improve my blog and www.ExtraordinaryMommy.com were tremendous. I [...]

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Here’s the deal – I’m in heaven

I still have the headache, but my children having been playing together beautifully..which is almost like not having a headache at all (or at least someone cutting the pain in half!)
Let me show you:
This is Mini and Coop wrestling on her bed.

Yes…still wrestling…and NOT fighting.  I repeat, NOT FIGHTING.

And this is Mini being a heavenly [...]

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Little bit crabby

You’d think a Saturday morning would be enough to inspire a little joy, right?
But, I’m not feeling it.  Could be the headache I’ve had for a few days now.  Could be the kiddos fighting and yelling at each other (not a remedy for a headache, by the way), could be that it is back to [...]

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