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Why I Allow My Son to Listen to Eminem

March 11, 2015 By Vicky 29 Comments

Why I Allow My Son to Listen to Eminem

  No one in my immediate family has ever been divorced. To my knowledge, there has never been anyone with a drug or alcohol problem. Following the  loss my 37-year-old cousin who bravely fought Leukemia, the only death we’ve experienced was that  of my 95-year-old grandmother. I’m blessed beyond measure and I know this. However, […]

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Filed Under: Raising two kids Tagged With: boys, Life With Boys, motherhood, parenting, Raising Two Kids

6 Mom-isms Every Mother Should Use, Courtesy of My Mother

March 3, 2015 By Vicky 20 Comments

6 Mom-isms Every Mother Should Use, Courtesy of My Mother

“I will never be like her when I grow up.” Yes, I know. Most adolescent girls have said those words. However, I truly meant them. My mother and I disagreed about everything from  friends & clothes to extracurricular activities, grades, and boys. You name it and we did not see to eye to eye about […]

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Part 2: Fifty Shades of Vocabulary: Talk Dirty to Me

February 12, 2015 By Vicky 9 Comments

Part 2: Fifty Shades of Vocabulary: Talk Dirty to Me

I’ll save the long-winded introduction. (Yes, I’m aware I am in serious need of a course in editing.) So I’m going with facts. 1. I’m not the only who was under the impression that “vanilla” was simply an ice cream flavor or candle scent. 2. I am willing to bet good money there will be […]

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Fifty Shades of Vocabulary: Talk Dirty to Me (Part 1)

February 10, 2015 By Vicky 19 Comments

Fifty Shades of Vocabulary: Talk Dirty to Me (Part 1)

Unless you have been living the life of a recluse, you are aware that “Fifty Shades of Grey” is set to release in movie theaters around the globe in less than 72 hours. Better get your tickets quick. Many theaters have already sold out! (I heard that from a friend, not when I went to buy my own tickets […]

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A Letter to Myself on the Eve of My Wedding

January 21, 2015 By Vicky 16 Comments

In a few hours the months of planning will come to fruition. You’ll be married. But    this is only the beginning, beloved.  Yes, yes. I’m aware that you realize this and you   “know” what you’re getting into.  On some level, you’re correct- everyone who has    been in any sort of relationship knows how […]

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Name 3 reasons your bed might squeak… besides sex

January 14, 2015 By Vicky 10 Comments

Name 3 reasons your bed might squeak… besides sex

  There is no shortage of cringe-worthy moments in my life. There was the time I was at a park with my parents and I turned to lovingly wrap my arms around my father with my tiny 3 foot body, only to look up and find the man on whose legs I was nuzzling with […]

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I’m movin’ on up!

January 7, 2015 By Vicky 22 Comments

I’m movin’ on up!

  Welcome to the new and improved The Pursuit of Normal! See that GIANT yellow box in the right-hand margin, the one that says SUBSCRIBE —— > You need to go do that. Subscribe. Right Now.  Enter your email address so you won’t ever miss one of my posts. I promise no junk mail.  Only […]

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Spike is the kid you don’t want your kid to play with

January 6, 2015 By Vicky 2 Comments

Spike is the kid you don’t want your kid to play with

  “Just because you can swim, does not mean I’m going to let you swim with sharks.” This was one #3 on my mother’s Top 5 Mom’isms list.  It was her creative version of “I trust you.  It’s the other kids I don’t trust.” My brother and I came to hate this particular phrase more […]

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A Letter to Myself on the Eve of My Wedding

January 2, 2015 By Vicky Leave a Comment

A Letter to Myself on the Eve of My Wedding

In a few hours the months of planning will come to fruition. You’ll be married. But this is only the beginning, beloved.  Yes, yes. I’m aware that you realize this and you   “know” what you’re getting into.  On some level, you’re correct- everyone who has been in any sort of relationship knows how difficult […]

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The road to hell is paved with guilt and YouTube videos

December 1, 2014 By Vicky 14 Comments

The road to hell is paved with guilt and YouTube videos

After careful examination I have determined that 63% of my parenting is motivated by guilt. I feel guilty about that. I have also discovered, though, that while guilt isn’t the healthiest of inspirations, it can sometimes lead me to a positive place.  For example…   “Ugh, I feel so guilty for feeding my kids donuts […]

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