Category Archives: KIDS!!?!?

Sleep Training

Posted on November 29, 2017 by mendenhallbear

One of our family traditions is to let the kids sleep in the family room on holidays and weekends. This is something we started with K when she very small. They get to pick one kid’s movie to watch and … Continue reading →

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Boy or puppy?

Posted on November 15, 2017 by mendenhallbear

So, this charming little fellow is our newest addition to the family. He was born just over a year ago and I have to confess that I never really understood the phrase “He’s all boy.” I do now. M was … Continue reading →

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Toddler dilemmas

Posted on March 31, 2017 by mendenhallbear

A few days ago, I let Little Miss E walk back home from the school. We had just finished registering CJ for Kindergarten and they both needed a run. So I turned them loose to run home. Now E  wants … Continue reading →

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Kids and homework

Posted on February 6, 2017 by mendenhallbear

Kids are tricky things. What works for one kid doesn’t always work for another. Their personalities vary so much that what is funny to one isn’t so funny to another. M hates doing homework, but he’s diligent about it. If … Continue reading →

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Moment of pride

Posted on October 7, 2016 by mendenhallbear

This is one of those moments that makes me so proud of my daughter. Our school, like many schools, does a Box Tops competition. The classes collect Box Tops from various groceries and turn them in to the school. The … Continue reading →

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Time flies

Posted on September 19, 2016 by mendenhallbear

It really does, whether I’m having fun or not. 😦 There has been a lot going on. I keep meaning to post the little tidbits and gems, plus the experiences of life, but taking a nap is higher on my … Continue reading →

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My foot

Posted on June 27, 2016 by mendenhallbear

We had a family reunion on Saturday. It was a lot of fun! We got to go to grandma and grandpa’s house down in Delta and there were a lot of people there. I didn’t know who some of them … Continue reading →

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The random joys of parenting

Posted on May 6, 2016 by mendenhallbear

Every now and then, as a parent, you find bits of random joy and humor in life. You learn to live for those moments of sunshine and giggles, because when they do arrive, you get to capture them on camera … Continue reading →

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Charlotte’s Web and death

Posted on April 3, 2016 by mendenhallbear

M came home from the school the other day and seemed okay, though a little pensive. We sat down after an afternoon snack to do his homework and I watched as his face just fell. His chest started to heave … Continue reading →

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My little forgery artist

Posted on March 30, 2016 by mendenhallbear

I know it happens to almost all kids eventually. That fateful moment that they try to forge a parent’s signature. Some do better than others, others get caught in the act, others get caught when the teacher calls and notifies … Continue reading →

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