Keeping My Shhh Together

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My Favorite Leftover Turkey Recipes!!

Anyone in your family complain when they have to eat leftovers day in and day out until they are gone??  Well I may have some recipes that won’t leave your pallet bored!   Turkey Fried Rice The trick to this one is making the rice ahead of time, so either make the rice the day before or make it in the morning and place it into the refrigerator until you are ready to use it for dinner.…

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M.O.M is a dirty word!

I remember when my husband and I started dating and we talked about everything on the planet… except this!!!! My husband, David, and I have successfully completed potty training!!!!! HOORAY!  Seriously, it kind of feels like we won an Oscar!  As we were sitting on our couch chatting and catching up on our day, when we found ourselves in an elaborate, and very descriptive, conversation about our…

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Halloween fun 🎃🎃👻🦇👧🏼 #halloween2017 #aspengrace #family #keepingmyshhhtogether

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Pumpkin patch fun 🎃🎃👻 #coloradoliving #halloween #pumpkinpatch #familymatters

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It's always the little things that he does that melt my heart ❤️❤️ #husbandandwife #ilovehim #alwaysandforever

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As a child who was in school in the early 90’s, I remember starting each day placing my hand over my heart and reciting a pledge that children today know nothing about.  We were told that doing so was a sign of respect for our country.  Then as I grew up I remember the chill in the air around us, sitting in the stands, watching our high school football team standing tall and proud while the anthem was being sung.  It was a powerful feeling knowing that every game, both sides, unified for 5 minutes while a talented singer hit those high octaves.

Respect:  

“deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or   something considered   to have certain rights or privileges; proper acceptance or courtesy;   acknowledgment:”

Deference:

“respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc.,of another.  respectful or courteous regard:in deference to his wishes.”

I now am in my 30’s and watch the news in horror.  No longer does our nation feel unified.  We are losing our traditions, our dignities, and our respect for one another. Is  our First Amendment still a right?

Right: 

“that which is due to anyone by just claim, legal guarantees, moral principles, etc.:”

I can honestly say that I didn’t realize the origin of “The Star Spangled Banner” prior to writing this.  I just knew I had my own opinion of what has been making national news.  Now knowing how it began I have to say that I do not agree with the athletes who are choosing to sit while it is being played.

The anthem to me is not only a tradition,  but a sign of respect for the people who’s lives have been lost in war and who are still fighting  for our social justices.  A part of showing that respect is “deferring” all other opinion, prejudices, and reasoning to honor the many who, were, and are, standing on a battlefield rather than a ball field.  

Children younger and younger are being taught to stand up for what “right”, but what if what is “right” is putting aside differences in opinion to respect a tradition for a measly 5 minutes. Why not take that time to stand in silence to honor the brave, to pray to the God who you believe in, or to meditate on the game to be played.

I am now a mom and completely SICK and tired of hearing all the whining in the news today.  Guess what America… racism will always be present as long as you choose to speak that word.  You want to make a change in the world… then stop hating each other.  Teach our young children to RESPECT everyone.  Stop defining yourselves and your peers by the color of skin and just call fellow american’s, AMERICAN.  Oh, and put your big boy/girl pants on and stand up in respect for your fellow american’s who are dying on foreign land so you can get paid your millions of dollars.  You can’t handle that JOB… then get your ass back in school and find another career!

  Sincerely :

The mom who’s teaching her child to respect!

To ALL Professional Athletes: As a child who was in school in the early 90's, I remember starting each day placing my hand over my heart and reciting a pledge that children today know nothing about.  

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Pretty certain I have issues 😂😂😂😂😂😎😳 #keepingmyshhhtogether #momlife #ocdproblems #loveit

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Ever make your own laundry detergent?? #momlife #mom #keepingmyshhhtogether #cleanerproducts #worksgreat #laundryday

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I'm Failing as a Mom!

I’m Failing as a Mom!

OK…. I have just had a parenting BREAKTHOUGH!!!  (If you have already had “your’s” please just pretend that I was the first :)) How many times have you been in public and someone has told you that your child is your “Mini Me”? Well for me it has happened A LOT! Even before I imagined having a child my friends would make comments about how great of a mom I would be one day.  Talk about pressure! I…

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Too proud to accept hand me downs?? So was I 😳. Oh boy was I missing out!! Check out my blog www.badmomwife.com to check out some fun recipes and activities for your littles

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She's an awesome parent.... not too sure about myself 😂😂