Mother’s Day, Schmother’s Day…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ May 13, 2012
I guest blogged over at 5 Minutes For Mom so go over there and read why I want to: "Campaign...
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When Parents Try To Sleep In…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ May 6, 2012
Sunday morning and Mark & I are out cold. Late night movie and a week of activities have taken their...
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Every Game Needs a Streaker…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ May 5, 2012
...I'm so proud. Zeke lifted his shirt and ran across the field yelling, "Look at my belly!" Let's just hope...
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What I learned at Disney’s Social Media Moms Conference:
By Maryellen Hooper
/ May 2, 2012
1. Go to all the parties with your family, but don't let the kids bring a toy sword if there's...
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Naming The Baby…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ April 14, 2012
"Nate & Zeke...we have to name the puppy, do you have any ideas?""Mommy, I think we should call her Sprinkles....
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We Have a New Baby…Yikes!
By Maryellen Hooper
/ April 11, 2012
We really thought we would take more time "off"...but our will was no match for the "melt-your-heart" power Nate &...
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The Hairiest Member Of Our Family…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ March 6, 2012
...(by a very small margin) is our Dublin. She turned 17 years old Feb. 27. That's 119 in dog years!...
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Before I realized what was happening…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ February 26, 2012
...I turned into a stereotype. That's right...I'm officially a SOCCER-MOM. The boys said they wanted to play soccer. Actually, Nate...
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My Son’s New Phase…Luckily, I Don’t Embarrass Easily.
By Maryellen Hooper
/ February 22, 2012
When I picked up Zeke from school, his teachers said, "Yeah, he's been like that all day. What's he doing?"...
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Wrestling a snake to save my son…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ January 23, 2012
First, before I tell this tale, I must remind you of the morbid fear I have had of snakes for...
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Disney Cruising…With a Happy Ending!
By Maryellen Hooper
/ January 18, 2012
When Mark told me he was doing some work on the newest Disney ship called "The Dream" and we were...
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Israel on 3,700 Shekels a Day
By Maryellen Hooper
/ January 11, 2012
When traveling, I find it best to blend in with the locals as best you can. I think I blended:...
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911 Call From My Sons’ School…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ January 8, 2012
It's completely my fault. I was sitting at my computer, talking to my dog. "Dublin, what the heck should I...
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My Kids: Overindulged or Agoraphobic?
By Maryellen Hooper
/ January 5, 2012
At the risk of sounding like an "old" parent: When I was a kid, I got on my bike, met...
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Chicken Attacks Comic…News at 11.
By Maryellen Hooper
/ January 3, 2012
...That's the lead in I heard the news anchor saying in my head when the chicken landed on my head...
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Happy New Year and I’m Sorry.
By Maryellen Hooper
/ January 1, 2012
It's a new year, 2012 to be exact and this is the time we all make resolutions with the best...
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Happy Holidays…???
By Maryellen Hooper
/ December 24, 2011
Riddle Me This:
By Maryellen Hooper
/ October 27, 2011
Question: How many city workers does it take to replace my wind-broken tree? Answer: All of them! No, wait...that didn't...
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More Hair Woes…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ September 2, 2011
Some women friends of mine will get all upset if their husbands don't notice when they get a new outfit;...
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