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		<title>&#8220;Merry Christmas Is Over&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/12/27/merry-christmas-is-over/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone think there should be a holiday celebrating the end of a holiday? I believe most of mankind would benefit from a mandatory resting period beginning no later than the evening of December 25th, after the kids have been strapped down into bed, their bodies having begun withdrawal from 48 hours of sugar-induced hyperactivity.  As [...]


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		<title>Mixed Media Messages</title>
		<link>http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/05/12/mixed-media-messages/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 09:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Okay.  Those of you readers who have not been around young(ish) kids for quite some time will most likely not understand this post.  I apologize in advance.  But I feel it is my obligation to make what I consider a &#8216;public service announcement&#8217;. During my stint as a stay-at-home mom I have observed many things [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/01/07/i-did-it-again-folks/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: I did it again, folks.'>I did it again, folks.</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/03/16/anticipation/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Anticipation'>Anticipation</a></li>
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		<title>A Message From Heaven</title>
		<link>http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/04/16/a-message-from-heaven/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/04/16/a-message-from-heaven/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed that if you listen hard enough the answers we are seeking are out there?  Sure, they come in various forms.  Sometimes they&#8217;re obvious and often they&#8217;re not so obvious but they are there all the same.  On my journey towards a healthier self I&#8217;ve realized that I&#8217;ve got plenty of questions.  [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/02/04/a-childs-dreams/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: A Child&#8217;s Dreams'>A Child&#8217;s Dreams</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/02/02/my-dog-has-issues/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: My dog has issues.'>My dog has issues.</a></li>
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		<title>The Golden Rule&#8230;or something like it.</title>
		<link>http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/04/08/the-golden-rule-or-something-like-it/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/04/08/the-golden-rule-or-something-like-it/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, I absolutely amaze myself.  Just when I think I might possibly be getting most things right in this parenting business I realize I couldn&#8217;t be any more wrong.    I try so hard at being a parent with forethought&#8230;a parent who not only considers the current consequences of both my own and my children&#8217;s actions but [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/04/16/a-message-from-heaven/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: A Message From Heaven'>A Message From Heaven</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/05/12/mixed-media-messages/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Mixed Media Messages'>Mixed Media Messages</a></li>
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		<title>Just a Guy in a Suit</title>
		<link>http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/03/15/just-a-guy-in-a-suit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/03/15/just-a-guy-in-a-suit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been a long winter around here.  Although our grounds have yet to (and probably will never) be christened with snow we&#8217;ve definitely felt the effects of dark days and rainy nights.  For the most part we&#8217;ve been homebound and coming up with new ways to play Chutes &#8216;n Ladders.  Have you ever played this game?  [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/02/04/a-childs-dreams/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: A Child&#8217;s Dreams'>A Child&#8217;s Dreams</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/02/02/my-dog-has-issues/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: My dog has issues.'>My dog has issues.</a></li>
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		<title>A Boy and His First Love</title>
		<link>http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/03/01/a-boy-and-his-first-love/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/03/01/a-boy-and-his-first-love/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I gave birth to my little guy I knew he would be a &#8220;binkie&#8221; baby.  How did I know this?  Because, I have absolutely no problem with a little bit of &#8216;forced&#8217; attachment.  From the get-go, I stuck that plug in Jack&#8217;s mouth at the first sign of trouble.  He&#8217;d barely manage to squeak out [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2009/09/07/labor-of-love/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Labor of Love'>Labor of Love</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2009/10/13/my-baby-boy-is-3-years-old/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: My baby boy is 3 years old!'>My baby boy is 3 years old!</a></li>
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		<title>Reinventing History</title>
		<link>http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/02/23/reinventing-history/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I made an interesting discovery a few days ago.  I detected a weakness, saw a challenge and then experienced a moment of resigned understanding.  Allow me to explain&#8230; This weekend I sat chatting with some other first-grade moms during Avery&#8217;s basketball game (by the way, still waiting for a basket&#8230;at her current rate of skillbuilding [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2009/08/25/suggestions-please/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Suggestions please&#8230;How to Keep a Little Boy Busy'>Suggestions please&#8230;How to Keep a Little Boy Busy</a></li>
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		<title>My Prayers Have Finally Been Answered</title>
		<link>http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/02/11/my-prayers-have-finally-been-answered/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/02/11/my-prayers-have-finally-been-answered/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shhh.  Can you hear that?  Yep, you got it.  It&#8217;s the angels singing, rejoicing a true miracle here on Earth.  And if you listen real closely you&#8217;ll hear a whimsical tinkling, porcelain music to my soul.  The sound of my son not peeing his pants.  Hallelujah! I feel like this moment has been a long time coming.  [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2009/10/19/hes-gone-too-far-more-potty-training-woes/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: He&#8217;s gone too far&#8230;more potty training woes.'>He&#8217;s gone too far&#8230;more potty training woes.</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/01/15/i-spoke-way-too-soon/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: I Spoke (Way) Too Soon.'>I Spoke (Way) Too Soon.</a></li>
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		<title>Happy Birthday Angel!</title>
		<link>http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/02/09/happy-birthday-angel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wow.  Today my little missy turns 7 years old.  It&#8217;s bittersweet and excitement all wrapped up into one sweet little birthday package.  I recognize that Avery is only one day older than she was yesterday but today feels very different.  You always hear the cliche, &#8220;I swear it was just yesterday that&#8230;&#8221;  Honestly, I wouldn&#8217;t necessarily [...]


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		<title>Mama Bear</title>
		<link>http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/02/05/mama-bear/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/2010/02/05/mama-bear/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I had an interesting thing happen today which caused my baser instinct to come roaring through my otherwise gentile personality.  Ahem.  What?  My daughter, Avery, is in the first grade and attends public school.  Every morning I pick out her clothes because if her daily ensemble were up to her she&#8217;d probably wear her ripped [...]


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