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A few hours off: 7 ways to Maximize Mommy Time

October 22, 2013 by Herchel Scruggs 7 Comments

7 simple ways for Moms to take time for themselves

I used to be a military wife until my husband finished his time and left the Navy. Many things are different now but one thing remains the same, he is often overseas. He sacrifices and works in stressful conditions in order to provide the best for his family because he loves us. Which means I take care of the children for months at a time, without help from their dad.  I … [Read more...]

Look it’s Duck Dynasty Man!

October 19, 2013 by Herchel Scruggs 1 Comment

So we were at Golden Corral...yeah I know no good can come of a story with that beginning...thank you again, Lou (my sister).  Since she introduced the littles to this trough they dream of Golden Corral like I dream of Disney.  Given the choice they would probably choose Golden Corral over the freaking happiest place on earth. Weirdos Anyway, back to so we were at Golden … [Read more...]

Karma, dear sister….karma

October 18, 2013 by Herchel Scruggs 5 Comments

I am planning revenge.  I know it's coming.  It is only a matter of time before she has children and then it will be my turn.  I will buy the bulky annoying toys-that-MAKE-NOISE and I haven't forgotten the lawn mower popper. Your kids will start calling you "Jo Mama" too. I simply can't wait.  It's going to go down Emily Thorne style. Ok, maybe not Emily Thorne style.  … [Read more...]

Pea Collection Cups

October 15, 2013 by Herchel Scruggs 1 Comment

Dad aka Grandpa:  Eat the peas (*note the peas are swimming around logs of SPAM in a sea of tomato sauce---i know you are think hmmmmm yummy!)  Your mommy used to eat them all the time when she was little. Me:  No, I didnt.  I hate peas. Dad:  Yes, you did.  I used to make them all the time. Me: You remember those red Tupperware cups we used to have? Me and Kay used to … [Read more...]

Brains over beauty

October 12, 2013 by Herchel Scruggs 6 Comments

  As Piper and I were waiting at the pharmacy for her scripts, the pharmacist struck up a conversation with her. As usual it went something like this: Pharmacist: "you are so cute! Here's a coloring book." Piper: "thank you!" Pharmacist: "Here's a lollipop. You are being so good, pretty girl." Piper: "hehe thank you" Pharmacist: "Here are your prescriptions cutie … [Read more...]

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