This is a political post. Yes, I know I said they would be rare, but I'm fired up.  I have stated a number of times that I am a walking oxymoron.  My liberal friends laugh and say, “You should be a liberal,” and my conservative friends often just look at me with their mouths hanging open while I discuss being anti- vaccine or pro-natural childbirth. The reality is this:  I am a conservative and I believe in individual responsibility, economic freedom, and limited government.…

Yesterday my little girl got her ears pierced. We did it with her cousins; it was exciting and thrilling for her and she hardly cried at all. Proud Mama moment. In spite of this, I’m left feeling sad. Like a part of my baby’s innocence is now gone, never to return. It’s like she’s growing up and I made a conscious effort today to assist in that. I know its silly, but it’s how I feel. I cling to her innocence. I love when she needs my cuddles and I savor every time she cries and I’m able to…

One day Stephanie and I were talking about what she needs. As…

Lately I have been struggling with my food choices. I love unhealthy food- aka. crappy food! I love cheddar cheese, white sour dough bread, shrimp, Chipotle burritos, pasta, butter, desserts, and so forth. While some people may not view this type of food as crap, I know it is. When I eat it, my body becomes weak and unhealthy. I am searching for a balance.

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