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An Open Letter to a Real Housewife

Originally posted at http://stinkerbabies.com.

For those who might not know, Jacqueline Laurita is a cast member of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. She has recently shared that her youngest son, Nicholas, was diagnosed with autism. For more information about the article in People Magazine, click here. For more information…

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Added by Ashley on September 25, 2012 at 5:07pm — No Comments

This is Switzerland. Leave your weapons at the door.

One of my oldest and dearest friends is expecting her first baby. We celebrated this weekend by throwing her a baby shower. She was overwhelmed with adorable little outfits and the latest and greatest baby gear.

But with the way things have been going lately?…

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Added by Ashley on June 3, 2012 at 6:45pm — No Comments

You know it's time for separate baths when...

Because April is Autism Awareness Month, my MOPS group asked me and a fellow autism mom to share with the group during the "Mommy Moment." Our assignment was to share some autism facts and a funny behavior story or two.

Hmm. Which story to tell... I thought it would be easy but I had a hard time deciding.

I thought maybe I could talk about Caleb's …

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Added by Ashley on April 17, 2012 at 9:01am — No Comments

Ninja Skillz

It's been a long, long, long, long ~~week~~ ~~month~~ year. Tuesday night was especially trying because I lost my mind enough to try a Chick-Fil-A "Family Night." With both kids. On my own. (Is it Jake's summer break yet?…

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Added by Ashley on April 11, 2012 at 10:12pm — 1 Comment

We Will Not Go Quietly: Autism Families Scammed out of Pepsi-Funded Service Dogs

(Originally posted at http://stinkerbabies.com)

[Editor’s note: These are the facts as I have them. I welcome any response or rebuttal from Pepsi, Global Giving, or Animals for Autism. That would actually be a nice change. Also, keep updated via Stinker Babies on facebook and twitter for links to news media coverage!]

This is a story about ten families who had no idea they were about to be joined…

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Added by Ashley on January 5, 2012 at 2:22pm — 2 Comments

Here's Your Sign

(Originally posted at http://stinkerbabies.com)

Saturday morning, we were up before the sun. Strike 1 for the day if you ask me.

It was 25 degrees. Strike 2.

We were taking part in the great American tradition of yard sales. You know, when we get tired of our junk that's…

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Added by Ashley on January 25, 2011 at 9:20am — No Comments

Sandbox Treasure: It's So Not What You Think.

It never goes quite like we expect.

Our little family went our separate ways today with Jake and Caleb at their schools, Grace with my mother-in-law, and me at home reading a new book cleaning out the junk room to get ready for our yard sale on Saturday.

We all got home at about the same time on this absolutely beautiful Florida afternoon. Blue skies and 63 degrees demands some outdoor playing time. Jake and…

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Added by Ashley on January 19, 2011 at 10:18pm — No Comments

I'd like to thank the Academy...

No really. I would so love to be able to thank the Academy.

I watched the Golden Globes last night. I knew I probably shouldn't have, but I did it anyway. And, sure enough, just like any other time I watch the Oscars or SAGs (or any number of other awards shows), I felt that taptaptap on my…

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Added by Ashley on January 17, 2011 at 10:30am — No Comments

Dear Toyota, You tick me off!

Ugh. I'm so annoyed! Prepare for PMS-induced rant.

So the hubby and I were watching TV the other night and we saw two or three commercials that came across so arrogant, snotty or just plain rude. Since when did brattiness sell?

The worst commercials of all were the new ads for the…

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Added by Ashley on January 11, 2011 at 1:05am — No Comments

Well. That sure happened sooner than I expected.

(Originally posted at http://stinkerbabies.com)

The other day, my mailman got an earful of bad singing. Loud bad singing. Really loud! Caleb was at school and Grace was at G-momma's house. Jake was working in the garage. I was doing housework. And…

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Added by Ashley on January 8, 2011 at 11:16pm — No Comments

Ohhh back to school, back to school...

(Originally posted at http://stinkerbabies.com)

I've had that crazy song stuck in my head since yesterday. I even woke up a few times in the middle of the night and it was bouncing around my otherwise empty mind. I guess I was anxious about waking up in time to get Caleb out the door for his first day back.

We definitely did not end last semester on a high note. (You can read all about those good times… Continue

Added by Ashley on January 4, 2011 at 5:22pm — No Comments

Curiosity Killed Mama's Sanity

Okay, so Caleb has reached that age of curiosity about, well, everything. He didn't ease us into this stage, either. He just jumped right in with both feet and questions about death.

"Mama, what does dead mean?" Ummm... "Mama, dead is when you fall asleep on the ground." Well...no, not quite.

I didn't want him to see someone pass out or (more… Continue

Added by Ashley on January 3, 2011 at 12:53pm — 1 Comment

Air Your Archives: Thank God for Epidurals!

Another fun link-up hosted by The King and Eye! This "Air Your Archives" called for a post that let you get to know me better. I don't really have one that fits exactly, but here's one that I wrote in June, just before Caleb's 4th birthday.

I've been… Continue

Added by Ashley on January 2, 2011 at 3:06pm — No Comments

Good Riddance to 2010

(Originally posted at http://stinkerbabies.com)

I think there's only been one other year that I've been this happy to see end. That was 2008 when we lost Mamaw (I flippin' hate cancer's guts) and my husband lost his job when I was six weeks from delivering…

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Added by Ashley on January 1, 2011 at 9:01pm — No Comments

"I Could Really Use..."

(Originally posted on http://stinkerbabies.com)

Every Monday morning, my local Moms Like Me site posts a new game to get us thinking. This morning, the challenge was to finish the statement, "I could really use..." About twenty things popped into my head at the same time, from the absurd to the deadly…

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Added by Ashley on December 13, 2010 at 1:58pm — No Comments

Getting Schooled

Can someone please tell me where my sweet little baby might be? I seem to have lost her and this sassy little girl has taken over her body. I mean, we're talking rolling of the eyes and death looks and everything. I expected attitude from her as a tween (and goodness knows I deserve it after my own preteen years), but not as a 20-month-old. Good grief. When did this happen?…

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Added by Ashley on December 12, 2010 at 12:21am — No Comments