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About atruerarity

Parents of two girls. Bringing home one boy. One boy with Jesus. Loving one other little boy and fundraising to help him go home to a family.

March Meals – Keeping Within the Budget

Budget cycle: February 26-March 24 (4 weeks) Our budget is still $200 a month (4 weeks) for groceries, though there is $25 set aside every month also for the summer produce… which I hope to begin spending on strawberries really … Continue reading

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Welcome To the Awesome House

Click on the pictures to see them bigger: And movies… look at how interactive and mobile Jordan is! So proud of him! And my beautiful girls… they are growing up so fast. Jordan falling asleep: Jordan watching The Wiggles: Jordan … Continue reading

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Crying it Out – And our Continuing Journey as Parents

This is not meant to be critical of anybody’s parenting style. I know parenting, especially crying it out is a touchy subject. Please be respectful in your comments of other parenting styles. We are all learning and there’s nothing here … Continue reading

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For the Grandparents

Hi Mom and Dad! Hi Mom and Dad D! This blog used to be solely for keeping you up to date on your grandchildren. Sorry about all the other stuff. This is a handy place to journal and think out … Continue reading

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Inspired by MaterniT21 – Resources for Expectant Families

This post links to a series of posts discussing the new tests that detect Down syndrome in the first trimester of pregnancy (materniT21). “It is our hope to bring awareness to concerns regarding these tests, as well as bring a … Continue reading

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