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Why We Don’t Do Summer School

I start counting down the days to summer break as soon as school starts in the fall. Being a parent of school-age children can be exhausting. Being a parent of a child with special needs on a school IEP is a whole different ballgame. Both of my children are on IEPs. …

Michelle TuckerMay 12, 2021

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Our Dyslexic Journey

I decided to write this post just in case someone out there is having some of the same school struggles as we’ve had. I want to share our dyslexic journey experience, so maybe someone starting this journey will be made aware of some of the things I wish I learned…

Michelle TuckerJuly 19, 2019

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Happy Monday! We’re still taking it slow after a...

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Jun 27

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Happy Monday! We’re still taking it slow after a very scary experience this weekend. Audrey was at horse lessons and got in the the middle of two horses fighting with eachother. It resulted with her getting kicked in the chin and the leg. Nothing is broken and she is doing much better. She is just super sore, bruised, and cut up a bit.

I am so thankful that her dad was right there and was able to pull her out before anything worse could happen. he also got kicked in the mess of everything. It’s these moments that really make you realize how your entire life can be shattered in just an instant. My kids have gotten more hugs and kisses than they ever thought possible this weekend. Does anyone know of any plastic bubbles I can buy to keep my kids in for the foreseeable future? #momlife #realmomlife #momlife❤️

Please tell me that she will always want to match ...

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Jun 24

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Please tell me that she will always want to match with her mom! I know my days are numbered, so I take it when I can get it.

This is the first summer where I’m feeling that both of my kids are now “older..” You know, wanting to do their own thing and that thing not involving their parents. 😭 I am trying to find balance in this new tween/teen stage of our lives. I guess if I can get a “yes” to a matching outfit and photo that is considered a win, right?

I’ve linked our outfits on my Liketoknow. The shop link is in the bio and in my stories. #mommyandmefashion #momanddaughtergoals #momanddaughterdress #momlifeunplugged

How indecisive are you? I don’t know why, but ...

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Jun 21

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How indecisive are you? I don’t know why, but I’ve become so indecisive lately. From everything like where we should vacation to what I should make for dinner. These stupid decisions are even keeping me up at night!

I was even on the fence about whether I should keep this dress or not! I am glad I kept it because I ended up absolutely loving it, and it’s seriously under 30 bucks! It was a no brainer. Is anyone else having problems making even little decisions lately?

I’ve linked this dress on my liketoknow if you want to check it out. I Think it’s only $27 and comes in a bunch of different colors. Link in bio. #summerdresses #mombrain #lifeover40 #whatiweartoday

Los Angeles visit photo dump.
I can’t ...

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Jun 15

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Los Angeles visit photo dump.
I can’t believe how much we crammed into four days!

We visited Universal Studios, spent time with old friends, walked around Hollywood and showed the kids our old stomping grounds, and ended up getting last minute tickets for Disneyland! Seriously, I need a vacation from the vacation! Do you ever come home from a vacation more tired than before you went? #familyvacay #socal #hollywood #visitlosangeles #disneylandcalifornia #universalstudioshollywood

Happy Anniversary to us! We and the kids are in ...

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Jun 12

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Happy Anniversary to us! We and the kids are in Los Angeles for a few days seeing the sights, visiting with old friends, and hitting some amusement parks.
Luckily, we were able to sneak away for a nice dinner to celebrate 22 years. I’m still having a hard time believing it’s been 22 years! I guess time flies when you’re having fun. #happyanniversarymylove #happyaniversary

What are your summer plans? Can you believe we ...

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Jun 7

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What are your summer plans? Can you believe we don’t have all of ours nailed down yet!?! We’ve had so much going on that I just never found the time to sit down and solidify them. I guess we will figure them out sooner or later.

On another summer note, I wanted to share the absolute best pair of jean shorts that I’ve ever found. I usually wear sundresses all summer but I think these may be my new summer staple. They are so soft and stretchy that they almost don’t even feel like jeans. They also look fantastic on! I have them linked on my “shop the gram” in the link in my bio and in my stories. #summerstyles #summervibes #corvettegirl #stayingblonde

High School here we come!
Today was 8th grade...

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Jun 4

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High School here we come!
Today was 8th grade graduation. I am so proud of this guy and the young man he has become.

School has never come easy for him, but he has never given up. I am so excited to see what the future holds for you. #momlifebestlife #8thgradegraduation #dyslexiaawareness #proudmama

It’s official, I no longer have a child in ...

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Jun 2

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It’s official, I no longer have a child in elementary school. 😭

It’s so weird when certain chapters of your life close. In some ways I am ready, in others, not at all. I am sure going to miss these “little kid” years. Congratulations, my sweet girl. Middle school here you come. #graduation #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #elementaryschool

I hugged my kids extra hard this morning before ...

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May 25

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I hugged my kids extra hard this morning before school. I hugged them extra tight again after school.

My heart is broken for those parents who’ll never again hug their children because of yet another senseless school shooting.

I am so angry and upset that I’m finding it hard to express exactly how I’m feeling. How is this still a thing? Why has nothing been done? How have shootings become so normal?

No one should have to worry about their child being shot at school. Something needed to be done about this decades ago, but here we are still dealing with the same problem that seems to be only getting worse and even more commonplace.

I recently read that gun related deaths are now the leading cause of death in children under the age of 19. Are you kidding me? Enough is enough already. #prayforuvalde

Do you have a certain color you tend to wear when ...

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May 24

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Do you have a certain color you tend to wear when it’s hot out?

According to the thermostat on my car it’s a cool 98 degrees here today. When it’s hot out I tend to wear yellow. I don’t know why, but that’s what I do. My mom got me this cute purse for Christmas, and I just got this fun bucket hat yesterday. I have them both linked in my bio and in my stories. Stay cool everyone! #yellow #buckethats #summerstyles

Do you need a dark room when you sleep? When I ...

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May 17

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Do you need a dark room when you sleep? When I was younger I could pretty much sleep through anything. Now, as soon as the sun starts peeking through, I’m up.
While I was sick last week, I got the rest I needed thanks to this awesome @sleepout curtain.

It’s a lightweight, portable curtain that goes over any window or opening to block out unwanted light. I can’t tell you how awesome it would have been to have these when my kid’s were still at a napping age! Right now if you use STAYINGBLONDE10 you will receive 10% off your order. Sleep Out is also running a promotion right now for a chance to win a free trip to one of our beautiful national parks! More info in the link in my bio. #sleepoutdays #trysleepout

Happy Mother’s Day! I found a way to get a ...

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May 8

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Happy Mother’s Day! I found a way to get a Mother’s Day photo with my kids even though I’m stuck in my room with Covid!

I’m so bummed. I’ve made it 2 1/2 years without getting this stupid virus, but now I guess it’s my turn. Honestly, I almost knew in my gut that I was going to get it when I got on that plane and everyone was coughing around me and no one had a mask on. Ugh. #happymothersday #covidmothersday #boocovid

Well crud. First time flying anywhere since they ...

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May 7

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Well crud. First time flying anywhere since they lifted the mask mandates, and guess who is now home sick?! Ugh.

If you watched my stories you saw that my trip home was quite the debacle. I ended up getting stuck in Dallas for a while and finally got home at about 3 AM. I woke up the next morning instantly with a horrible sore throat, headache, cough at all the other fun stuff. Unfortunately it has only gotten worse. So I’m off to the doctor today.

This is my first time I think that I’ve been sick in probably three years! So I don’t know if I’m just a baby, or if it’s just hitting me harder than usual. #sickie #traveling

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