You want to hear something really embarrassing? When I first got on Facebook (yes, I’ll admit, it’s my newest addiction) I found my 22 year old niece and “friended” her.  She accepted, and then about 2 weeks later, removed me from her “friends” list!

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From the “Out-of-the-Mouths-of-Babes file”. Check out what 2nd graders had to say about their moms and dads here…I dare you not to smile.

What kind of little girl was your mom?
1. My Mom has always been my mom and none of that other stuff.
2. I don’t know because I wasn’t there, but my guess would be pretty bossy.
3. They say she used to be nice.

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Update: The father who dropped off his 9 children under the Safe Haven law has spoken to the press about why he left his kids at the hospital. Sadly, his wife died 17 months ago, leaving him to care for his children, and he was not able to financially, emotionally and mentally take care of them. You can read his story here. Other children have been left at hospitals since the Safe Haven law went into effect, and Nebraska lawmakers are currently working to clarify its meaning — and also are encouraging parents to seek outside help before abandoning their children.

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Yesterday, I performed a minor miracle in my living room. I actually got my son to want to go to school.

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