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After several years of practicing on cats and dogs, the Makices grew their family two-fold. We’ve captured some of the mistakes (and successes) we have made along the way.

Amy Makice is a social worker actively working on two other family-centered projects, Creative Family Resources and Parenting for Humanity. Amy has a weekly online show on BlogTalkRadio.

Snowman in Hell

When Carter turned 10 last month, he got the complete collection of Calvin & Hobbes comics for this birthday. It shows in his work.

Gifts Accepted

Giving a gift says, “hey- I thought of you when you weren’t here- you stay in my heart.”

Boys, girls, science and marketing.

There’s no surprise that we’re not raising girls who think dangerous science could be fun- we’re too busy telling them cleaning is fun.

Goals for 2010

I’ve been at this crap a long time. 2010 is time for some focus and serenity.

Resolutions

Today is officially my first “run” back to having an uncluttered life. It is just a beginning. 15 miles seems impossible, but I plan on jumping in for as much as I can handle until I can handle more.

Raising a Girl Part 1-A: Response (Rated R for Language)

Mom- do not google. In fact stop reading now- there’s cussing.

Raising a girl Part One: VPILF and Princesses

I’m sure the hormones of early pregnancy played into my reaction- the fact that one of Kevin’s grad school buddies was tweeting about a VPILF probably didn’t warrant tears- but the tears came anyway, accompanied by dagger glares to Kevin for being male and already knowing what VPILF meant.

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