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Then They Do [Video]

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:26:47 +0000

It’s almost back to school time, and I always get a little sad this time of year. I don’t want them to go back! Everyone warned me that time speeds by when you have little ones, and they weren’t kidding. I truly think I’ve appreciated and enjoyed them so far…I just want to stop time [...]

Meet Paddy – Another Thing That Poops In My House

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:42:05 +0000

So, let’s count. 2 dogs. 1 cat. Several fish. Lizards finally died. Now, Paddy, the green cheeked conure. I used to make fun of people like me. Of course, that was before I had kids who love animals. All Gracie wanted was a bird for her birthday. I went to the pet store and found [...]

Summer IS Here – I Can Prove It! [Audio]

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:32:25 +0000

Yes, I know it’s snowing, and I am completely aware of the Winter Storm Warning. But, I saw a sure sign of summer yesterday. Actually, my kids heard it.My kids were playing after school at the playground with their friends and one of the parents. I always send a phone along with Emma, just [...]

Lost Retainer – "I Swear I Had It!"

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:38:11 +0000

One down, and I assume several to go. My daughter, Emma, just got her retainer after getting her braces off. That was a couple of weeks ago. We have already lost a retainer. We noticed it last night, right before bed. We turned the house upside down trying to find it with no luck. I [...]

Absolutely Incredible Kid Day!

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:58:11 +0000

Every parent I know loves to brag on their kids, and today is the day to do it! It’s Absolutely Incredible Kid Day! I am going to brag on mine… My Emma has the kindest heart I’ve ever seen. She cares for her brother and sister and is overly generous. She is smart, funny, athletic, [...]

Single Parents – I Salute You!

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:52:06 +0000

My husband has been out of town for a week now. I am used to having him around. We are that family that does just about everything together, and always have the kids with us. I know how blessed I am, and truly appreciate it every day. With two of us, it’s pretty easy. This [...]

My Sweet Little Hoarders – What's In Your Closet?

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:52:13 +0000

I used to be organized…and rested…and I used to wear real clothes more often than sweats. I even used to put make up on every day and sit down to eat. Three kids later, I am sometimes hanging on by my fingernails. That’s been the case since Christmas. The kids’ closets were so bad, I [...]

My Daughter Would Kill Me If She Knew I Was Sharing These Embarrassing "Kid-isms"

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:59:10 +0000

My oldest, Emma, turns 10 today. Double digits! How did this happen so quickly?

I remember the day I found out I was pregnant with her...the day the doctor told me I was having a little girl...the day I went into labor, and of course, the moment I held her in my arms.

Wedding Fun – Mommy Memos

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:41:30 +0000

We had another fun Montana weekend, this time at a wedding. It was kind of nice to be in a cabin with just the five of us.

I had one of those proud mom weekends. Several people came up to me and said how well behaved my kids are, which is the nicest thing you can say to me! I am not the Mom who thinks my kids are always perfect

Trying New Things – Mommy Memos

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:38:23 +0000

My oldest, Emma, is a great kid. She has a heart of gold and is fun, kind, and compassionate. She is also the kid who wants to try every sport…usually just until she gets the uniform, and then wants to quit. What I am finding, is that she doesn’t want to compete in any sports [...]

Who's The Boss – Mommy Memos

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:12:41 +0000

There’s always one parent who is the “alpha,” and I think we found out who it is in our house last night…and it’s not much of a surprise. I was upstairs getting ready for bed, and my husband Mike was downstairs trying, unsuccessfully, to get the kids to pick up, turn off the t.v., and [...]

It's The Ice Cream Man! – Mommy Memos

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:09:36 +0000

Why is it that my kids can’t hear me when I ask them to pick up their toys or put their plate in the sink, but can be outside playing, and hear the slight music of the ice cream truck from a mile away? Two, wide eyed, breathless girls ran into the house last night [...]

The Joys Of Pregnancy – Mommy Memos

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:30:58 +0000

Our receptionist, and all around hard worker, Kelly, is VERY pregnant with her third child. She was expecting to have given birth by now, and as all you Moms know, the end of pregnancy is ‘slightly’ uncomfortable. She’s been an awfully good sport with the ‘you haven’t had that baby?’, ‘when is that baby coming?’, [...]

I Can Tie My Own Shoes – Mommy Memos

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:57:17 +0000

I have learned that my middle child, Gracie, doesn't do anything until she is darned well ready to do it.

For example, riding her bike. She is almost 7, and going into 1st grade next year. She has been riding her bike with the training wheels, and had no interest to learn how to ride it without them

Taking The Week Off – Mommy Memos

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:41:05 +0000

My kids are at a day camp this week. Monday through Thursday, from 10 to 4:30. I have never done anything like this before. I LOVE IT! I have never had help during the day, and have always had at least one kid at home. Babysitters are impossible to find during the day, and I [...]

Mother-Daughter Fishing Date – Mommy Memos

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:06:08 +0000

I have three great kids. Bear with me, I am going to brag a bit. My middle girl, Gracie, and youngest boy, Matthew get a lot of attention from people. They are sassy and funny and just naturally attract attention. My oldest, Emma, is my rock. She is tender and gentle, and “mothers” everyone. She [...]

Kids – Mommy Memos

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 24 May 2011 14:03:33 +0000

I love spending time with my kids. I think they are funny and smart and wonderful (proud Mama). That being said, I have had a bit of a challenging week Yes, I know it’s only Tuesday. My oldest, Emma, washed a load of clothes in bleach. My youngest, Matthew, scribbled on his freshly painted [...]

Hard Day – Mommy Memos

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:07:20 +0000

This is a tough one for me. My sweet little Gracie cried herself to sleep last night. She hasn’t wanted to go to school, and won’t tell anyone why. I put her in my bed last night and we talked. I finally got her to open up, and she said no one wants to play [...]

A Perfect Day – Mommy Memos

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:09:23 +0000

It was early release from school yesterday. It’s way too easy to have the kids come home at 12:30 and lounge around the house. So I decided a one day mini vacation would keep us from plopping our butts down in front of the t.v. I loaded my three kids, and one of Emma’s friends [...]

Watch And Learn – Mommy Memos

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 18 May 2011 12:58:25 +0000

It turned out to be a beautiful day yesterday, so I picked my baby Matthew (age 3) up from pre-school and took him to the driving range. We have a set of kids' golf clubs, and he was very excited!

It was his first time on the golf course, so I got him lined up correctly, showed him how to hit the golf ball, and off he went