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Parenting, from the Man with the Manual
About a month ago, Scotland and I had a really rough week. His behavior was atrocious (to me) and I was completely at a lose for how to address it. As a result, I behaved embarrassingly myself, and there were many tears shed by both of us. After a particularly challenging morning in the midst…
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Foutz Family Reunion 2014
We had such a great time with Tom’s side of the family in Flagstaff and Tucson last week. We got to visit with Tom’s Grandmother and Aunts Bev, Sue, and Anne which was a real treat. Aunt Bev was the ultimate host, helping everyone feel welcome and cared for. I love Grandma Foutz, she has…
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Congrats, Dr. Foutz
I rarely think of my husband as a doctor. He’s a year in and it still surprises me when he comes home in scrubs. And yet as I write this post, and think about how he spends those long 80 hour work weeks, I feel so proud. Tom completed his first year of Residency. He…
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Motivation
I’ve been trying to derive a plan to help motivate Scotland to do. . . what I want him to do: reading, dishes, cleaning, behaving. I just about decided I was going to come up with a rewards chart- he would earn stickers/fake money that would add up to him being able to choose something…
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Foutz family vacay- coming soon
Grandma (Pam), Amelia, Grandpa (Stan) Anders Scotland, Archer Just got back from a week and a half with the Foutz crew. We had a wonderful time. Thanks all. We’ll report details soon!
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Update on the boys
Scotland: Glissading on Mt. Rainier “This is my best!” (as in, this is my favorite!) He’s very interested in sayings, and is always proud when he uses one, his current favorites are: “Keep your eyes out!” “Keep your eyes peeled.” “I don’t have any hands.” His likes to understand everything I’m saying, and as a result…
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Always wanted voice lessons? Now's your chance!
I’m starting up my singing studio again. (I’ve been on long hiatus since we moved here- being pregnant, having a new child, etc.) If you hear of anyone who is interested in voice/singing lessons please feel free to give them my contact information. (kjirsti.foutz@gmail.com) That being said, if you are interested, I’d love to give…
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Happy Father's Day!
Tom and his “three” boys- teddy included! This picture makes me tear up. There’s just so much love. These boys have one loving, patient, attentive, and playful father. Wish you were home today so we could celebrate, Tom. But alas, we’ll spend the day talking about all the things we love about you, like normal!…
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Ad the Grad, Ad's so Rad!
The boys and I got to go up and be with my sister for her HS graduation weekend. It was fun to spend time with her when she wasn’t so burdened down with assignments, applications, and extra-curricular activities. We enjoyed morning runs, leisurely lunches, and many late-night chats. I love Adalee, and admire her. Class…
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7th Anniversary: Mt. Rainier
Mt. Rainier Tom and I celebrated our seven year anniversary last weekend. It was a totally spontaneous trip. Thursday night we were chatting about what we should do on Tom’s day off on Saturday. As we started looking at our weekends we realized it was our only free weekend before our anniversary. Considering the gorgeous…