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When @doorlesschambrs returns from a trip, the chess lessons resume. Pirate Dude catches on more quickly than I do. #parenting #parentingnerd #chess #chesswithkids https://ift.tt/2NbQzhX

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One kid has his "nose stuck in a book" and the other can't go eat without his superhero cape. Yep, they're my kids. #parentingnerd #parenting #kidsreading #earlyreaders http://bit.ly/2HR7X6x

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This is a very helpful book for families who are moving. It's helped my 5 YO process his feelings and show us, through words and pictures, what he's feeling. We don't guess or name his emotions for him. He tells us and knows it's ok. #relodownlow #movingwithkids #moving #themeparkwifelife #movingwithChina #parentingnerd #parenting #trailingspousetales #trailingspouse http://bit.ly/2w5sNKd

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This was his face as we took the escalator to greet his Daddy at the airport. I can't wait to see how he reacts when he has his own suitcase, ready to board a plane for new adventures in Beijing. Pirate Dude is old enough to process it and talk to us about his feelings, but the Changeling Child just knows we're moving to "China! China!" Just over 40 days from now...... #trailingspousetales #relocation #relodownlow #movingwithkids #parentingnerd #parenting http://bit.ly/2Dl6ynm

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"No, Mama! I'm not WEALLY Batman!" #minisuperheroes #HesdressedasBatmanmostoftheday #ChangelingChild #FirstMate #parentingnerd #superheroes https://ift.tt/2ViRL3m

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In which I secure my role as Andy's Mom while we move. #mightaswellsaySunnydale #ReloDownLow #trailingspousetales #parentingnerd #pixar https://ift.tt/2HMeO3D

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Day 2 of #springbreak and my little #montessori preschooler asked to do his math lessons. So of course, his little brother wanted to count his farm animals. #montessorikids #math #parentingnerd https://ift.tt/2UIxeVS

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The floor of the @legolandflorida hotel was made for building. #ParentingNerd #legolandflorida #LEGOS #webuildtogether #masterbuilder #minimasterbuilder https://ift.tt/2W46Dmb

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I used #WildKratts knowledge to stop a #LEGOS tantrum in its tracks. I broke one spider leg and quickly explained they have eight legs so they can still walk even if one breaks. #thatwasacloseone #ThankYou @chriskratt @pbskids #parentingnerd #outdoorkids https://ift.tt/2Hj19Rm

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New #legolandflorida achievement unlocked. Pirate Dude looked at the big wall of shapes and asked, "Can I make my own puhstructions [instructions]?" Then he proceeded to sit down outside the store and create his very own space ship. #LEGOS #littlebuilder #masterbuilder #everythingisawesome #parentingnerd https://ift.tt/2GVBY7p

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I used to get a lot of reading done on the bus, too. #parentingnerd #parenting #kidsreading #publictransit #fieldtrip http://bit.ly/2I2uDEa

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I'm not sure if the Avengers are assembling against the Justice League for or if Batman turned evil. Regardless, the #preschoolcoop kids had a great time not caring about Marvel, DC or what other strange crossover universe they found themselves playing inside. I host one day/week and in exchange, can drop The Changeling Child off up to three days a week with other parents in our co-op. This was our first week back after the break, and it's made a big difference. #workathomemom #workathomeparent #wahprealities #wahmrealities #wahp #wahm #toddlerlife #parentingnerd #parenting #workingremotely #TrailingSpouseTales http://bit.ly/2M3VsGC

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We have a lot coming at us this year. I still can't get into too many details, but it's really my job in these next six months to follow the Pirates' lead in life, to keep our lives going at these different stages while we make a huge transition. Create security and good habits while feeding their adventurous minds. Further the idea that home is simply where you're loved and feel you can be the best version of yourself. Nurture spirits who embrace change and find ways to keep hold of the meaningful people we leave behind. Model a mother who who takes care of herself and looks forward to hard things. Show them what one version of a loving and respectful friendship and partnership (in our case, marriage) can be. Share our struggles towards our dreams which cannot be put on hold even for this life change, and celebrate the accomplishments together. Develop those minds to love and take care of their planet while seeking out the means to travel their universe. Be kind. Consider others. Explore within wide perimeters yet see no limits Eat your carrots. #TrailingSpouseTales #ThemeParkWifeLife #WriteatHomeMom #ParentingNerd http://bit.ly/2F04YKe

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Pirate Dude found my tabs and asked what they're used for. I said I use them for when I take notes, so I can find what I need easily. So he got his new sketch journal and we spelled out a page: "My Notes." Can't wait to see what his notes are.... #parentingnerd https://ift.tt/2Pne0p8

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(Whispers to myself over coffee): Everything's fine. It's a pretend drill. What could happen? #littlebuilder #bobthebuilder #parentingnerd https://ift.tt/2uuPSEJ

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We made a lot of memories on my impromptu trip to Boston last week, but this one stands out. The pirate and superhero were old enough to really play together, and they did - wrestling, throwing snowballs, as firefighter and policeman helping people, and running away from the monster (me). I'm glad for the technology that allows them to chat over video while we live miles away, and for #TinybeansMoments like these that we can share with family and friends, regardless of which social networks they're on.* I always recommend @tinybeanskids when friends wonder how they can involve family from all over the world in their new life while being careful with public sharing. It's a modern baby album app for parents to have that happy space to enjoy their children's life stories. It's free to use and you can download the app if you visit @tinybeanskids (Click the link in their bio). *They asked me to share my experience with you, so technically this is a #sponsoredpost since I'm getting a deal on their premium membership in exchange. I don't do this very often though, so I wouldn't if I didn't really support this app and how it's helped my family! #parenting #parentingnerd #eastermemories #firstsnow #familymemories https://ift.tt/2GBOKrY

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Son: "What's that monster?!?!" @doorlesschambrs : "Marketing." #truthinparenting #parentingnerd http://ift.tt/2E2Wykq