Category Archives: Family

Christmas in the ER

Posted on December 26, 2012 by minndixiemom

Christmas Day memories can be made in the darnedest places. Most are at home, Grandma’s or Aunt Susie’s and typically involve Christmas presents, gingerbread men and big family feasts. But a few others involve less favorable locales and experiences. My … Continue reading →

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Triumph of a craft-challenged mom

Posted on December 19, 2012 by minndixiemom

As the mother of two children in an arts-focused school, I am often lost. A craft to me is throwing a heap of crayons on the table with printer paper and letting Serina, 7, and Sophia, 5, go to town. … Continue reading →

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Crushed: Newtown’s new norm

Posted on December 15, 2012 by minndixiemom

Everything changed in Newtown, Connecticut Friday. It was a day that started out as normally as any other, I suppose. Parents dropped kids off at school, where they would learn, have fun, develop social skills and, most importantly, be safe. … Continue reading →

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I DO like my family

Posted on November 4, 2012 by minndixiemom

My mom, “Mormor,” moved down from Minneapolis in July. After a few months, I think we all needed some space. So on Friday, David and I packed up Serina, 7, and Sophia, 5, and headed to Chattanooga, a mere two … Continue reading →

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Full, but fabulous

Posted on September 30, 2012 by minndixiemom

Most Saturdays at the Petersen house are limited to a single activity or two. After all, it’s our big day to clean, and if we are lucky, we can sneak in a nap. (We are rarely that lucky.) Today, however, … Continue reading →

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Moving Mormor: A family Affair

Posted on July 29, 2012 by minndixiemom

After moving again in June, I swore it would be years before a moving truck appeared in our driveway, yet that is exactly where a 26-foot Penske stands at this moment. This time, however, the contents belong to my mother, … Continue reading →

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Hooked on Disney Channel’s cheesy summer flicks

Posted on July 10, 2012 by minndixiemom

Roxie, Cyrus, Chris, Bling, Mitchie, Shane, Katelyn and Tess. Stars of Disney Channel’s cheesy summer flicks or my new best friends? Sadly, the lines are getting blurred. It started with Let it Shine, which premiered with much anticipation June 15. … Continue reading →

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Home, sweet home

Posted on June 23, 2012 by minndixiemom

Something great happened this morning. I finally felt as if I could come up for air after being buried in boxes since last Friday. That was when we moved into our new home. Boxes are still piled high in the … Continue reading →

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Moving day is not packing day – but can I sneak in a run?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by minndixiemom

My brother-in-law, Mike, once stated the obvious: “Moving day is not packing day.” Unfortunately, that had not been obvious to David or me. On our major moves to and from Minneapolis and Huntsville, David and I were somehow paralyzed. Or … Continue reading →

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Now we have to buy a house? Decisions, Decisions!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by minndixiemom

So I shared the good news last week: We got an offer on our Huntsville home after 52 days on the market. The days that followed were hectic. The last 24 hours were hell. After someone made an offer on … Continue reading →

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