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Morning Person, Not By Choice
My kids make me a morning person but only because they transfigure the furniture
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My Favorite Animal Is Technically On Fire
Living with a wizard changes your standards for a “favorite animal.” I used to admire cute, cuddle-safe creatures… then I learned unicorns have trust issues and phoenixes have no regard for fire safety regulations. And now, somehow, the most magical creature in my house is the cat who uses sorcery strictly to avoid chores.
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Three Meals My Family Might Eat
Dinner at our house is less “family meal” and more “feeding three tiny wizards with unreliable opinions.” My IT-wizard husband passed his magic to the kids, so every night is a gamble: will they eat, or will the mac and cheese levitate again? Somehow, we’ve found three meals that usually survive the chaos.
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The Trail That Leads to Sanity… and Also Books
What is your favorite place to go in your city? My favorite place in the city is the stretch of the Cherry Creek Trail that leads straight to the Barnes & Noble at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. It’s my secret side quest—my personal pilgrimage from Mildly Overstimulated Mom to Woman Briefly Left Alone With…
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A Slightly Haunted Typewriter
What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found (and kept)? I’m Monica—resident normal mom in a very not-normal family. My husband works in IT and just happens to be a wizard, my kids are learning to control their powers (emphasis on learning), and our cat is technically my husband’s familiar but acts more like my boss.…
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The Magic of Snack Time (And Why I Try to Skip It)
What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can? I’m Monica—resident normal mom in a very not-normal family. My husband works in IT and just happens to be a wizard, my kids are learning to control their powers (emphasis on learning), and our cat is technically my husband’s familiar but…
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History in Eras
What was your favorite subject in school? My favorite subject in school was History. Not because I was particularly studious, but because History felt like the world’s longest, juiciest, “you’re not going to believe what happened next” story. While other kids doodled hearts in their notebooks, I was sitting there thinking, People started an entire…
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Screen Time Vs Chaos
How do you manage screen time for yourself? If you’ve never tried to set healthy screen habits while your children are conjuring glitter storms in the living room, then I envy the simplicity of your life. Managing my own screen time in this house isn’t about discipline. It’s about survival with dignity. I really do…
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Mom Time
Do you need time? Do I need time? Oh, you have no idea. Picture a world where every day feels like a whirlwind of spells and mischief, where I, Monica, am the ordinary mom trying to keep my three tiny wizards in check. My children aren’t just playful kids; they’re pint-sized sorcerers, each wielding powers…
Witch, Please 