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Recently In Love
I can’t get enough of these baby best friends.
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Recently On Instagram
View more photos on the sidebar or follow on Instagram @motleymama
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Recently Read
It took me less than 24 hours to read this book, it was that good. Warm, hilarious, moving, and the best writing from a child’s perspective since Emma Donoghue’s Room. I laughed a lot and even shed a few tears. Read it now, thank me later.
(Up Next: Let’s Pretend This Never Happened)
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Recently On Repeat
Gregory Alan Isakov is my playlist this month.
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Recently Linked
Caring For Your Introvert by Jonathan Rauch on The Atlantic. Introverts may be common, but they are also among the most misunderstood and aggrieved groups in America, possibly the world. (Thanks Katie)
Jillian Jensen singing Who You Are on YouTube. Bullied all her life, then she performs this song. Good luck not crying.
Living Life Without Arms on YouTube. This girl lives life with no arms and shows you how, including making a sandwich and going to the grocery store. (Thanks Dakota)
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Recently Reunited
Dad emailed me this one with the subject line:
PREPARE TO CRY YOUR EYES OUT
Thanks Dad.
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Recently Les Mis
One of my favorite musicals brought to film.
I love the behind the scenes footage and the music gets me every time.
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Recently Emmys
Will you be watching The Emmys on Sunday night?
No need to be ashamed, I’m an awards show junkie.
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Recently Remembered
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And now our Friday Funnies from the Internets
Parents Rap About Being Awesome Parents (Thanks Suzie)
Jimmy Kimmel on the iPhone 5
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Toddlers Sleep Anywhere (Thanks Liza)
(Find the rest of the photos here)
Happy Friday
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I love all these things! All of them.
Oh my goodness, The Parent Rap was the single greatest thing I’ve seen in a long time. I haven’t laughed that hard in awhile.
The monkey movie! That is so preciously hilarious. (Or would it be hilariously precious?) Either way, it made me cry.
So sweet.
Loved the parent rap! It was nice to watch after making me cry with the monkey story.
Ha!
You had me in so many tears.
Les Mis is my all-time favorite. If you want to see it live as well, it’s coming to the Kimmel Center in Philly this January!
I would love to see it live again, though right now I’m saving my pennies to see Wicked live. Have you seen that? I read the book and LOVED it.
No I haven’t! That’s my other all-time favorite. It’s coming to Philly too! Next summer. I’m so excited.
Ah-ah. Crying.
I don’t know how you can’t.
I can never decide which of all the things to comment on. So many things.
Les Mis. OMG.
I LOVE THE PARENT RAP. I agree, nice to laugh after a good long cry over Ahha the monkey.
Buying the book. So far I’ve loved all your 5 star book recommendations! Room was SO GOOD. I also loved Waiting for Birdy that you recommended. Thanks!
I agree that ALL of these things were awesome! But my favorite are the photos of Waylon and his new girlfriend… they are seriously Hallmark card worthy. Great photographing, MM!
I agree, Waylon and his gf are so cute I can hardly stand it.
I don’t know how you find so many great things each week. Les Mis looks amazing…and the girl without arms? Loved that book and I just downloaded that artist off amazon. Thanks Kate!
HIM AND HIS GIRLFRIEND KISSING? Cutest pictures ever.
Song=so good.
The Ah-Ah video?! I’m going to go squeeze Parker and donkey right now. (Donkey is the one I’m trying to make him love. He’s cute and sweet and soft AND replaceable.)
I seriously look forward to these posts so much! Those pictures are adorable… Don’t you just love watching them develop friendships?! Also love the combination of moving and hilarious videos! Happy Weekend
waylon in that plaid shirt? ADORABLE!
totally cried at the Ah-Ah!
happy friday!
You made me cry, and then you made me laugh. I love this blog.
That video is too good. Everytime I see it, I love it.
Ok, about the book, do you think it’s still relatable with a daughter? Not that it think there are boy/girl specific things, but sometimes we relate more to a book becuase of our own experiences, you know? Just wanted your input:) and then I will definitely read it.