Category Archives: Early Years

Birth to 5 years old

Birth Order- The Second and the First

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Kelli K.

In January of 1967 Jim Morrison taunted us to Break On Through to the Other Side, and so I did. It wasn’t the intent of the lyrics, I know, but I’ve always thanked my own kids for choosing me as … Continue reading →

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Birth Order- The First

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Kelli K.

Birth order theory attempts to assign particular personality traits to children in a family specifically due to one’s chronological placement in the social structure. Since it’s inception, the theory has been adopted and molded but still remains relevant and fairly … Continue reading →

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Jerry and Kelli stuck on a bridge

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Kelli K.

Artwork by my amazing son

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“Don’t forget to walk the dog”

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Kelli K.

In 1972 my mother had decided to leave my father. She was tired of him not coming home and spending most evenings at the bar. She had warned him a number of times prior but he wasn’t stopping her, wanting … Continue reading →