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When Dada’s Away, The Cats Will Play

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Mal was away at a conference all last week, so it was just Quinn and me flying solo. We had a grand ol’ time, and I’m so glad we were able to have some quality time together – just the two of us. I know it’s so clique to say, but kids really do grow up so fast. Quinn and I had some really sweet moments together throughout the week, so I wanted to document them on CNC. These moments pass so quickly (and I have the worst memory), so I want to remember them in the future. Maybe they’re not “blog worthy,” but they mean a lot to me. And, hey, if you have kids too, maybe you’ll agree that they’re worth remembering! 🙂 Typically, in the morning, Mal and I divide and conquer the kid/pug responsibilities, but since we was away, Quinn and I walked Murphy together. Most mornings, everyone got along just fine. Other mornings, included a whole lot of frustration and whining. Oy. Quinn and Murphy are each other’s best friends and moral enemies. Latest Videos One day, Quinn and I went

Dear Mark: Supplement Q and A

Weekend Of Ds

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Donuts, Dogs, Decor, Dinner, Dirt, Date We had a break in the heat this weekend, and dare I say I was even chilly on Saturday night?! I brought all my swim stuff to camp pickup but Mazen said he just wanted to go home and snuggle on the couch. Fine with me! I laid down and he inserted himself and his bowl of pretzels in the most convenient places We made this Blue Apron meal for dinner –  Ras el Hanout Chicken with Farro Salad and Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce . It was amazing!! Loved the figs in the farro, the cucumber yogurt, and the spices on the chicken, which Thomas grilled. Adding it to our remake list. His legs are almost as long as mine!!! On Saturday morning I surprised Mazen with a trip to our new Sugar Shack Donuts !! The donut shop started in Richmond and now has a dozen stores across Virginia and DC. I loved how many flavors they offered! The only ones missing were the jelly and cream filled. When I was younger (still am – hahaha!) my family used to get donuts from a s