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Graduation advice for parents: Give them wings

Raising adults: A family contract for teenagers

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I ❤️ mowing the lawn!!! . . Ladies, don’t le I ❤️ mowing the lawn!!!
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Ladies, don’t let your man convince you that yard work is hard! The truth is, driving a zero turn mower is tons of fun... kinda like a go kart for home. 
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You mow! Ask him to do the dishes!!! ☺️🙃😜
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My next door neighbor has a beautiful dogwood that My next door neighbor has a beautiful dogwood that I get to enjoy from my bedroom window every spring.  It’s especially beautiful today. 
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Thanks, Laura!!! #bestneighbors #bestneighborhood 
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And a good time was had by all!!! We hung out, sho And a good time was had by all!!! We hung out, shopped, washed the cars, ate, and played games.  An absolutely perfect day!!! ❤️💕❤️
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Why do we take ordinary days for granted?
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Happy Easter!!! . . Enjoyed a fabulous lunch with Happy Easter!!! 
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Enjoyed a fabulous lunch with a friend at the Yellow House in Clayton. Great day to sit outside among festive spring decor! 
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