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EMBRACING THE JOURNEY OF MODERN MOTHERHOOD
Welcome to "A Captain's Blog," where the parenting stories are as unfiltered as a teenager's social media feed. We laugh at our mishaps, learn from our mistakes, and snag expert advice to navigate the teen maze. It's the go-to spot for real talk, belly laughs, and a hefty dose of "We've got this!" in the wild ride of raising teens.
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 14, 2021
Monday, June 8th 2021
Captain’s log Today I began the trial phases of not drinking during the week. Today’s test failed, and wine was consumed at 4:45 pm....
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 14, 2021
Thursday, June 4th 2021
Captain’s log A big happy birthday to my sweet dad, love you ❤️ This week was a bit brutal on aboard this crazy-ass ship. I am now...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 8, 2021
Tuesday, May 26th 2020
Captain's Log The crew has faced some new challenges this week; good weather and our first heatwave. Kids are really missing their...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 8, 2021
Monday, May 25th 2020
Captains log I am happy to report that the ship and her crew continue to make me proud to be their captain. I have been back to work...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 8, 2021
Sunday, May 17th 2020
Captain’s log I failed to complete my daily update yesterday but it was just so nice outside that I decided to enjoy the day phone free....
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 8, 2021
Friday, May 15th 2020
Captains log Number 2 and I enjoyed an evening libation on the lido deck with the Skipper @dcbaker and MaryAnn @kerrybaker12 Great thing...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
Wednesday, May 13th 2020
Captain’s Log Today was an extremely busy day aboard the ship. I barley saw the crew, except for the frequent pantry raids, reporting of...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
Tuesday, May 12th 2020
Captain's Log I have moved the crew into the advanced training program today. The first mission was to clean their cabins. The rules were...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
Monday, May 11th 2020
Captans log Sailed through another Monday. Or maybe it was Tuesday? Thursday? I don't even know anymore. What I do know, is sure isn't...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
Saturday, May 9th 2020
Captain’s Log It appears someone left the Powder monkey in charge of the bridge last night, because I don’t remember setting course for...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
Friday, May 8th 2020
Captain’s Log Happy Friday fellow passengers of this crazy ass pandemic. Anyone else as thrilled as I am that’s it’s the freakin’...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
Thursday, May 7th 2020
Captain’s Log I started the day with the best intentions, but I failed miserably in today’s mission. I planned and prepared for today's...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
Monday, May the 4th be with you 2020
Captain’s Log I’ve have received a few S.O.S calls from other Captain’s today. It appears the plague of Monday has hit other vessels as...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
Sunday, May 3rd 2020
Captain's Log I love to serve disappointment for breakfast on Sunday mornings, which makes for an excellent start to the day. The crew...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
Friday, May 1st 2020
Captain’s Log Amendment to yesterday log, apparently yesterday was the 30th not the 29th. I’ve got to be totally honest though , they...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
Thursday, April 29th 2020
Captain’s Log We have been experiencing prime napping weather this week. In the past, when the crew was young I couldn’t always enjoy a...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
Monday, April 27th 2020
Captain’s s Log I am pleased to report that Relic has been promoted to senior communications officer. He logged over 20 times the average...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
Saturday, April 25th 2020
Captain’s Log Glorious day aboard the ship today. All hands were on deck for the much-anticipated yard work day. Unfortunately Relic was...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
Friday, April 24th 2020
The ship passed through mystical waters today. When the sun finally broke through the clouds we heard the joyful song of the Beer Fairy....
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020
Captain’s Log Number 2 accused me of wearing the same uniform from yesterday. Apparently he wasn’t aware of the difference between my...
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