Tag Archives: baby

Snapshots from the Last Day of Winter Break

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

Today marks the official end to my winter break, and though I know that I am fortunate to have had such a long time away from work life, I am still sad to leave my best little friend and to … Continue reading →

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I’ll Settle for Perfect

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

Last week, this happened: Jude was too young last year to know what was transpiring during his first visit to a mall Santa, so I was pretty excited for this year’s trip. Even though he still does not have a … Continue reading →

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Behind the Wheel

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

I’m trying to stop worrying about what other people think of me. I don’t intend to lose my sense of decorum or decency in the process, nor do I mean to ignore the opinions of the people I love and … Continue reading →

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Dance With Me

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

I have so much to share about the transition from stay-at-home-mom to working mom, but I haven’t yet found a way to balance all of it just yet. Worse, I haven’t had any time for my favorite activity: writing, I … Continue reading →

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I Love Your Face

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

Yesterday, J and I were killing some time at the mall. I spied a pair of rust colored pants and thought they might be cute for fall, so I hung them on the handle of the stroller and proceeded into … Continue reading →

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In My Life

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

I might have a terrible singing voice, but while I was pregnant, I made up my mind that I would sing to my baby every night. I love music, and I want J to love it too–even if the source … Continue reading →

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Wave Good-bye to Kindermusik

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

Tuesday was the last day of Kindermusik for the summer semester. If I was a little sad when the spring semester ended, I was heavyhearted making my way into the final class this week. I have to admit that on … Continue reading →

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The Man at the Next Table Doesn’t Want You to Have it All

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

After Kindermusik on Tuesday, J and I went to lunch with my new friend K and her daughter, A. We were in the front room of a family-friendly restaurant, at the exact table where Jude had a meltdown not too … Continue reading →

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One

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

Dear J, It doesn’t seem possible that a year has passed since you were born. I will never forget the hours leading up to your birth or your entrance into this world. I will never forget the overwhelming feelings of … Continue reading →

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Time to Write

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

A former professor of mine, someone whom I admire a great deal, posted a very interesting article on William Faulkner today. It contains a Q & A he did with students at the University of Mississippi in 1947. I love … Continue reading →

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