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Stoking the Fire
This is going to sound ridiculous, but I used to find myself being envious of my cats. I would be leaving for work in the morning after having stayed up too late writing/watching late night TV (I love and miss … Continue reading
Posted in Happy Life
Tagged anger, blog, courageous, do it yourself, growing up, happy, independence, life, love, motherhood, mothers, parents, strong, strong willed, tantrums, toddlers, wordpress, writing
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Almost-Accidents
“Mommy, go!” says Jude before I’ve even started the car. I laugh and hop into the driver’s seat, strap on my seatbelt, plug in my phone, then get the engine going before I back out of the driveway. As is … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life
Tagged accidents, afraid, almost accidents, child, children, curling iron, fear, flat iron, forgetting, kids, life, love, moms, motherhood, mothers, parenthood, parenting, parents, scared
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Misty, Water-Colored Memories
It’s four o’clock in the morning, maybe five, and there I am, pressing my face against the tile. On any other day, this activity would seem repellant, but now, as I hug myself against the pain, body shivering in a … Continue reading
Posted in Baby Life, Daily Life
Tagged child, children, illness, just married, kids, live, love, marriage, married, motherhood, mothers, parenthood, parents, relationships, sick, sickness, stomach virus, toddlers, vomiting
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Pictures of You
A couple of nights ago, I was looking for a recent(ish) picture of myself for my gmail profile. After perusing any and all photos on my laptop, I realized that after my wedding, I have very few pictures of myself, … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Married Life, Toddler Life
Tagged children, couples, independence, just married, kids, life, love, marriage, married, Married Life, memories, moms, motherhood, mothers, parenthood, parents, photographs, pictures, preserving, relationships, sahm, stay at home moms, toddlers, working moms
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The Learning Curve
It is amazing to witness Jude acquire more and more language. I feel like he’s repeating something new every day, and no matter how simple the word or phrase, it makes me squeal in delight and beg him to repeat … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Married Life, Toddler Life
Tagged child, children, just married, kids, language, learning, life, love, marriage, married, Married Life, milestones, moms, motherhood, mothers, nineteen month old, parenthood, parents, toddlers, vocabulary, words
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He Gets That From Me
On Sunday, Jude was traipsing around my bedroom, dancing and pointing to light fixtures and the ceiling fan and just being the general ball of energy and enthusiasm that he is every single waking moment of every day. I was … Continue reading
Posted in Baby Life, Daily Life
Tagged anger, babies, boys, eighteen month old, just married, life, love, management, marriage, married, moms, motherhood, mothers, parenthood, rage, tantrums, temper, terrible twos, toddlers
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I’ll Have What She’s Having
It was a surprise to me that J would be ready for table food despite the fact that he has just one tooth. I think maybe everyone knew this but me, and I’m having a hard time getting used to … Continue reading
Posted in Baby Life, Daily Life, Married Life
Tagged babies, cooking, family, kids, life, love, marriage, married, Married Life, moms, motherhood, mothers, nutrition, parenthood, recipies, relationships, spinach quiche
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Things I Never Thought I’d Do, Part 473
It took me a long time before I felt ready to have a baby. I mean, a long, long time. And even while I was pregnant, I still worried a lot about whether or not I’d be a good mother. … Continue reading
Posted in Baby Life, Daily Life
Tagged babies, distractions, grocery store, licking, life, love, motherhood, mothers, parenthood, parenting, relationships, Saltines, shopping, shopping cart
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Working it Out
This week, I’ve been reflecting on an article by Bronnie Ware’s article “The 5 Regrets of the Dying.” After many years of working with palliative care patients, she developed a list of regrets men and women tended to express in … Continue reading
Posted in Baby Life, Daily Life, Married Life
Tagged career, couples, just married, life, love, marriage, married, Married Life, motherhood, mothers, parenthood, parenting, parents, regret, relationships, stay at home mom, working, working mom
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