Tag Archives: parenting

Mommy Hugga?

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

Yesterday, after we picked up a snack and ran a series of errands, Jude and I arrived home to get dinner in the oven. On the menu for the evening? His beloved “Tiz-zah!” because Mama was tired, and well, it … Continue reading →

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Almost-Accidents

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

“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 →

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Mania

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

I don’t know if he’s cagey because the cold weather has trapped us indoors, or if he’s just being a typical nineteen-month-old, but Jude was super crazed yesterday afternoon. I never have doubts about taking him anywhere–shopping, eating, visiting–because he … Continue reading →

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Gory Details

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

On Sunday, Jude was still a little under the weather after his 3:30 am-on-Friday-vomit-attack. We read books, we rocked on the rocking chair and sang songs, we danced, we played, we put puzzles together, we ate, we ran around the … 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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Things I Never Thought I’d Do, Part 473

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

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 →

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Working it Out

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

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 →

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No Rewrites

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

While perusing the Huffington Post on Sunday, I came across an article by Bronnie Ware entitled “Top 5 Regrets of the Dying.” Despite the seemingly morose subject matter, it was an enlightening read, so much so that I decided to … Continue reading →

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Would You Like Some Cereal With Your Sugar?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

I was never much for sweets until I got pregnant. My enjoyment for the occasional chocolate chip cookie or peanut butter M&M gave way to a full on obsession with anything chock-full of sugar. And the cravings didn’t stop once … Continue reading →

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