Monthly Archives: December 2011

There’s a Year in My Beer

Like birthdays, the end of a year seems to be one of those occasions where one tends to sit back and reflect on what has transpired.  The year has been a wild ride – sometimes funny, sometimes not.  Some things … Continue reading

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Couching Tiger, Hidden Teddy Graham

Most of us semi-OCD control freaks have a chore schedule.  At least I always have.  You know exactly when laundry needs to be done such that no one in the house has to wear something ridiculous for lack of anything … Continue reading

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If the shoe fits…

I really didn’t make her wear shoes too much until she was walking well, as A) the doctor said not to, bare feet being best and all, and B) it was warm and there just wasn’t a point.  Still, I … Continue reading

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Where the teats have no name

With very mixed feelings I must report that I am no longer a nursing mother.  For the first time in nearly 15 months, Stella went to bed last night without nursing.  I had been doing the very gradual step-down weaning, … Continue reading

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Full Team Ahead

The newest favorite (although still second fiddle to the Guppies) is Team Umizoomi.  For those of you non-parental sorts, let me try to capture the essence of TU:  It is a “tiny team” of a girl, boy, and their robot … Continue reading

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Enemy at the (Baby) Gates

Our house has become quite the obstacle course.  Since Stella became pretty mobile, we’ve basically created one giant pen using a variety of safety gates.  She has free access to the living room/foyer, hall, and her room.  It’s a pretty … Continue reading

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