Motherhood

thirty-one

September 23, 2011

In an attempt to celebrate turning 31 today I tried to put together a list of 31 random things about me.  I got to #6 before I got bored.  Let’s just say it’s been…  a WEEK.  You know the kind that deserves use of ALL CAPS EMPHASIS.  It starts with a pinched nerve in your [...]

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Naming humans is hard

September 22, 2011

Both times I was pregnant we had thousands, no really, thousands, of conversations about names.  While driving, while shopping, while eating dinner, while getting dressed in the morning, while watching TV… you get the idea. The conversations went something like this… Him:  How about … Me:  I don’t hate it. Me:  Oh, I like … [...]

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My parenting report card

September 12, 2011

When Chessa was two days old, we slipped her specially purchased coming home outfit over her head.  She was swimming in the soft white jacket and matching pants, sized 0-3 months, because I didn’t know enough to purchase newborn-sized clothes for the first few weeks.  Craig carried her in the infant car seat and I [...]

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The Honeymoon Story

September 1, 2011

Two days after our “I do”s, we hopped a plane and headed to Mexico for our honeymoon.  The Riveria Maya was beautiful. White sand, blue water. Free food and drinks all the live long day.  I am sure this is what Heaven looks like.    Aren’t the drinks pretty??   Because everyone needs a picture with [...]

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He makes me a better parent

August 31, 2011

Some nights, I say a lot of prayers. I count to ten in my head a lot. I bite my lip a lot. Other times I lose my cool. I get frustrated quickly. I mutter things under my breath and snap out loud, saying things I wish I hadn’t said. I am relieved when the [...]

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How to make your child fear Santa… in August.

August 29, 2011

Early last week, I was getting the kids dressed in the morning.  Chessa, being the ever helpful big sister offered one of her four (yes, four) pacifiers to her little brother.  Cole refused it.  Turns out, my second-born prefers his thumb.  Seeing an opportunity to talk about the inevitable-but-who-knows-when-because-I’m-chicken Binky Bounce, I asked Chessa if [...]

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We danced anyway

August 18, 2011

I forget who suggested the dance lessons.  Whether it was me who wanted to show off a bit in front of our wedding guests or him, perhaps with a fear of dancing in front of 250 of our closest and dearest.  But for weeks we practiced to Natalie and Nat King Cole’s “When I fall [...]

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Dear Time: I’ve changed my mind!

August 17, 2011

I distinctly remembering being 13 years old and desperately wanting to be older. Oh, how I ached to go to Sunday night dances at the town park, get my license and give up riding with my parents, move out, date, and so on.  Then when I graduated from high school, I wanted to be done with [...]

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The truth about hide & go seek

August 15, 2011

Dear Chessa; As you grow up, I’m sure there will be thousands of things you are good at and that just come naturally to you.  Already you seem to have a pretty good throw, you’re bright and sociable.  I have no doubt that you will go places, my dear.  But today, I need to let [...]

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May these children teach me well

August 11, 2011

I want to teach my children that laughter is good for the soul.  That it frees you from a bad mood, a sad day or an angry moment.  I want them to know how to give into a funny moment with a whole hearted belly laugh followed by a snort. Instead, Chessa is finding her [...]

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