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I guess she’s still Daddy’s girl.

November 14, 2011

“BA!” he says as I spoon mouthfuls of pureed carrots into his open mouth. “BA BA BA BAAAA”  “Cole, say Momma, ” I coach back. “MA MA. MAAA MAAA.  MAAAAAA  MAA.  From behind me the tiny little voice of my two-year-old pipes up.  “Cole Michael, say DA DA!” Sigh.  Thanks, kid.   

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Guest Post at Taming Insanity – Creating Memories… or Not.

October 25, 2011

Ahh… Remember when I was in my late third trimester, putting all the finishing touches on my pregnancy and waiting for my delivery date?  Remember when I only had one baby to chase around, snuggle in my arms and kiss her boo-boos?  Remember when I started feeling guilty that she would never remember her 17 short months [...]

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I’m back… but not really

September 28, 2011

So, I’m back.  If you read yesterday’s post and you’re wondering about the meeting… I think it went well.  I never know where the line is between talking about me and talking about my job. One one side of the line there’s a paycheck and on the other there’s raised eyebrows and a cardboard box.  [...]

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Ahem.

September 21, 2011

Perhaps you’ve noticed a few new things around this space.  New header up there. New stuff over there.  I got a blog facelift. It’s akin to a shopping spree after having a baby. You love the baby more than anything in the world, but the therapy that comes from sprucing up your wardrobe that doesn’t quite [...]

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Quilts

September 13, 2011

I sit with my back propped up against the couch. My children face me, lying on their backs on the floor. My heart is on one side of my stretched out legs playing with her babies, pretending that it’s nap time. On the other side is my soul, learning how to play peek-a-boo.  Cole pulls [...]

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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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Top Nine Things About Toddlers

August 3, 2011

Fantastic weight loss buddies.  They eat half of your food, especially if it’s something sweet or chocolate.  And they ensure calorie burn by keeping you moving, what with all the catching them before they fall off the back of the couch, chasing them around the house before bath time and squatting for kisses.   You learn [...]

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I rather liked having one child who just stayed where I put him

July 25, 2011

When Chessa was born, I had the “developmental milestones” page of my Baby 411 bookmarked for easy access.  With every month that we entered, I knew exactly what she should be doing – when she should be lifting her head, smiling, sitting up, rolling over.  All of it, eagerly encouraged and carefully documented.  I beamed [...]

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A New Blog

July 19, 2011

This working mom thing? It’s challenging learning to balance the “mom” me with the “professional” me.  It’s crushing leaving in the mornings when the kids are just out of bed, still with sleep marks on their sweet little faces.  It’s rewarding to go to work and contribute to a project, a campaign, a business objective.  [...]

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My baby CAN’T read… and that’s OK

April 13, 2011

Turns out “Your Baby Can Read” is a hoax.  Well, color me surprised.  According to the Today Show and a special NBC investigation, across the country, child development experts agree that while they can memorize, the brains of infants and toddlers aren’t developed enough to know how to read.  Again.  No kidding.  Chessa recognizes a few [...]

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