Tag Archives: motherhood

Dutch Treat

Today is the day. My baby is two. Which means, that I’ve made the resolution to stop referring to her as “the baby.” Tomorrow. Dutch is the best hang out buddy around. I dare you spend the day with her … Continue reading

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And I mean it from the bottom of my heart

Nothing touches the soul but leaves its impress, and thus, little by little, we are fashioned into the image of all we have seen and heard, known and meditated; and if we learn to live with all that is fairest … Continue reading

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Freak Out

My le freak is not so Chic. My freak doesn’t even know what Studio 54 is – my freak is 5 years old and volatile. She doesn’t have problems at school or public places; she saves her melodrama for the … Continue reading

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A Slice of Humble Pie

It’s time for a list. Well, actually a few lists. I like lists. I don’t think there’s any way to avoid retractions once you have kids in your life for a while. In fact, I’m getting really used to eating … Continue reading

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Today

I got the IUD yesterday. (T.M.I.) I feel I have admitted defeat. I keep replaying that time a woman told me “so and so only has 2 kids, because that’s ALL she could handle.”  I also remember the 2 times … Continue reading

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Our Motherhood Stories

Naturally the reoccurring theme was the just born picture. My first thought was that we pick those because this is when they are new, tiny, and innocent. It is much more complex than that. It’s the moment we first meet … Continue reading

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The Reminder

Ahem. There were some of you that indicated you would send me some motherhood pictures. 2 of you have complied but there were a few others that indicated they might participate. So do it. NOW. Pretty please? And those of … Continue reading

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Famous Bloggers Have All the Fun

I check in on DesignMom just about daily. She gets to be part of really cool stuff as a result of her influential blog and she gets a lot of cool stuff too. She just posted about contributing to The … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Baby

Dutch is officially one year. I will save all of my deep mother thoughts for her first birthday letter, but I will tell you that it is bittersweet.  With each subsequent child the first year has increased in speed. I … Continue reading

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Confession of the week: I am CRAZY

I have not showered or changed my clothes in 3 days. My children are home from school [dramatic pause] again. Who knew insanity would be so stinky? It is still snowing. The downstairs window is now leaking from what I … Continue reading

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