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Mother’s Day 2013
I have to say that this mother’s day was awesome in its simplicity. Of course, I wish that Neal had been here to spend it with me and Claire, and I wish my mom was closer so I could have … Continue reading
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Big Girl
Claire hit a new milestone this week that makes her even further from baby. Like many parents, I started contemplating changing her crib into a toddler bed when she turned 18 months. It was a very casual contemplation. Claire had … Continue reading
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Time Crunch
So… Mom Guilt – I never knew how powerful it could be, and sometimes (often?) completely irrational. Growing up, I was never a big fan of “working out”. Sure, I loved to bike and go for walks and hikes, swim, … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety Sucks, Family, Guilt trips, Toddler-hood!
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Two
Dear Claire, Two. TWO. How is it possible that you have turned two today? On the one hand, it seems like just yesterday that you first came into our lives, so tiny and helpless and new. And yet, on the … Continue reading
Posted in Toddler-hood!
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More Claire-isms
Although Neal’s parents come to visit roughly once per month, they always see a difference in Claire. In fact, before they even arrive, Neal and I often remark on how we’re sure they’ll see a difference in her. Physically she … Continue reading
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Almost Two
It seems impossible that it has nearly been two years since Claire was born. Of course, at the same time, it’s hard for me to remember what life was like before Claire – hasn’t she been part of our lives … Continue reading
Posted in Daycare, Family, Mommyhood, Toddler-hood!
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A Sleep-Anxiety Correlation?
Hey there, fellow anxiety sufferers – do you find that your anxiety symptoms worsen – or appear – when you have not slept well the night before? I’ve often found this to be the case. I usually sleep quite well … Continue reading
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Hit by a Semi
Yesterday morning, I was feeling totally fine. Well, no, maybe not totally fine – I had been feeling bloated for a few days, but it wasn’t bad enough for me to pay much attention other than the fact that I … Continue reading
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Goodbye Bottle
There are many milestones that make you realize that your “baby” is no longer a baby. Turning one. Starting to walk. Talking. Understanding what you’re saying. But for me – and perhaps for most parents – we have just recently … Continue reading
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Saint John Visit and “Me” Time
I have to say that I have loved every minute of this two-week break from work. I enjoy my job and I work with some wonderful people, but I needed the break. We went to Saint John, New Brunswick on … Continue reading
