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Snow Day!
Work is busy. It always is, and it’s compounded by the fact that one of the main lawyers I work for is going away for two weeks on Saturday. But when I kept hearing about this major snowstorm – despite … Continue reading
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Out of Practice
There once was a time when I was always writing. I don’t mean in this blog, although that is certainly true as well. I’m referring to my fiction writing. Those of you who have known me for a long time … Continue reading
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The Big “P”
Potty training. Oh, how the thought used to make me shudder. I have been blessed with having a child who adapts pretty easily. Switching from a bottle to a sippy cup. Switching from formula to milk. Going to daycare. Sleeping … Continue reading
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Hello 2014!
For the most part, 2013 wasn’t a bad year, but unfortunately a rather significant, sad event stands out in my mind when I think of the past year – namely, the death of my father. And with this being the … Continue reading
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Pearly Whites
Claire had her first dental appointment today. I didn’t really have high expectations because a) I figured she would freak out over having strangers peering inside her mouth, and b) she pretty much woke up this morning at 3 a.m. … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Toddler-hood!
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Happy Kid
No parent can dispute how much it warms the heart to hear, from a non-family member, that one’s child is wonderful and happy and always smiling. That’s how it is with Claire. I can’t tell you the number of times … Continue reading
Posted in Daycare, Family, Toddler-hood!
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Simple Happiness
Today was a perfect day. Well okay, it was as close to perfect as it could be without Neal. It was a simple day, but one that was filled with smiles and laughter and enjoying some gorgeous weather. The day … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Nature-loving, Workin' Momma
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Big Girl!
We went to Parlee Beach in Shediac, New Brunswick for the first week in July, having rented a two-bedroom cottage. Our bedroom had a double bed, and Claire’s had two twin beds. We removed the box spring on the bed … Continue reading
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A Special Treat: Date Night!
I’m sure it doesn’t come as a huge surprise to hear that Neal and I do not go out as a couple, sans-Claire, very often. It’s not like it was before we became parents when we just had to make … Continue reading
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Saying Goodbye
I am not even sure where to begin this entry. I suppose I should start it at the beginning, back on Thursday, June 6th. I thought it was just going to be a normal day. Neal had returned home from … Continue reading
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