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Category Archives: Toddler-hood!
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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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
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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
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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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The Storm
Ever hear of a Claire-Storm? I can guarantee that if you lived in my vicinity, you would have heard it. Ohemgee. Claire has had a bit of a temper since she was a baby – I guess it’s one of … Continue reading
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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
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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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