Category Archives: Toddler-hood!

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

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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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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

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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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A Fun Saturday Tuckers Out a Toddler

Here we are at the end of the last weekend before Neal comes home. Last weekend was pretty quiet, spent mostly doing chores and running errands with a nice walk thrown in, and I did enjoy it. But had it … Continue reading

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What’s New With You?

Hi! It’s been awhile… since September… Anything new? I didn’t plan on not updating for the past two months, but I usually like to include some pictures with my entries, and after my laptop freaked out and the IT guy … Continue reading

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Transition

I think that everyone knows how proud I am of my little girl – the fact that I talk about her a billion times each day is a pretty good sign. But every so often, she does something that makes … Continue reading

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