Monthly Archives: December 2011

‘Tis the Season, Part One

Posted on December 30, 2011 by amanda

The holidays this year have been nice and long, and since it’s only December 30th, we have a few more days to enjoy! The military slows waaaaayyyy down over the holidays, and between the days they automatically give to their … Continue reading →

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On the Move

Posted on December 16, 2011 by amanda

Well! Since my last post a week ago, Claire has improved her ability to crawl! She’s still not super-fast, but she is much faster than she was last Friday. It really started on Monday, when I enticed her to crawl … Continue reading →

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8 Months Old!

Posted on December 9, 2011 by amanda

I know, I know – every month I’m shocked at how old Claire is now, but this month is no different. She’s eight months old now! Sometimes it’s hard to believe that this little girl who is becoming increasingly mobile, … Continue reading →

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Jittery and Tired

Posted on December 8, 2011 by amanda

My work Christmas party is tomorrow evening. Cocktails start at 6pm, with dinner set for 7pm. I look forward to this every year because it’s always a good time, plus the food has always been spectacular, even with changes in … Continue reading →

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Why We Have Kids

Posted on December 6, 2011 by amanda

The issue of bullying has been coming up a lot lately. Bullying has always been a problem, but it does seem to be worse today, leading even to suicide. Is it actually more rampant, or is it only that we … Continue reading →

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