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A Pillar of Strength
Monday is my mom’s birthday. It’s going to be a tough one. Another first without my dad. But true to who she is, my mom is facing this head on with a strength…
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Sit, Boo Boo, Sit.
This weekend, Gracie checked another milestone off her chart. She now sits. (sigh) Damn. When Bean was a big lump of baby fat, I couldn’t wait for him to hit milestones. Rolling over?…
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When Mom Does the Dishes
This past weekend as I did the dishes, I learned several important things about the men in my life. First, they are easily entertained. Next, some short person has been putting items into…
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Pass the Vodka. Its Bathing Suit Season.
One of the best parts of living in Orlando is that I get to reconnect with my oldest friend, Sarah. I’ve known Sarah since we were in 6th grade. She sat behind me…
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Bye, Bye Momma
Tomorrow I’m heading to New York with my sister for her bachelorette weekend. And – news flash – babies can’t come to bachelorette weekends. This means I’ll be leaving Bean overnight for the…
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Be Still My Heart
This afternoon when we all got home from work and school, Chris and I spread out Bean’s big blanket on the floor and started helping him with the crawling. But Bean got tired…
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Momma’s Boy
You can’t tell from these pictures, but Chris and Bean are fighting right now. Bean has always been a bit of a Daddy’s boy. He and Chris just have this special connection.…
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Saturday Mornings
I love Saturday mornings at my house. Usually, Chris gets up with Beanie so that I can sleep in a little bit. Its lovely. I lay in bed and sleep.…
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Happy Birthday, Mom!
This is my Mom. She answers to the name of Patty. Or Mom. Or Mooooooom!!!! Or Nana. She wears many hats. Today is her birthday. She is 53 years…
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Free to a Good Home
I’m giving the Bean away. He’s free to a good home. Underneath those big blue eyes and chubby cheeks is a force to be reckoned with. I’ve already told you a little…
