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The Firstborn
I could go on to have 100 more children, but this one will always be my baby because it was his eyelashes and bright blue eyes that first made me somebody’s momma.
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Parenting Books Review Week: Dr. Karp!
If BabyTalk Insider’s Guide to Your Baby’s First Year is more of a how-to book, then Harvey Karp’s Happiest Baby on the Block is a distinct method of parenting. Dr. Karp’s book focuses…
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Why I Chose Not to Breastfeed
I blogged about our decision to not breastfeed when I was pregnant with Bean and I hated doing it then. Just like I hate doing it now. Man, do I avoid this topic…
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For Sentimental Reasons
As my due date gets closer and closer (April 4, by the way…), I find myself getting a little sentimental about my Bean Man. I think it’s the idea that soon it won’t…
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Feel Better About Your Parenting
Every now and then I like to do a post showcasing some of my low points as a parent. You know, to make you all feel better about your parenting techniques. So, here…
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Learning to Discipline My Child
This is the newest game that Bean and Chris have started playing. Every night while we’re making dinner, Chris and Bean back up to different sides of the kitchen and then run straight…
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Phase One: Bean Meet Potty
Last week when our daycare teachers confirmed our own suspicions that Bean might be interested in potty training, Chris and I decided it was time to begin. But it’s overwhelming to think of…
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After All These Years
Did you know Chris is a music fanatic? Well, he is. He loves all music. He appreciates the artistry. He isn’t musical himself, but he understands it. He gets music in ways that…