Monthly Archives: October 2010

Happy Halloween!

I’ll be sure to post pictures of our costumes tomorrow, but in the meantime, enjoy some of my favorite Halloween tunes! For the Kiddies: For the Olds:

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PPD and Me

I’ve been hesitant to address this issue, because it’s such a sensitive one. But I have felt, for a while, like I’ve wanted to air my laundry/share my experience and views on it. My views on my particular experience. I’m … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: Yes, I Did Just Feed the Cat 1/2 my Dinner

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Mobility part 3: No, She’s Not Walking yet

So we took Ivy for her 16 month checkup today. She had to get another blood test because of her lead level. They also finished up 2 of her vaccines. I was so nervous about the blood test that I … Continue reading

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Hooked on Phonics

No, this is not an infomercial. Ivy is a pretty chatty little girl but lately, her vocabulary is taking off. And it’s gone beyond just saying words and knowing what they mean, homegirl is now recognizing letters and associating them … Continue reading

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Sustainable Toys

I’ve written a lot on this blog about ways we try to go green, and while I was still pregnant about my frustration with all the ‘stuff’ that is marketed to parents and pregnant women with the false sense that … Continue reading

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Random Rant: The Duggars

Take a ride with me, on my train of thought for a moment. I was online claiming all my Huggie’s rewards (Hey, I got a free Sophie the Giraffe from saving them!) and I saw that they have this new … Continue reading

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I May Have Reacted Differently As a Mom

This evening, after Ivy pleasantly fell asleep (I love those nights), a neighbor in the building next door – which we share an alleyway with, so all sounds from there are amplified through that alleyway- decided that now was the … Continue reading

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Speaking of Teeth

Last night may have been the worst night in Ivy’s teething history. I’m pretty sure it’s due to the dreaded one year molars, or pre molars, or uber-painfull back teeth. In the afternoon Jon noticed that her nose was running … Continue reading

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Taking Care of Tiny Teeth

About a month ago I bought Ivy a tiny tooth brush. I had been thinking that seeing as she now has 8 whole teeth I should probably think about making brushing part of our daily ritual. After one of the … Continue reading

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