From the monthly archives: August 2011

Observation is Key

On August 27, 2011 · 4 Comments · In child development, nora

Nora is my baby, y’all. She may be approaching the big “1,” but let’s face it: She still drinks breastmilk. She eats pureed foods. She can’t walk, wears diapers, and sleeps in a crib. SHE’S A BABY. But lately, it has become increasingly obvious that she’s more than that. Her brain? is a sponge. It [...]

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Glimpse

On August 25, 2011 · 2 Comments · In moving, new house

I’m alive! Though some days, I’ve questioned that–the late nights up working on the house have resulted in some zombie-like mornings, that’s for sure. We’re work-work-working away, trying to get as much done as possible so we can get settled and, you know, host a first birthday party. (We’re CRAZY.) What’s important to know is [...]

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The Last Night

On August 20, 2011 · 4 Comments · In moving

Tonight is our last night in our condo–the place we have called home for six years, one month, and 19 days.

I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t really sad to pack up all of our stuff. I’d also be lying if I said I didn’t shed a few tears as I got Nora [...]

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29

On August 17, 2011 · 16 Comments · In birthdays

So, this is my last birthday, right? Aren’t all women forever 29? :)

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Unsettled

On August 15, 2011 · 11 Comments · In moving, new house

We finally got into our new house on Friday evening. And after working tirelessly the entire weekend, trying to do as much as possible in too short a period of time, we are back in our condo for one more week. And instead of being ridiculously excited about it all, I am feeling… …unsettled. I [...]

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