Author Archives: Laura

When Mama and Ellie Are Reading Books…

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Laura

…Mark will play! (Note to self: crackling noises should probably not be ignored.) And, in other news, Mark is walking!  He has been for about six weeks but has recently developed a new level of confidence.  He’s so confident, in … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Soaked Whole Wheat Pumpkin (or applesauce) Muffins

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Laura

In my continuing quest to make our whole wheat baked goods healthier and more easily digestible, I started making the soaked healthy pumpkin muffins from Kitchen Stewardship about a year and a half ago.  It’s been a long time since … Continue reading →

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“My Wife’s Brother’s Wife’s Dad’s Second Cousin”

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Laura

I’ve made it no secret that I’m related to Joe Flacco.  We haven’t managed to turn this close familial connection into season tickets for the Ravens yet (not that I really want them) but Nik did manage to work it … Continue reading →

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Graying the Black and White (more on Mark’s birth story and clothes)

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Laura

I tend to see the world in pretty stark black and white terms. For some reason, it’s harder for me to see the nuances.  I have to consciously work to to see the in-between shades of gray and sometimes I … Continue reading →

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“Children of the Same Family”

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Laura

Children of the same family, the same blood, with the same first associations and habits, have some means of enjoyment in their power, which no subsequent connections can supply:… from Mansfield Park by Jane Austen P.S. Clearly someone forgot to … Continue reading →

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Someone Has Figured Out How to Climb Onto Chairs

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Laura

We are in big trouble. Just a little pre-breakfast piano playing earlier this week! Don’t worry – I did take him down and move the chair back after taking these pictures!

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KIOS: Grooming, Part 9: Clothes (a really tricky problem that I don’t have a good solution for)

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Laura

This post is part of my series, “Kickin’ It Old Skool: Why and How We Are Old-Fashioned” or KIOS for short.  If you’re new to the series, please read my disclaimer before continuing on.  I’m keeping a table of contents … Continue reading →

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1000 Posts Giveaway Winner!

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Laura

After a crazy week last week (baby puking is never fun), I’m finally back to announce the giveaway winner! Ellie had a lot of fun choosing pulling out the piece of paper, which announced that the winners are… Jennie and … Continue reading →

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A Few More Adorable “I Forgot to Blog Them” Pictures of Mark

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Laura

I’m getting closer to catching up on Mark’s first few months.  Here are a few more that I love, especially because they show how much he loved to move, even when just a few months old!  .0 love those poochy … Continue reading →

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Classics Club, Book #3: Mansfield Park (plus some personal parenting reflections)

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Laura

This is my third post for The Classics Club.  I’ll be reading one classic book a month for the next 4-5 years.  Here’s the list of all the books I’ll be reading.  I’ll try not to include too many spoilers … Continue reading →

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