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Author Archives: Laura
Favorite Books of 2012: Non-Fiction – Parenting/Childbirth
I’m not quite going to hit 2011’s mark of books read (almost 150) but I’m going to come close (almost 125!). I track my reading on Goodreads. So if we’re not friends there, you should join me! Here are my … Continue reading
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Note to Self
When you are 38 1/2 weeks pregnant, it is not a good idea to call a friend three times in one hour and leave two messages. It doesn’t matter if you know that you’re not in labor or distress. It … Continue reading
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Change is Hard…and Cute
This morning, Ellie woke up at 5:25 (sadly, as been her custom the past few days). After a long nursing session, she was still upset (as in throwing herself around the bed upset) but finally agreed to rock with me. … Continue reading
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Favorite Books of 2012: Non-Fiction
I’m not quite going to hit 2011’s mark of books read (almost 150) but I’m going to come close (almost 125!). I track my reading on Goodreads. So if we’re not friends there, you should join me! Here are my … Continue reading
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Our New Home (Again)
Before Ellie came, Nik surprised me with a new house. And now he’s gone and done it again! He decided that our new house wasn’t big enough so he upgraded. He surprised me with the new house today. I was … Continue reading
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Grand European Tour, 2012: Iceland (Stop #4)
Our flight to Iceland from England was relatively short but by the time we actually got to our hostel, it was very late and we’d been traveling for around 21 hours since leaving Greece very early the morning before. We … Continue reading
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December Sewing: Alphabet Block Drawstring Bag
I’m almost through my list of sewing projects that I want to accomplish before B2 comes. Of course, I thought of three more things to add to the list last night but really, I could stop sewing at any time … Continue reading
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Trimming the Tree
This year, Ellie discovered how fun Christmas can be! a baby bus! hmmm…which one to put up next?
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No More Secrets Around Here
Yesterday afternoon, Nik took Ellie out for a quick trip to visit Pappou at his office and then go to the bank. When they got home, Nik was acting a bit funny, walked by me really quickly and headed off … Continue reading
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Yes, I’m Very Pregnant
In case you were wondering, here’s some proof. At 36 weeks, along with Ellie’s opinion of me attempting to take a belly shot right after she woke up from a nap: And from last night, at 37 1/2 weeks: So, … Continue reading
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Salmon and Souvlaki 