Category Archives: parenting

I Must Admit To Feeling A Bit Conflicted Right Now

This morning, Ellie played with the kids instead of staying with me at our moms’ group at church.  I went in to check on her several times, primarily to check if she needed to use the potty but really, as … Continue reading

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Nursing For Two

my totally late post to commemorate World Breastfeeding Week in a municipal park in Reykjavik, Iceland, July 2012 Ellie was still nursing when we found out that I was pregnant with Baby B2.  And by nursing, I mean NURSING.  At … Continue reading

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10 Years!

Ten years ago today, I stepped off of a plane, having just flown through the night and day and across the country.  My good friend from college and new roommate, Kristen, picked me up at the airport and we drove … Continue reading

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The Difference A Nap Makes

Back when Ellie was about a month old, I wrote about the difference an hour makes when a little baby is willing to take a nap out of your arms.  I was so happy to just have a little free … Continue reading

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She Keeps Us Guessing, That’s For Sure

For the past several months, Ellie has generally woken up around 7:00 am, napped from around noon until 2:00 and gone to sleep around 7:30 at night.   Those times weren’t set in stone, naturally, but we generally could predict when … Continue reading

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In Five, Two Became One Became Three and Will Become Four!

Five years ago today, I married the love of my life. If you were the wood, I’d be the fire. If you were the love, I’d be the desire. If you were a castle, I’d be your moat, And if … Continue reading

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KIOS: Parenting, Part 14: Wrap-up and Bonus Links

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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KIOS: Parenting, Part 13: Two Bonus Ideas

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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KIOS: Parenting, Part 12: Homeschooling

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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KIOS: Parenting, Part 11: Gentle Discipline

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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