Babies (Newborn to Age 1)

Not a Night for Blogging…A Night for Baby

I have not been much for blogging today as I have had my boob stuffed in the mouth of a teething 9 month old.  I think the teeth must be stuck in there given the intensity of her wailing whenever she is without the boob.  It’s nice to know my tatas are so useful but [...]

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In the Still of the Night

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On the day Sophia was born I was floored by my insane desire to have her close to me, almost as if I missed having her inside me, a part of my body. We needed each other and became as close to inseparable as two bodies can be.  I was by her side each and [...]

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The Princess and the Pea and Fairy Tales…and a Cat

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I can’t believe how mush she’s grown and how little her love of fairy tales and fairies has changed. When she was just 5 weeks old Sophia was a happy Pea in a Pod.  No I did not put her under a mattress to see if I could feel her.  I’m not that kind of [...]

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A Little Bit of Pixie Dust – Halloween 2010

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We rocked the Peter Pan vibe from Sophia’s Peter Pan Birthday Party all the way through Halloween.  One costume for each kid had to make it through 5 Halloween events.  With a few minor costume fixes we did it and the kids had a blast.  We are now loaded down with candy and plastic junk and [...]

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A Letter to Sophia on Her Fourth Birthday

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Dear Sophia When I met you my heart burst at the seams.  4 years ago today you came into the world and brought me and your daddy a happiness I cannot describe without using words like Brilliant and Bliss and Bountiful.  See?  I use big wonderful words like Fancy Nancy when I remember you being [...]

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