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Cloth Diapering
I've had a lot of people (mamas and as-yet-not-mamas) ask me to write up a thing about cloth diapering and share it. I made this handout when I presented on cloth diapering at Mother's Circle a few months ago, and thought I'd share it here. That way, you know where it is and can reference it if you'd like. I'll tag it "Helpful Mom Info." It's ( Read more... ) -
Meme
Comment to this post, and I will list seven things I want you to talk about. They might make sense or they might be totally random. Then post that list, with your commentary, to your journal. Other people can get lists from you, and the meme merrily perpetuates itself.
Questions from marinshellstone:
1) What age range are you most excited for Ethan to be in?
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To anyone with parents
We went to a wedding last night. Ethan got a little bit fussy during the father/daughter/mother/son dance, so I took him out to change him. I'm not even that big of a "Butterfly Kisses" fan, but maybe it was because I'd had a hard day (not as a mom, just as a person...and I'm allowed that here and there, even though I don't often give myself mercy ( Read more... ) -
Christmas Survey
What do you want for Christmas?
I don't want for much this year, except maybe some craft stuff - like card stock. It's expensive and I never have it when I need it. A hot glue gun. Things like that. I want to do fun little projects with my kids, especially at holidays, so I want to stock up on stuff like that.
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Because Mary gave birth in a manger
I made peace early on with the fact that I had to have medical interventions I did not want or plan for in Ethan's birth. I know that I made every decision with a calm mind and heart and through prayer. Of course, I wanted my birth plan to happen as I'd dreamed and planned for, but I'm okay with it not happening that way. I don't sit around with ( Read more... ) -
My Gerber Baby
This little boy has completely stolen my heart. I feel so blessed that he is mine and I am his.
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Thankful (26)
Happy Thanksgiving! It is time for my tradition of writing a list of things I'm thankful for, in the amount of my age.
I'm thankful for...
1. Ryan. I know it goes without saying that I am thankful for my husband, but I still think it's important to say it. I'm thankful for him because he is the best partner for me, and he has done the best job since ( Read more... )
