Monthly Archives: May 2011

Waffles

When I think back to my childhood, I have very few vivid memories.  This makes me sad.  But, the memories I do have are those grounded in family traditions.  Fresh peaches over vanilla ice cream from the church flea market down the … Continue reading

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BFFs

When B and I were discussing starting a family many years ago, we knew even at that time that we wanted more than one child if we were going to have any, God willing.  B is close to his two … Continue reading

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Nursing and Working

A few weeks ago, my pregnant sister called me very excitedly to tell me that she had just heard about the new provision under Obama’s health care reform bill that took effect March 23 and effects nursing moms who work.  … Continue reading

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My very own tornado

It is absolutely amazing to me how children created by the same two parents can turn out so differently.  I have accepted this as gospel my whole life coming from a big family.  There are common themes that run throughout … Continue reading

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This is my mother.

Now that C is in an organized preschool, I receive all sorts of homemade goodies for holidays, especially Mother’s Day.  This year, I attended a short (and adorable!) presentation at her school the Friday before Mother’s Day and also got … Continue reading

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