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Habituation
(Old but classic photo of motherhood in the trenches. A baby playing with a plastic bag, a naked two-year-old putting on a bra, and a...
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The State of Things
Summer is winding down over here and it's bittersweet. Yes, this summer has been physically exhausting--three kids ages four and under at...
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Back-to-School Wellness Essentials
One thing I don't miss about the school year is all the germs. We had our healthiest year yet last year, and I largely attribute it to...
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Weekend Reading
TGIF! Our dentist told me it was "Baldwin morning" during our visit this week. Just wait until George makes it four cleanings at a time!...
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God Bless George
We had the most special day celebrating George's baptism with family and friends. Here are some photos from the day, if you'd like to...
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Speak to Your Children
I had the kids at the shoe store yesterday for back-to-school shopping and was promptly reminded why I don't do things like that. Every...
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You Don't Have to Like It
The past couple weeks were tough ones. Snippets of life included: George deciding to go back to his newborn sleep/feeding schedule Nick...
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Amelia is Three!
Our Amelia is THREE! This little girl was the sweetest and easiest baby. She brought so much peace to our family. She made me LOVE...
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A Dinner Hack
This is something I've been doing lately that is saving a bit of sanity. Sunday: roast or grill lots and lots of veggies (400* for 20-25...
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A Natural Antibiotic + Mouth Care
I had a mystery toothache last week which escalated to the point of not being able to chew my dinner. Rather than the hassle of making a...