January 31, 2011
by jennifer
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There is a direct correlation between healthy babies and a smoothly running household. If the baby is sick, the household doesn’t run properly. I’m grateful as can be for a now healthy little one, and a household that is slowly … Continue reading
January 21, 2011
by jennifer
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She’s growing so fast. New words every day. Climbing to higher heights (literally) every day. More independent every day. More a toddler every day. Her hair is now long enough for sweet little piggy tails. She looked adorable. She liked … Continue reading
September 2, 2010
by jennifer
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We’ve had some long days lately, and despite my best efforts at naps and early bedtimes, I’ve got some tired little bodies around here. When I saw this, my heart sighed a long sigh. Two thoughts hit me simultaneously. “She’s … Continue reading
February 11, 2010
by jennifer
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Today marks six months since I first held my littlest one in my arms. All day long I’ve been talking to her about the things she’s learned in that time, and she’s been giggling and smiling away. She sat upright … Continue reading
February 11, 2010
by jennifer
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I have been completely ga-ga over my baby’s feet since she was born. It should be no surprise, therefore, that I used her feet to make a valentine celebrating her first 6 months of life. I glued the ribbon around … Continue reading
January 17, 2010
by jennifer
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If I had to choose just ONE book to read to my infants, it would be this one. This board book by Mary Murphy is an ABSOLUTE GEM. It’s perfect for little ones. In black and white illustrations with large, … Continue reading
January 11, 2010
by jennifer
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Today my baby is 5 months old. What a joy she has been! How we’ve loved watching her grow. The photo below reminds me of a saying: “Family faces are like magic mirrors. Looking at people who belong to us, … Continue reading
January 9, 2010
by jennifer
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It wasn’t very hard for me to say goodbye to Christmas and pack up the decorations… until it came to the manger. My heart lingered here, reluctant to carry it to the basement. I realized that this was probably my … Continue reading
December 25, 2009
by jennifer
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At about 11:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, I addressed the problem of having no stocking for my 4 month old baby. The fabric I purchased to make one that matches the family was still sitting on my sewing table, and … Continue reading
December 1, 2009
by jennifer
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Okay, so I know that you don’t usually celebrate a baby’s first 3.5 months of life by mailing the birth announcements. I realize it’s supposed to happen sooner than that. But… when it’s your 8th baby and you’ve done it … Continue reading
