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And they’re totally right. I told them to come clean my house so I would have time to actually do something else outside of work, but all I got were wrinkled noses and shaking heads on that one. But, I’m trying to write a blog anyway. YOU’RE WELCOME, SISTERS. The odd thing about not . . . → Read More: My sisters say I don’t blog enough So the last few weeks have been…overwhelming. In case you are wondering, trying to find a nanny sucks. Like I want to spend my evenings conducting interviews, you know? We decided on hiring a girl, offered her a job on a Sunday, told her she’d start on Wednesday, and thought everything was just dandy. . . . → Read More: Life goes on So! Good news and bad news! Good news first: the husband graduated college successfully and got himself a grown-up job with a good company in the industry he wants to be in! Hooray! The bad news: because he is a new graduate the pay is lousy and I can’t quit my job. Boo. BUT, . . . → Read More: Where is Mary Poppins when you need her? The conversation in the car today with the 3 year old: Claire: “I want a hamburger!” Me: “Sorry sweetie, we are going to eat at home instead because you didn’t obey me at Grandma’s house and pick up your toys when I asked.” Claire: “I want a hamburgerrrr!!!” Me: “I know, but I told . . . → Read More: Wherein I am put in my place by a toddler In my last post I alluded to some good news and then disappeared for a week. I know you’ve all been on edge and just dying to know, haven’t you? *crickets* Ok, well, even if you’re not, here you go: My kid is potty-trained! Yay!!!!! We haven’t changed a diaper in almost a month. . . . → Read More: The good news My cute girl with two functioning, non-mangled hands So, do you want the good news or the bad news first? Bad news? Ok then, glad we agree. Two weeks ago the husband was running on the treadmill in the basement while our daughter played and watched cartoons in the same room. We’ve had . . . → Read More: I think I’ve found a good excuse to never run on the treadmill again …just went MIA this last week. Got home from the business trip after a long, loooooonnng day and completely crashed the next day. However, I had to quickly get my act together because my poor little girl, who hadn’t managed to fully recover from her previous illness came down with an even worse virus. . . . → Read More: I’m still here… A while back I promised that in my quest to find worthwhile, interesting children’s books that both little one and parent can enjoy I would post some of my favorites. Here is another one to add to the list: Art, by Patrick McDonnell. Do you ever read the Sunday Comics? Well, I do. . . . → Read More: Children’s book review: Art Well, it has officially been one week since the binkies hit the trash. Can I just take a moment to brag about what a great kid I have? I really feel like we’ve hit the 2 year old jackpot. Like all toddlers, my little girl can be emotional, irrational, stubborn, strong-willed, whiny, clingy, and . . . → Read More: Bye bye binkie, part 2 Over the last several months I have had a running list in my head of some milestones that needed to be accomplished with the little one: 1. Break the binkie habit 2. Crib to a “big girl” bed 3. Potty training (please, for the love…) All of these strike fear to my heart. For . . . → Read More: Not a baby anymore |
  
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