birth story

  • Labor Day | The second time around

    On Labor Day two years ago, I shared Grace’s birth story (still hate that expression, still love becoming a mother… obvi). Today marks the first Labor Day since baby Nick was born and he’s exactly 9 months old today, so this seems as good a time as ever to reflect on the day we welcomed him to the world and to our family. Waiting until Labor Day was sort of…

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  • Today: Two years of Grace,

    What a fast, fun, colorful and wonderful two years it has been. Happy Birthday, sweet Grace.   Also On Tap for Today: Reading Grace’s birth story Eating cupcakes WITH SPRINKLES! Another cute two-year-old: A day in the life of Amelia the Hedgehog via Design Sponge…

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  • Today: My first Labor Day.

    We’re heading into Labor Day Weekend, so why not talk about having a baby?  (I couldn’t resist.)  I know the holiday is technically a tribute to the American workforce (and feels mostly like a symbolic end to summer), but it’s nearly impossible for me to hear…

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