It’s late September and I just took a blissful outdoor shower (one of my favorite things about our Cape house). I’m telling you that partly so you know I prioritize hygiene, and partly to express what a gorgeous summer day it is in New England……
parenting
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Yesterday’s misadventures.
First up, a photo that has nothing to do with anything. It’s just something nice to look at while I go free association about yesterday’s misadventures. THINGS THAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY: In the order which they occurred… I think… Nicky snuck a half-eaten banana into the…
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Gloomy ‘tudes + sunny dispositions.
Has it rained every Tuesday this year? It seems like it. I’m one of those people that pretends to be even keeled, but the weather, man… it gets to me. I wonder if this is fully science (a need for vitamin D, or whatev) or…
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April 2017 | Currently
This is what life feels like at the moment, as I realize May is less than a week away: Press 1 if you’d like time to slow down. Press 2 if you’d like to time to speed up to the part of the day…
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The next season
The older I get, the more I notice the way life really does follow its own seasons. Some seasons are for celebrating. Some seasons are for learning. Some seasons are for waiting. Some seasons are for grieving. Some seasons are for growing. And some seasons are…
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Currently | February 2017
February is wrapping up. And no, it’s not a leap year. Consider this a friendly PSA that my birthday is basically moments away (March 1st always seems to sneak up on people). I’m not always so clear on how timezones work, but I think I’m…
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Things to do in January
I don’t know about you, but putting away the holiday decorations nearly does me in every January. The gloomy weather and a cold I can’t seem to kick (kids and their germs, I tell ya) aren’t helping. Winter Elizabeth is a lot less fun…
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Nick’s 1st Birthday
Today is baby Nick’s 1st birthday. In the fastest, most wonderful year, he’s traded this hat: for this (ridiculous, but I couldn’t help myself) hat: I love this beautiful, curious, adventurous, and sweet boy with all my heart. Also On Tap for Today:…
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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…