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Month: October 2012

the days are long…

the days are long…

Time is flying by, but the days crawl at a snail’s pace. I have a three year old now and the honeymoon phase of the new baby sister is over. I am exhausted. I have been struggling with basic jobs of keeping my house clean and having well balanced meals for my family. For every step forward, I am forced to take two steps back. I am tired and frustrated. I don’t even want to list the ways this week…

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dear Caroline: three months

dear Caroline: three months

Dear Caroline, Today you are three months old! This newborn period has just flown by – I can’t believe you are a quarter of the way through your first year already. You are growing so much. We moved you into the three month clothes already, and it’s with some sadness that I pack away all your newborn outfits. I took you to the pediatrician about halfway through the month you weighed in at 12lbs 9.5oz. You’re doing great – nice…

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a day in the life of a SAHM

a day in the life of a SAHM

I’ve been wanting to do a “Day in the Life” post… I was planning on taking pics with my cell phone throughout the day to accompany the writing, but that didn’t happen. Maybe next time. ;-) *Warning: Poop mentioned. That is my life. I don’t like it any more than you do.* 9:00am I wake up groggily and see Savannah sound asleep on one side of me, and Caroline fussing on the other side. Paul had already left for work….

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All is quiet

All is quiet

I keep staying up until the wee hours of the morning. You’d think with a newborn, I’d be all about going to bed when both kids are asleep. Actually, I find I am craving the quietness and stillness of the night. All I hear right now is the sound of raindrops and crickets outside, and the running of the fridge inside. Caroline is asleep next to me on the couch. She is 10 weeks old now (I had to look…

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