Tag Archives: parenthood

18 months

Posted on February 22, 2010 by

On Saturday, Stella demanded “more pie.” Then on Sunday, after spying the gleaming white Trophy Cupcake bakery box, she shouted “CUH-CAKES!” Today, she’s been crying out for “BAGEL!” I’d read in The Scientist in the Crib that “around 18 months” … Continue reading →

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All is not lost.

Posted on October 22, 2009 by

How can a mere misplaced item spark such rage? This morning, I could not find: My boots. The ones I wear all the time. Eventually found them in the front closet with the rest of our shoes. I’m pretty sure … Continue reading →

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3 reasons to smile

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

Stella’s Auntie Corinne (my youngest sister) and Uncle Colin (the duo also known as “C squared”) flew in from Boston for a few days, but now they are gone, and Stella and I are suffering from withdrawal. Just before C … Continue reading →

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Three is a magic number

Posted on September 9, 2009 by

Today is our 3rd anniversary. Cody and I have been married for three years, but together for seven and a half. Though, the last year alone feels more like a decade in some ways. Cody gave me the most thoughtful … Continue reading →

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Stella Enters Single Digits

Posted on August 19, 2009 by

Stella turned one on Monday. I should probably say something really profound and eloquent and heartfelt but all I keep thinking to myself is “HOLY SHITBALLS!” Over and over and over. Okay, I’ll say that after 12 mind-blowing months, it … Continue reading →

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Let the games begin!

Posted on August 8, 2009 by

Stella’s father (Cody) and I met playing basketball. He was one of two men on our team, and ours was the only team in the league with women. Yep, it was a men’s league and we bitches crashed the party. … Continue reading →

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Why I haven’t written in so long

Posted on August 6, 2009 by

You know Nervous Nelly and Debbie Downer. But have you met Anxious Amber? I’ve found that anxiety is a worthy and conniving foe. We’ve battled it out for years and so far, it hasn’t defeated me. But, as is required … Continue reading →

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Steps in a new direction

Posted on July 16, 2009 by

I haven’t posted in so long because I’m lazy. But also, I needed to take a break and discover a new direction. So, this blog will probably change, and soon. But all the helpful resources pertaining to feeding issues will … Continue reading →

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*Overly dramatic sigh*

Posted on June 21, 2009 by

I should be blogging often as Stella is giving me tons of Grade A writing material. She took her first steps last week and is getting four new teeth (all at once). But I’m feeling pretty depressed lately, so every … Continue reading →

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The truth about moms

Posted on June 8, 2009 by

On message boards across the web you can find, far too easily, cringe-inducing posts by moms skewering each other’s parenting styles and choices–battles over breastfeeding versus formula-feeding and catfights about co-sleeping and cribs, and that’s just the tip of the … Continue reading →

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