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New Photos!

Finally a moment to upload. If you need a smile today, check out the rolls on Henry’s arms. If you need a bigger smile, consider this quote from Jacob earlier this week: “Mommy, I ridin’ Henwy!” You’ll understand why I don’t have photos of this situation.  

May 1, 2013

Modern Perspectives, Motherhood, Young Married Mom

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Losing Control . . . As If I Ever Had It

This week I thought my life as a mother was spiraling out of control—out of my control, that is. With a mild stomach bug-ish thing and a twenty-poundish baby who’d decided to push back bedtime, get picky about naps, and be held, standing up, for the time it took him to fall asleep, I was […]

April 11, 2013

Modern Perspectives, Motherhood, Parenthood, Young Married Mom

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Spring Is a Season of Firsts

It’s finally spring in Brooklyn, and all things are new! Today we took our first real trip to the playground for the season.   Jacob can ride the tire swing like a big guy now. He still loves the sandbox, but doesn’t need me in there to help him find toys or build.   Henry […]

April 9, 2013

Modern Perspectives, Motherhood, Young Married Mom

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