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Popular Wisdom Was Right, Or Finally I Have Photos of Henry

Everyone knows that parents rarely take as many photos of subsequent children as they do of their first. In the past three months, we have proven this hypothesis true. Turns out, it’s not only that you have less time to take pictures, but your oldest child—the one with the ability to speak/demand things of you […]

March 13, 2013

Modern Perspectives, Motherhood, Young Married Mom

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Year of Faith: Another Lenten Reflection

Last week, I shared a little bit from the book of reflections I’m using this Lent. One of the sections struck a chord with me this weekend, so I wanted to share both it and my reaction. I feel kind of like I’m writing a reflection paper in college again (this is what a good […]

February 25, 2013

Faith, Modern Perspectives, Motherhood, Young Married Mom

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The Best Hat Ever Returns

Henry is growing like a weed—an adorable, chunky, sweet, beautiful weed. At eight weeks old, he’s wearing clothes for a nine-(and twelve-)month-old  and he’s into size three diapers. For those not familiar with baby sizes, here’s another comparison: Jacob, who is twenty-seven months older, probably has about ten pounds on him. Eleven, tops.   The […]

February 22, 2013

Motherhood, Young Married Mom

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