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Top Five Reasons I’m Ready for Summer to be Over

I never thought I’d write this kind of list, but motherhood can do strange things to a girl.   While for me, summer is not officially over until mid-September, the rest of the country likes to think the season ends this weekend. For once, I’m ready to concede. Here’s why:   5. I’m done with […]

August 31, 2012

Modern Perspectives, Motherhood, Young Married Mom

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Dear Jacob XIX

Dear Jacob,   I’ve been meaning to write to you for a long time. You are changing so much every day. Part of me wants to capture every moment of you, but I take a picture one day and it looks totally outdated the next week (maybe you just need a haircut). In that way, […]

August 24, 2012

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Daddy’s Girl (or Boy, I Guess)

I have been feeling our little one move for a couple of weeks now, but John has not been lucky enough to do so yet. Most of the time, the movement is like a surprise punch, so I haven’t even attempted to get John’s hand on my belly in time.     The other night, […]

August 7, 2012

Modern Perspectives, Motherhood, Young Married Mom

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