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Brothers at Bedtime

When I was pregnant with Henry, I had three prayers for him:   That he would live. – Check. That he would have either the same food allergies as Jacob or none at all. –Still to be determined. That he would SLEEP. – Dare I say, CHECK?   I know that people live with many […]

March 27, 2013

Modern Perspectives, Motherhood, Parenthood, Young Married Mom

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Dear Jacob XXIII (What I Love About You)

Dear Jacob,   Here’s a letter with no particular occasion, apart from capturing some of the sweetest moments of this time in your life, your toddlerhood. They escape me so quickly. My mind is like a sieve these days. Know that I love every minute with you. Every minute. Even the ones that throw my […]

March 7, 2013

Modern Perspectives, Motherhood, Young Married Mom

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Marathoning Mama

Don’t be alarmed. This post isn’t about me. I only participate in marathons when there are life-altering questions and jewelry involved.   When we were preparing to move to Brooklyn, we met a couple through friends of friends. They were smart, faithful, fun, and really made us feel welcome in our new borough. We quickly […]

January 12, 2013

Modern Perspectives, Motherhood, Young Married Mom

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