Monthly Archives: December 2009

Joy to the World

The presents are opened. The toys are strewn around. The Christmas baking is now on our hips and not on pretty plates. The Christmas tree is starting to sag and we’re all feeling like it’s time to send those children … Continue reading

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Potential potty training

I remember reading somewhere that if a child can use words to say that they need to go potty and can get their clothes off then they’re reading to b potty trained. Well, Laurelyn just told me that she had … Continue reading

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18 Halls cough drops=red puke

What happens when an 18 month old chomps up a whole bag of cherry red Halls cough drops? I’m glad you asked! Let me tell you! *****Do not read this while eating. I don’t recommend it.***** Laurelyn found a bag … Continue reading

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Pushed

Pushed; The Painful Truth About Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care by Jennifer Block. Between Pushed and the book I’m reading about the Canadian Bride-Ships I think this fills my quota of feminist literature for this month, I think. Pushed is … Continue reading

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Who needs sleep? Not I.

I haven’t been sleeping. For a while now. Laurelyn has started waking up every night, in the same pattern. She doesn’t wake me up the way most babies do. It’s not the quiet fussing that gently wakes you and makes … Continue reading

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