Raising Us

Our evolution, herein contained

It’s hard to be an angel

Posted on January 28, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Jason and I take turns putting Maggie to bed for the night. We usually read 4 books and kiss her goodnight.  I always say, “Goodnight Angel-baby.” Sometimes she falls asleep immediately and other time she is a bit slower.  Tonight, it was my turn to read and put Maggie to sleep.  We said our good-nights […]

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Dora

Posted on January 25, 2009 - Filed Under And your point is?, The Daily Doodle, Parenting | 2 Comments

If you’re like me, I only know what I know about the world of children–cartoons, toys, characters, etc.–because I have one. I long ago ‘gave up childish things.’ So, normally, I would not know who Dora the Explorer is. However, I have been forced to become very knowledgeable ever since Maggie began getting into her.
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Cat food for humans

Posted on January 21, 2009 - Filed Under I AM an animal!!!, The Daily Doodle, Parenting | 1 Comment

Erin does a pretty good job of being open-minded when it comes to new foods. Maggie will be three soon, so she is the picture of willingness to explore different things. I, on the other hand, am old before my time and always have been–I don’t like trying new things. I still remember my Dad’s […]

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Maggie and the Leapster

Posted on January 19, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment

My brother bought the Leapster L-Max, a small portable video player, for Maggie when she was one year old.  Maggie, being to young to understand the concept of video games, had no interest in game player until last week. Two Saturday’s ago Jason and I started hypnobirthing classes, a new age childbirth technique.  We got […]

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“I want to break up, but I still love you”

Posted on January 1, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 3 Comments

For those who know me really well, it is common knowledge that I cannot stand drama. For those of you who don’t know exactly what I mean by that, check out the urbandictionary.com definitions (WARNING: Some of the 38 definitions offered contain potentially offensive language and gender stereotypes.) Basically, it all breaks down to someone […]

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