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David
I had a dream where I could look into the future and see David at different points in his life.
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Mother in law
Dear Mother in law: When I tell you that my sick child woke my husband up six times last night with her wretched coughing, the correct response is not to insult my husband and to impugn his commitment to my family.
Sometimes my head just can't come to terms with the awfulness of what she says, and so, lacking any non-four letter things to say, I ( Read more... ) -
Mortal fear
Today I realized that I have an extreme fear reaction to the idea of ever being pregnant again. My whole body seized up in terror when someone mentioned the possibility of having another pregnancy.
The interesting bit is that this is the first fear I've felt in a long time that has been grounded in reality.
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New homeschool playgroup
Went to inaugural meeting for homeschool playgroup. We're all overqualified to do this. Great parents, great kids. Couldn't ask for better.
Came home and both kids were asleep and there was a piece of bacon waiting for me on the stove.
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Geeeeekling!
Viv's new imaginary friend for the night--- totally her own creation here:
Bucky Wucky the Duck. Like a Bucky Ball he's too tiny for any of us to see. -
Melts the pounds away!
Wow-- I'm better now, but have I lost weight. This Norovirus just melts the pounds away!
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Miracle of the human body
Got a 24 hour stomach bug. Couldn't even keep water down.
Yet-- my breastmilk production didn't drop a bit. You would think I was too dehydrated to feed a baby, but after me not eating or drinking for 24 hours, my plump little baby is giggling at me. No interruption in service.
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Apple not far from tree
spiritseeker used to brag about what a dastardly clever child he was. But as V reaches new heights of cleverness, he says "Its a wonder I wasn't killed." -
Strong Personality
V has the same charming behaviors when sick that her dear father has. She is very high needs when sick; also she can imitate an air raid siren very well.
The baby, meanwhile, demonstrates a remarkable ability to sleep through anything. In between rounds of coughing, he coos at me.
Day 6 of the sickness....
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