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  • weekend developments

    This was a good weekend.   I was on my own with these babes, but we made it work.  Somehow, we seemed to fit in just the right amount of activity so that the days…

    September 1, 2014
  • fall style inspiration

    I mentioned previously that I am in great need want of a wardrobe overhaul.  When I’ve been in this situation in the past, I’ve bought a bunch of things at once (often on sale).  This…

    August 28, 2014
  • A&C

    A: 28+ months (2 1/3!) ✰ Started “school” (I call it “pre-pre-pre K”) this week.  Since she’s always been in some kind of day care / camp program and her preschool is at the…

    August 27, 2014
  • ideas for unplugging, part 992832

    I know this topic is tired.  I still think it’s important. 3 years ago (or thereabouts) I did not have a smartphone.  Now I — and most others — are completely dependent on those…

    August 22, 2014
  • the 6 month mark

    Cameron is 6 months old, as of yesterday.  I have to say it was a pretty crazy ride up to this point.  I think I am only now finally — finally — settling in to…

    August 21, 2014
  • fit-bitting updates

    EDITED:  the morning after this post, the FitBit stopped working completely!  I’m going to call customer service today but just wanted to share . . . has anyone else’s conked out after a brief period of use?!…

    August 20, 2014
  • weekend notes

    things that happened C sleeping THROUGH THE NIGHT for the very first time! couples massage and lunch date with Josh viewing of frozen with Annabel (half of it anyway) sorting through A&C’s closet post-C PDR…

    August 18, 2014
  • Habits I wish I had (but don’t)

    1.  Reading.  I would love to read.  I have fairy long list of books that I would love to get to, both novels and nonfiction.  Back in the days before children (B.C.?), I read.…

    August 14, 2014
  • from the closet files

    Want to see something slightly ridiculous? THIS.  Is ridiculous. Yes.  That’s our closet.  Or non-closet, really.  When we moved into our house a year ago (it’s been a year!!!), we ripped out the tiny closet…

    August 13, 2014
  • awesome

    We had a great weekend.  I was working and had to round in the hospital both days, but somehow the past 48 hours felt relaxing nonetheless. For one, I am happy to be able…

    August 11, 2014