This weekend has rocked so far.  Tried sushi.  Found a hat for $6 that I REALLY wanted.  Moved trash and (flattened and moved) about 70 boxes to the trash place (out of the garage).  Ate supper and visited with my parents.  And, today?  I’m washing some clothes and towels and Steven is mowing…hooray…our jungle-yard will […]

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(Signs she knows more than she’s letting on…)
…She can repeat songs like “la la la ” or “da da da”
…After rolling over and into the rocking chair, she smacks it and points at it, saying “Don’t!”
…I begin singing and she places one finger in front of mouth in a shhhh sign.
…While trying to put her […]

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First, I know, I know…I’m so very late for posting about my Organization 2008 updates.
This past week, my goal was to clean and organize the Master Bedroom and closets (meaning me cleaning mine and him cleaning his).  Lucky for me, last year, I’d bought, assembled, and installed (with the help of my wonderful hubby) a […]

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Approximately a week ago (maybe two), Lorelei started showing signs of seasonal allergies (pollen, grass, etc.).  I wasn’t too concerned as I have allergies as well, and so I can at least spot it and know what it is.
But, then…things changed.  A few days ago, we both developed new symptoms.  Maybe you remember me mentioning […]

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Baby L has been incredibly cranky since yesterday.  It was only a few days ago that I could stash her in her playpen for a few hours moments as I cleaned and um…did other stuff blogged.  But, now?  This playpen thing is met with loud sobs and the “crumple face.”  The word “No.” even elicits […]

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Friday, Baby L got some mail (just in time for her birthday) from her great-grandparents.  My Ma (we call them Ma and Pa) had had surgery (kidney removed, actually) not too long ago and wasn’t quite feeling up to the party.  So, she sent a card and money…and here’s L with it on her Birthday […]

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Lorelei loves (at one year):Braincandy DVDs!! I can’t tell you enough how much I LOVE these DVDs (and L too). We have the Baby Einstein and a TON of other DVDs…but these. She. loves. them. Usually, she’ll watch an educational dvd for 10 minutes tops. These hold her attention for 45 minutes STRAIGHT (if we […]

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The last few days have been crazy.  And, not so much in a fun way.  I was having such an emotional and hard time dealing with everything…and had started to think it was hormones - which, that could possibly be part of it.  But, today I accidentally stumbled upon another likely reason.  Somehow, I managed […]

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(Lorelei, trying to get to the stairs.  She just realized there’s more to this house she has yet to explore and is quite set on getting up there.  My toy blockade I set up isn’t really deterring or distracting her.)

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