Appreciating 2012

Friday, December 30, 2011
In 2008, I started a new job, moved in with my boyfriend, and got engaged. In 2009, I smashed up my car, we planned our wedding and we got married. In 2010, I...

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Baby's First Christmas

Wednesday, December 28, 2011
To be completely honest, this Christmas day wasn't the most wonderful time of the year in our home. Instead of the spirit of the baby Jesus we had more of a demon on...

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Getting back on track.

Friday, December 23, 2011
Yesterday I had my six-week postpartum doctor's appointment and finally got the go-ahead to resume all my normal activities, including working out. I've been looking forward to that for weeks. Since I was...

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mamamonday - routines? what are those?

Monday, December 19, 2011
Eli was starting to get into what I stupidly thought was a nice little routine. Eating every 3-4 hours, sometimes going longer at night. On Saturday night he went to sleep around 10:00,...

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fun with google analytics

Friday, December 16, 2011
I love Google Analytics. Not only does the word "analytics" make me laugh every time because it's got "anal" in it and I'm a 13 year old boy, but it provides lots of...

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Where are you, Christmas?

Wednesday, December 14, 2011
I'm having trouble getting into the Christmas spirit this year. I'm sure part of it is having a new baby in the mix, which means less time for decking the halls and falalalalalaing...

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mamamonday: one month

Monday, December 12, 2011
My little goblin turned one month old on Saturday. On Friday, we had a monumental milestone - Eli's first real smiles, ones not caused by gas or muscle spasms. When he grinned, I...

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Writer's Workshop: Blast from the Past

Thursday, December 08, 2011
Today's Writer's Workshop prompt at Mama Kat's is to look back on what we were blogging about last year at this time and see how it's changed. I'm going to do you one...

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10 on Tuesday

Tuesday, December 06, 2011
1. What are 3 things that are on your Christmas wishlist? I have to limit it to three?! New running shoes, Glamour subscription, and books. Honestly coming up with a wish list this...

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mamamonday: surviving with a newborn - fact vs. fiction

Monday, December 05, 2011
Before you have a baby, you hear all sorts of advice from friends, family and complete strangers. People love to offer up their insights on what your life will be like after the...

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Five Things

Thursday, December 01, 2011
Today's Writer's Workshop prompt at Mama Kat's blog is Five Things. List 5 things we don’t know about you, 5 things you’re knowledgeable about, 5 things you know nothing about, and 5 things...

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