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Simplicity is the Watchword
And just like that, another Mother’s Day comes to a close. Last year at this time, I was very pregnant and very miserable. Josh and Jude took me to brunch, and during the week following the holiday, I was treated … Continue reading
Letter to Jude: Month 41
Dear Jude, Well, Mama fell off the monthly letter writing wagon. I’m really and truly sorry for that. The letter I write you, the posts I publish… they’re my journal of your life. When I forget to write or put … Continue reading
Fathers’ Day–In Photos
Here’s my husband: Handsome devil, isn’t he? I consider myself to be a very, very lucky woman. When I met Josh, I instantly knew that I had found an incredibly special man. I knew he would be an amazing husband–one … Continue reading
Letter to Jude: Months 34-36
Happy Birthday, Jude! One of my gifts to you this year is to have your monthly letter published on the actual day of your 36 month (read: 3 YEAR!) birthday. It’s a small gift and one that you might not … Continue reading
Letter to Jude: Month 33
Dear Jude, The other day, Papa mentioned that you’re now officially closer to being 5 years old than you are to being a newborn. I’d like to tell you that I responded in a calm, rational fashion, but the truth … Continue reading
Letter to Jude: Months 31 and 32
Dear Jude, You’re growing up too fast. Please slow down… Continue reading
Letter to Jude: Month 30
Not only have you turned two and a half, but by the time I get around to publishing this post, you’ll be well on your way to (Oh. My. God.) being three years old. Dear Lord. I don’t remember signing up for this… Continue reading
Letter to Jude: Month 29
Dear Jude, You have had quite an exciting month–new toys and new friends and a new weekly breakfast date. We’ve all been busy, busy, busy, but you really seem to be enjoying every minute of life…
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Letter to Jude: Month 28
Dear Jude, For me, the biggest problem I have with being a stay at home mom is that I never really know what day it is. Monday or Tuesday? The fifth or the sixth of the month… Continue reading
Letter to Jude: Month 27
Dear Jude, This letter to you is late. Three days late, to be exact… Continue reading