Category Archives: parenting

I Love Christmas

Posted on December 12, 2010 by

It had been a while since my last installment of lovey-dovies, I am long overdue for a gushing. It’s my favorite time of year and I’m full of holiday merriment. I love decorating for the holidays. I spread it out … Continue reading →

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Milo’s Lunch

Posted on November 4, 2010 by

When new friends find out that we’re vegan, they frequently ask what Milo eats. I suspect they’re really asking: “Does he eat what you eat?” The answer is: “Yes, of course!” but truthfully, most of the time I take more … Continue reading →

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Brave Bear

Posted on June 8, 2010 by

Lately, Milo has been having trouble with groups: as soon as we enter a room with more than two adults, he freezes—no matter how well he knows them. He stands stock still, avoids eye contact, and refuses to acknowledge their … Continue reading →

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Transition

Posted on March 5, 2010 by

I don’t handle transition well. I have friends and loved ones who really flourish in times of transition, whose capability to roll with the punches is honestly nothing short of extraordinary and who seem to have endless patience for adjusting … Continue reading →

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Decision-making

Posted on February 20, 2010 by

Here’s my favorite thing about living with a toddler: watching him make decisions. It is the source of endless fascination and pleasure for me. That tired old cliche “seeing his gears turn”—this is really true with a young child. You … Continue reading →

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Some Nice Things

Posted on January 12, 2010 by

I wanted to share a few bits with you today — things that I read or thought about this week. This is a photo of my corner of the couch. It’s where you will find me almost every night at … Continue reading →

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How to Tidy Any Room in 10 Minutes

Posted on January 10, 2010 by

I am the queen of the quick tidy-up. I have to be, because my default nature is to be sloppy. When I am cooking or doing a craft or DIY project, I create disaster zones. In my 20s, I was … Continue reading →

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New Blog and Selling Ad Space in Zine

Posted on December 22, 2009 by

I just wanted to pop in here and make quick post to make a couple of quick announcements. I won’t take up too much of your time because I’m sure that you have crossword puzzles and mugs of hot chocolate … Continue reading →

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