January 2012
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December 2011
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Saying Goodbye to 2011
As we approach 2012, I feel myself burdened with an odd sort of weight, a deep sadness in the midst of so much joy. I remember so clearly what I felt like this time last year. I was so excited for the new year, the year that would bring my baby. I was eager for the calendar pages to turn, but this year I just want to find a way to make time stand still. I wish it could be 2011 forever.
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Mama's Girl
Eleanor is definitely a mama’s girl, and a shy one at that. She is not the kind of baby who is game to be passed around from adoring relative to adoring relative. She clings tightly to me, and if anyone she deems a stranger gets too close, she tucks her head down on my shoulder and grips my shirt tight in her little hands. Of course I am flattered, but it has made our last two visits to...
Whew!
We’re finally home, after a very busy week and a very exhausting flight with an overtired baby. I’m glad to be home, but I’m already trying to plan our next visit, and missing my mom like crazy.
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Two More
Eleanor’s two top front teeth broke through today. They’ve been close and very visible for about two weeks, and now they are finally out. I can’t wait to see what her new smile will look like, but I’m sad that her gummy grin is totally gone now.
Anonymous asked: I actually think your skin is very beautiful. So much so, I was going to ask what your skin care routine is and what your skin was like pre pregnancy and since giving birth?
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logansmummy replied to your photo: Eleanor is 30 weeks old! Today she and I went to…
Random but these things intrigue me.. Do you ever call Eleanor, Ellie? Or do you not like nicknames? The name is so pretty, but unfortunately reminds me of my ex’s mistakes lol. Your eleanor is absolutely gorgeous though :) x
One of the reasons we liked the name Eleanor was because it lent itself to so...
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Why spanking is on the decline →
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An Ordeal
We just had one.
It was almost nap time, and I decided to groom the cat for a few minutes while Eleanor was still in a good mood. She sat on the floor with me and watched. She loves the cat. While she was watching, she started grunting. She was really working on a big one. Now that she is eating solid foods she only poops every other day or so, which means it can get fairly dramatic. When she...
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I was just thinking...
I’m going to get really emotional when all of the tumblr babies around Eleanor’s age, and particularly the other May babies, start turning one.
I love watching all of your babes grow up. Thank you for sharing them with me.
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WatchThis is a four minute video of my baby playing on the floor that will surely only interest those related to her by blood. I put a Jolie Holland song in it to make it more universally appealing.
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My Big Cloth Diapering Post
We’ve been using cloth since Eleanor was three weeks old. I feel like it’s time I write a post about it.
First, let me say that everyone seems to have varying experiences with different sorts of diapers. It really is best to buy a few different brands to try out in order to find which are best fit for you. What works great for one baby doesn’t work at all for another, so my...
Going to the dentist today
For the first time in SIX years. I’m scared. I really don’t want to know how many cavities I have.
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Baby Led Weaning: Three Weeks In
We have been practicing Baby Led Weaning for three weeks now, and I wanted to post an update about how it is going. Andrew and I both had a hard time with the concept for the first week or so. There was a lot of gagging and food getting caught in her mouth, and it made us so nervous. The Baby Led Weaning books says to try not to stare at your baby while they eat, but we couldn’t help...
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For the Record
At Eleanor’s well baby check ups they give me a yes/no questionnaire to fill out regarding her safety and development. Most of the questions are obviously intended to make sure that I am not a completely clueless parent constantly putting my baby in danger, like “Do you drink hot beverages while you hold your baby?” (no), “Do you have the number for poison control saved in...
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Six Months of Motherhood
It’s kind of amazing how for an entire six months now, Eleanor has never left my side. The longest time we have ever been apart is when I pass her off to Daddy and slip in the shower for a few minutes. When she was a newborn she simply felt like an extension of me and being constantly with her was only natural, but now that she’s older it actually feels like we are spending quality...