Category Archives: Mothering

First Word Problems

Posted on May 11, 2013 by carrie

(Not to be confused with first world problems.) Victoria said her first word yesterday. And of course it’s…. … DaDa. That’s all right baby. I was only the one who carried you for 69 weeks of years, and who experienced … Continue reading →

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Bits and Pieces

Posted on May 10, 2013 by carrie

I find it amusing when scientific research supports what parents do naturally, when they aren’t overthinking things. A new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics found that cleaning a recently dropped pacifier with your saliva-meaning you put it in … Continue reading →

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A Philosophy of Baby Sleep

Posted on May 3, 2013 by carrie

Two of my favorite bloggers have written posts lately about baby sleep that I enjoyed. Kim at LifeInaShoe linked to a tongue-in-cheek article on the dangers of reading baby sleep manuals. And Headmistress of the Common Room shares links to … Continue reading →

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Little Men, Little Women

Posted on April 25, 2013 by carrie

Siblings in a large family definitely have an advantage when it comes to learning about gender differences. Consider the following episodes. I’m currently reading Swiss Family Robinson aloud to my 12 year old son. Sometimes I read while I’m putting … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Family to Raise a Toddler

Posted on March 1, 2013 by carrie

It doesn’t take a village to raise a child. I take major umbrage with that statement. However, it does take a family to raise a 2 year old. Ruby was getting on everyone’s nerves this morning. It has been a … Continue reading →

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Parenting Questions With No Answers

Posted on February 28, 2013 by carrie

Some parenting issues have no real answers. For instance, how is it that children (and husbands) can knock the hand towel off the towel bar, and not notice it much less replace it? Why is it that some kids insist … Continue reading →

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What Goes Around

Posted on February 27, 2013 by carrie

I’ve started a new habit around here. In the afternoons, when I head to my bed to put the 2 year old and baby down for a nap, Julien (12) and Sadie (7) take turns coming into my bedroom for … Continue reading →

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6 Months Ago Today

Posted on February 14, 2013 by carrie

August 13, 2012 11:07 PM – I can’t sleep through these contractions. Take note of the time. Could this be it? For two solid weeks I’ve been experiencing “show” (which is why midwives refer to show as “a whole lot … Continue reading →

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Marmee March’s Wisdom

Posted on February 12, 2013 by carrie

I remember reading Little Women as a teenager and, like most people, enjoying it very much. I wanted my girls to read the book (or to read it aloud to them), so I picked it up again to re-read it. … Continue reading →

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Boys, Bras, and Texting

Posted on February 11, 2013 by carrie

…or, How To Get Your Kids To Stop Opening Your Packages. But the former title made you click, didn’t it? I feel obliged to share a text conversation that took place between my 11 year old son and myself. You … Continue reading →

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