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The First Birthday…it’s de rigueur

My daughter, Scarlett, just turned one on Saturday. It got me thinking- when did the first birthday become such a thing? A quick look on Pinterest at “first birthday ideas, girl” and you’ll see something like this: A vintage high chair with a banner on the front that reads “one” Child in a tutu party dress with a party hat…

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This moment’s for me

It’s been that kind of a week. You know the kind I mean- non-stop raining, a sick toddler whose tantrums and snot have reached epic proportions, and a baby whose swollen gums are showing signs of two front teeth pushing through. Fun times! Weeks like this have me wanting to escape from the present moment, not be present in it!…

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