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Birthday Planning
My birthday’s coming up on February 9! (Just in case you’re curious, I’m turning 34.)… Read MoreIt’s time to start planning my birthday party. This year, I want to be one-step ahead in the planning department (hello Halloween costume designing in August…). Besides, before I know it, it’s going to be time to start planning Henry’s birthday (February 28).
So, this year poses a bit of a challenge. We are probably moving to Austin at the end of January. I have a couple friends in Austin, but the thought of throwing myself a birthday party and inviting a couple friends doesn’t sound appealing (mainly because that’s what I did last year).
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10 Months: Happy Birthday, Henry!
Oh, dearest Henry, what shall I share about you this month?… Read MoreEveryone you come into contact with exclaims, “He’s such a happy baby!” And your relatives call you a “sweet, sweet” boy.
I think your number one favorite thing is food. You can’t get enough of it! Your second favorite thing is dogs. They always bring a smile to your face, especially when they lick you in the face. Your third favorite thing is probably stairs. You love to climb higher and higher. You also know how to climb down stairs, although that process is much harder. First you test out the distance with your arm. When you sense that
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My Organization System for Motherhood
I have a big post coming (in response to a kindred spirit’s big questions) about motivation and passion and goals. But I decided that I would start with something related yet simpler: my daily organization system.… Read MoreI could write a sonnet to my daily organization system. It is the reason I’m able to accomplish anything.
In general, my organization system is a binder that includes my yearly goals, my monthly goals, and then my weekly to-do lists. I detail the whole system on the Organization page. (And I’d be remiss if I wrote a whole post about organization and didn’t mention my mentor Maia and my favorite book about
