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    Bowling Baby Shower




    Matt and I are trying to accomplish as much as possible before the Christmas holiday. When we get back in January, I’ll be 34 weeks pregnant (out of 40). Since many babies are known to arrive up to two weeks early, it makes sense for us to be prepared as early as possible. Also, I’m nervous about taking childbirth classes twice a week for two hours a night for three weeks. Eek!
    Since our evenings are already so packed, we try to get as much done as possible on the weekends (and still relax and have fun!). This weekend, I made a new slipcover for the ottoman in the baby’s
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    Registration Is Now Open!

    I’m very excited to announce that registration is now open for the next Purposeful Conception: Preparing Your Mind, Body, and Life for Pregnancy online course, which begins January 2 and runs through February 4. This course will be the last one before our baby arrives (crazy!).

    I’m particularly excited about this January course because it’s the start of a new year (a new decade, for that matter!), which, for me, always represents a fresh start, an ideal time for introspection, and a renewed opportunity for self-growth.

    As I get closer and closer to my due date, I feel even more thankful for the time I spent preparing my mind, body,

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    On the Reading Docket


    I’m so excited about the books I picked up at my local library (requested through inter-library loan):

    1. Diaper Free: I’m eager to learn all about elimination communication (although I have to confess that I just read random sentences out of the book, and the author seems very radical–think unassisted home births).
    2. Montessori from the Start: This book seems a little dense but also full of useful information as I try to figure out how to transfer my Montessori knowledge from 6-9 year-olds to infants.
    3. How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way: Even just flipping through the pictures excites me!
    4. Body, Soul, and Baby: I
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