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Baby Announcement Idea
I know I’m getting way ahead of myself here, but I’ve been thinking about baby announcements ever since we promised the innkeepers at The Desert Thistle that we would send them one when the baby arrives in February (Editor’s Note: I’m going to the midwife today, so I’ll be able to give you an update about how the baby is doing.).… Read MoreI realized that I want to be able to get as much as possible done before the baby arrives. Here’s the plan I came up with:
- Matt and I could make a collage of pictures from the pregnancy using the collage feature at Wallgreens or Snapfish. We could leave
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Search for a New Couch
Matt and I need to get a new couch. I try not to use the word “need” when describing new, consumer goods, but, honestly, we really need a new couch.… Read MoreI bought our current couch ten years ago when I lived in rural Louisiana. It has traveled with me to six different homes, in three different states. It’s the comfiest, most inviting couch. In fact, the problem is not the couch; the problem is our dog, Hoss.
You see, Hoss is a bloodhound-mix. Bloodhounds are notorious droolers. Hoss is no exception. He also sheds uncontrollably. He pretty much sheds enough hair to create a replica of himself approximately once a
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Genetic Testing Part II
When I started reading your comments in response to my genetic testing dilemma, I initially thought that I needed to go through with the test. There were so many compelling arguments about how I needed to honor my internal planning self and find out as much information as possible in order to prepare for whatever might be in store for us. I was especially compelled by Sharpiegirl’s question: “If you have a student that is going to be in your class next year that is special needs, wouldn’t you want some advanced notice so you could help that child be all it can be right from the beginning?” And… Read More
