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Last Chance: Register for Purposeful Conception
Matt and I might be getting close to trying to conceive again. Although I’m nervous about all the things that are out of my control, I’m working hard to stay optimistic and positive and to focus on the things that are within my control: religiously taking my prenatal vitamin, running three times a week, eating healthy foods, relaxing before bed, letting go of stress, detoxifying my environment, getting our finances in order so we can afford a second birth/child/maternity leave, and strengthening our partnership.I just finished my first menstrual cycle since my miscarriage in July. I wanted to wait at least one full cycle to help my body get… Read More -
A New Rhythm to the Day
Henry has now officially started Montessori school as an 18 month old. I signed him up for the extended day program, which means he has class from 8:15am-12:15pm (including lunch that he and his classmates make every day) and then a nap until I pick him up at 2:45pm.I was home with Henry all day for the first 14 months of his life, and then he started part-time daycare. We’ve always had a routine for our days together, even from the very beginning, although the exact rhythm is always changing and evolving as my little boy’s needs change.I still remember those first three months when he would take… Read More -
Back to School: Montessori Style
September 11th, you are forever etched onto my heart. Before I begin my day, I would like to stop and acknowledge the crushing, senseless losses that people experience every day around the globe. We are all united by “Life’s longing for itself.“
——————–Henry starts Montessori school today, and we’ve been eagerly getting him ready.Here’s what he needs to bring:- Soft shoes for wearing inside the classroom (like Robeez)
- 5 pairs of training pants (he has some from Hanna Andersson, but when he outgrows them, I’m going to purchase them from Target to save some money)
- 5 pairs of shorts
- 3 pairs of socks
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