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    DIY: Shirt Applique

    May 26, 2011 / 3 Comments

    While Henry was actively engaged in watching his butterfly mobile, I decided to squeeze in a little crafting time to work on my shirt.

    Henry – Happy Friday! from SaraMattHossHop-singClemHenry on VimeoStep One:

    • I put on the shirt and figured out how I wanted to modify the sleeves by playing around with different folds. When I found something I liked, I pinned each sleeve in place.

    And, um, that’s all I was able to accomplish during my first work period. So sad!

    Step Two:

    • Later in the day, during one of Henry’s nap times, I hemmed the sleeves along the new lines.
    • I then used pinking shears to
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    Dwelling in Possibility: Progress Update

    May 25, 2011 / 8 Comments

    Last week, I attended a training in Austin about how to start a charter school. When I first heard about the training, I thought, “There’s no way I can go. It’s in the middle of May, and Henry won’t even be three months yet. I won’t be able to pump enough milk to leave him in Houston with a babysitter while I travel all the way to Austin and back. And if I did pump enough milk, where would I pump while I was at the training so my breasts don’t get engorged?”

    But the more I thought about it, the more I realized I simply had to go. I

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    Register Now: Purposeful Conception!

    May 24, 2011 / No Comments

    Registration is now open for the next Purposeful Conception Course: Preparing Your Mind, Body, and Life for Pregnancy!

    As Henry barrels toward the three-month mark, I am still so thankful that Matt and I spent time preparing our lives for a child before we conceived.

    For those of you who are thinking about conception or are actively trying, this online course will help you position your mind, body, and life for pregnancy. Over the course of five weeks from June 5 through July 8, a new lesson will be uploaded each weekday. The lessons will address a comprehensive range of topics, such as preparing your body through solid nutrition

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