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    February: Reflection & Rejuvenation

    From the Nikki McClure Calendar

    February is upon us! I am entering into the month of my birthday and the birth of my son.

    January was quite the busy month, although my busy-ness also included daily naps and regular walks! I managed to accomplish all of the following items on my massive Birth To Do List:

    • Create a packet for visitors who want to help us (it’s not helpful if you have to answer a gazillion questions as they are trying to help)
    • Schedule and attend an infant CPR class
    • Get car seat installed
    • Finalize birth announcement
    • Make comfrey tea compresses and red raspberry tea ice cubes for the
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    December: Reflection & Rejuvenation

    From the Nikki McClure Calendar

    Wow. We are officially heading into the last month of 2010. I think this marks the end of a decade. It’s strange to me how I can compartmentalize so much of my life chapters according to the decades. The ’80s were my childhood. The ’90s were high school and college. The ’00s started with my career, took me on a self-subsidized sabbatical, and connected me with my life partner. And now the next decade marks the beginning of my journey as a parent and the wholehearted pursuit of some of my bigger dreams related to building community and revolutionizing education.

    Okay, I won’t go too

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    November: Reflection & Rejuvenation

    From the Nikki McClure Calendar

    The months are flying by! But it’s good. I’m simultaneously excited that we’re getting closer and closer to the birth (we’re due in mid-February) and I’m satisfied that I’m dutifully preparing for it. I think I can attribute my joyful attitude to the fact that I’m consciously making space in my life for pregnancy. I work ten hours a day on school stuff, but then I come home and take an hour-long nap and then take Hoss on an hour-long walk. Matt and I cook together about four times a week and enjoy meals out approximately three times a week. Then I usually have a
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