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{Big Babble} The Many Adventures of Purple Woobie.

Lovey, wankie, softie, woobie…no matter what you call it a majority of children will become wildly attached to one particular object in their childhood and woe be unto you if it ever goes missing. Especially if it is a one of a kind. There’s no telling what your kid may become attached to, an oldContinue reading “{Big Babble} The Many Adventures of Purple Woobie.”

{baby babble} Vivi’s Favorite Things (To Chew On)

The time has come where what’s mine is Vivi’s and what’s Vivi’s goes into her mouth to be gummed to death. While teeth still haven’t made their appearance drool and endless chewing has, which means I have to be extra vigilant about what that baby sticks in her mouth. Continue reading on Babble… Also onContinue reading “{baby babble} Vivi’s Favorite Things (To Chew On)”

puffy love marshmallows

I stood up in church on Sunday and thanked God for the perfectly simple life I have at the moment. I know that the perfect or the simple part won’t last forever and that in any given day there can be imperfections ranging from mild to overwhelming. But I am happy. And I would beContinue reading “puffy love marshmallows”

Motorola DROID RAZR (Giveaway!)

(Giveaway over…Winner has been contacted, thanks for entering!) I see you there with your phone hidden under the table. You see, not too long ago I was hiding my phone under the table too. While all my friends tapped out tweets and updated statuses on their fancy phones I could do exactly two things withContinue reading “Motorola DROID RAZR (Giveaway!)”

{big babble} If You Can’t Afford to Insure your Kids, Don’t Have Them.

“If people are being so careless about their children’s health, what else are they being careless about? If you’re willing to forego something as essential as health insurance, what else are your children going without? If you can’t afford to insure you’re {sic} kids, don’t have them.” This was a comment I received on aContinue reading “{big babble} If You Can’t Afford to Insure your Kids, Don’t Have Them.”

{baby babble} Babes in Turkey Pans. A Turkey Themed Slideshow.

I had heard of people taking an annual photo of their baby in their turkey pan. A really good turkey pan can be passed down for generations and what makes an heirloom better? Generations of babies being photographed in them. Continue reading on babble… Also on babble…bear crawls and biting.

today would be four.

Three years ago today I was in Los Angeles with Addie at her house celebrating her daughter’s first birthday with cream puffs and swag toy guitars. 154 days later I was back in LA at her daughter’s funeral. Today would have been Maddie’s fourth birthday. 11-11-11. Pretty cool day to have a birthday. Her parentsContinue reading “today would be four.”

soul tingles

There is this indescribable warmth that comes from holding a sleeping baby. When you have to put them down you are left with this very odd sensation, sort of like being cold…but also that you are missing something. I was supposed to take Vivi to the doctor yesterday for her 6 month visit but beforeContinue reading “soul tingles”

{big babble} Loose Teeth are Gross and Other Dental Observations

Give me the option between a loaded diaper from Vivi or watching Addie play with a dangerously loose tooth with her tongue? I’ll take the diaper thank you. I remember being fascinated with loose teeth as a kid, maybe because it meant the tooth fairy was coming or that you could go into school withContinue reading “{big babble} Loose Teeth are Gross and Other Dental Observations”

{baby babble} An Open Letter From Vivi to Addie.

Hey big sister, I know we really don’t get the chance to talk, with me being all “BA BA BA” and you being all “MOM I’M BORED!” but I really wanted to take this chance and tell you what it’s like to be your little sister. First of all, I’ve noticed over the past fewContinue reading “{baby babble} An Open Letter From Vivi to Addie.”