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Thankful...
I realize it’s more than a little bit trite to talk about being thankful on (American) Thanksgiving. But I can’t help it… I just re-read my Thanksgiving entry from last year. It… more →
Taking a chance on baby...
Thankful...
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Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 1 week ago: I realize it’s more than a little bit trite to talk about being thankful on (American) Thanksg … more →
Waiting...
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Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 1 week ago: In a week I will no longer be able to say “this time last year, Elanor was in the hospital. … more →
Baby Free Weekend...
Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 2 weeks ago: This past weekend marked a turning point for Ravi and I. We left Elanor with his parents and went a … more →
Kids like this are why we parent
Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 2 weeks ago: I couldn’t be prouder of Will Phillips if I were his mom… He is refusing to stand for th … more →
The only mom in the room...again...
Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 3 weeks ago: Tuesday I found myself the only mom in the room again, but in a much different way. Elanor and I wen … more →
Being sick with a baby
Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 4 weeks ago: This past Wednesday I woke up and felt fine. I took Elanor to a free “check us out” cla … more →
Leslie Patricelli's Virtual Book Tour!
Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 1 month ago: I’ve spoken before about how much Elanor LOVES the book Yummy Yucky by Leslie Patricelli (as w … more →
Making a choice not to volunteer anymore
Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 1 month ago: For the past 6 months or so I’ve been volunteering at Planned Parenthood. I am strongly pro-c … more →
When is face paint not face paint?
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Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 1 month ago: Today I’m re-posting (with permission!) an excellent post by NJ Face Painter. Find the origin … more →
Good-bye Lady
Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 1 month ago: Today around 2pm our time, Lady was put to sleep. The vet came to our home and gave her some valium … more →
The only mom in the room...
Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 1 month ago: I had an odd experience today of being the old woman in the room and the only one with a baby today. … more →
Balance between a dying pet and a vivacious baby
Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 1 month ago: One of the hardest parts about watching Lady dying by inches is that Elanor is so full of life and i … more →
My Favorite Read Alouds #2--Tails Are Not For Pulling
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Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 5 months ago: While Tails Are Not For Pulling isn’t the most lyrical book in the world, it is a must-have fo … more →
Dear Elanor Six Months
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Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 7 months ago: Dear Elanor You are six months old today. One half of our first year is in the past, and you are on … more →
Not Okay
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Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 7 months ago: Right now I’m struggling… I think it’s a lot of things compounding in on one anoth … more →
Dear Elanor...5 months
Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 8 months ago: My darling Elanor You are five months old today. 151 days on this earth. Yesterday brought back tho … more →
Autism Awareness Day
Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 8 months ago: I read that today is Autism Awareness Day. As a teacher, I have had an Autistic Student in my class. … more →
I don't know what I want
Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 8 months ago: I feel like I’m not allowed to say this because E is such an “easy” baby…but … more →
Happy Birthday Roe V Wade
Taking a Chance on Baby wrote 10 months ago: Today is the 36th anniversary of Roe V Wade. While I have never had to make the difficult choice of … more →
