Category Archives: Life

How Times Change

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Amanda

Today was my Uncle Tom’s $%th birthday and it was so different this year that it really made me think.  My Aunt has been in the hospital now for three weeks, going in with a stroke and now finding an … Continue reading →

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The Battle for Sleep – Days 5 & 6

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Amanda

Day 5 Saturday we were all at the Grandparent’s Punaro for birthday celebrations, so we did not get home much before 9pm.  I had brought her nightie to their house so we changed her there, knowing she would fall fast … Continue reading →

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The Battle for Sleep – Day 4

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Amanda

So last night we were out a bit later after going out to the Old Orchard with my parents for dinner.  This was Ariella’s first “real” dining out experience and we actually had comments from other diners that she “did … Continue reading →

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The Battle for Sleep – Days 2 and 3

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Amanda

Day 2 Ariella got her cereal, bath and her Momma Milk before being put down around 8:00ish.  She fussed a little bit at first but then went right to sleep, with Momma pretty much right behind her.  She woke up … Continue reading →

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The Battle for Sleep

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Amanda

Ariella is going to turn 7 months next week and is still waking up at least 2 or 3 times a night.  While some nights don’t seem that bad, we have both gone through the flu and colds now and … Continue reading →

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Saturday April 25, 2009 – Accomplishments

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Amanda

Today has been a very busy day.  I was up at 6:30 with the baby to nurse and then got to go back to sleep because my Husband loves me SOOOO much!    I ate breakfast, showered and then Derek … Continue reading →

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Today’s Accomplishments

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Amanda

Today I have been up since 7:30am.  I have not taken a nap today, because Ariella only took a 20 minute nap this morning.  Well, I could be taking one now, but I’m writing this instead.   So far today, … Continue reading →

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The Subculture of “Mom”

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Amanda

Being a new Mom can feel very lonely.  Especially at 3 in the morning while you are rocking your new baby to sleep and you can hear your partner snoring in the bedroom next door.  You feel as if you … Continue reading →

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Recognise Small Successes

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Amanda

Everyone has ‘To Do’ lists, and for some of us they are necessity.  As a new Mom, I am finding that my ‘To Do’ list keeps getting longer and longer and very rarely has many items crossed off of it.  … Continue reading →

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Ariella’s Solid Food Journey

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Amanda

So Ariella has been on solid food now for about 2+ months and is enjoying every minute of it!  If you take the food away, she cries, if you don’t feed her fast enough, she whines.  I figured it was … Continue reading →

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