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Carsickness Strikes Unexpectedly
Last weekend, the weather was unbearably hot and so we decided to drive to the coast for the afternoon. We had a great time. Livi even slept in the car for a little while and was in a good mood when...
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Our First Overnight Trip As A Family
We finally found the time to go on our first trip as a family. While there were a few hiccups and plenty of meltdowns, it was an encouraging and overall successful experience. And most importantly, it...
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Tips For Making Doctor Visits Easier
I don’t think there’s a single child that likes going to the doctor. But some deal with it better than others. Livi doesn’t handle it so well. In her defense, she had to endure quite a few doctor...
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Hit Or Miss: My First Crayons
I have been trying for a while now to get Livi interested in some kind of arts and crafts but up until now all I got was a cold shoulder and a loudly howled “Noooo.” No matter what I tried, she just...
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The High Need Baby: Unsatisfied
When I imagined being a mom, I wasn’t quite certain what to expect. Sure, I had some images floating through my mind of chasing after little ones on a summer day, cuddling sleepy children in front of...
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Talk The Soothing Talk
When Livi was a baby and would cry all the time, I got a lot of advice, both solicited and not, on how to calm and soothe her. I would also search online for anything that might do the trick and give...
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The High Need Baby: So Unpredictable
When I think about Livi, one word that comes to mind is unpredictable. This characteristic was hard to accept and difficult to handle when she was a baby and now that she is a toddler, it can mean a...
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Hit Or Miss: Bird Feeder
Livi loves all kinds of animals and gets excited whenever we come across one, whether it’s a dog on the street, a duck in the park, or a giraffe in the zoo. But she especially loves birds. “Bird,” or...
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Get Out
When you’re a stay at home parent, whether it is for a few weeks or months after your baby is born or for a longer period, it is important to get out of the house. It is even more important when you...
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Little Quirks
Livi has some funny quirks. Most of them make me smile, some of them can get a little tiring over time. And others make me wonder and worry a little. But every time I bring them up with our...
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