iPhoneography 11.23.14

iPhoneography: A few macro photos I have taken this week ...

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The Poopacalypse of 2014

A text I sent my husband today His reply Today, I survived the Great Poopacalypse of 2014. My three year old girl has been struggling with constipation off and on for months now, probably since...

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Help Wanted: Professional Pick Up Person

If I had money to throw away,  I wouldn't hire a personal trainer or a chef. This would be the want ad that I would post. Help Wanted Mother of two looking for full-time Professional Pick Up Person (PPUP).  This person's responsibilities would include: Picking up any and all items dropped...

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A Random Act of Kindness

NaBloPoMo prompt for the day: Tell us about one time you benefited from the kindness of strangers.  I don't have a life changing story to tell, just a little incident in a parking lot. I...

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Happy "Birth" Day to My Sister

Today, in the wee hours of the morning, one of my sisters gave birth to her second baby, her second sweet baby boy. I spoke with her briefly tonight and she sounded fried...happy, in love, in awe of the little face, running out of adrenaline, and deep fried tired.  I think of how tired a mama is...

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When Kids Get Sick

Sometimes, you have good intentions, and life just gets in the way. I have fallen off the post something every day wagon for NaBloPoMo.  First it was computer issues, then a sick kid. Priorities,...

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Saying Goodbye to Single Me

One day last week, my husband decided "I think today is the day." He was going to order his new car. He has been waiting for this moment for seven long years. I have been listening to him talk about selecting a new car for seven. long. years.  That evening I received a text message. It was a picture...

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How to Change a One Year Old's Diaper in 35 Easy Steps

Today's NaBloPoMo prompt: Write a "how to" post about anything you've got skills for, small or large. A Step by Step Guide to Changing a One Year Old's Diaper: 1. Catch baby after chasing him around the couch. 2. Lift baby so his bum is in front of your face. 3. Conduct whiff test to confirm,...

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Why it is Awesome to be the Second Child: A Letter to my Son

Dear Sweet Boy, This picture, right here, exists to prove to you that it is awesome to be a second child. You are at the top of the slide of a bounce house. You climbed up the stairs all by yourself,...

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Autumn's Color Palette

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Cruises? Not for Me

NaBloPoMo Prompt: Where is the one place you would never want to go on vacation that other people seem to love? My in-laws are the king and queen of cruises. They can tell you which ships to take, who has the best food, the best casinos and the best excursions. They cruise over to Europe and fly...

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A Letter to My Daughter

Hey Peanut, Tonight was a rough one. You have really been testing your limits lately. I know, it is really, really, really hard being three years old (you tell us this all the time). I know you...

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The Last Magic Christmas

Have you heard of NaBloPoMo? I hadn't either until a few days ago. It is a 30 day writing challenge to get you in the practice of writing. Prompts are provided as a guide if you choose to use them....

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5 Things I Miss About Breastfeeding

There are a lot of things I miss about nursing my babies, and several that I don't miss at all, but for the most part, I was fortunate enough to have a positive experience.  Here are five things...

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