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Think twice before you tickle…

I thought this article was so interesting.  As parents we get so exciting and happy when London laughs.  We tickle him until he shrieks with laughter and it warms our hearts.  I am so happy that my parents warned me about over stimulating him with tickles which led me to this article.  i wanted to [...]

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Falling in love with casual moisture….

I know I dont post much anymore but that is because I have a lovely little boy to stare at instead….but today I thought I had something perfect to share with the universe…
I am what my mom has deemed a “comfort nazi.”  Its not that bad but I do have some quirks one being the [...]

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What no one tells you but should

Being pregnant and having a baby brought on a whole new world of getting advice that I never knew existed.  I am googler and so I generally look up anything and everything I have a question about.  However, in the world of baby you will get almost as many hits walking down an aisle in [...]

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Our Birth Story – Welcome London Janse van Rensburg

It has been SO long since I have blogged, life with a Bean is pretty hectic.  But I thought I would begin since he is starting to smile and coo and I have no recollection of when he really began doing any of the things only parents care about – like when his poo turned [...]

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Bean’s first play date…

Ok – I know some of you thought….wait a minute…Bean can’t play yet can he?  He can!  He and I have been playing for a couple of weeks now.  I recently read in one of my many pregnancy and parenting books that you should begin to massage your belly and eventually your baby inside the [...]

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Us at 32 Weeks!

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London’s Room!!

Well I realize I have been a worthless blogger lately and I am tempted to give a really good excuse about work being busy, and pregnancy being tough and school taking up my time but really I have been lazy and honestly most of what I have had to say lately isn’t worth writing or [...]

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Crib – Almost Finished!!

YEY! We finally got a crib and put it together with the bumper and sheet I made. I still have to make the skirt and curtains and of course get our other furniture but I had to post pictures of the almost finished crib. We are so proud of it, especially because [...]

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Birthing Choices

I am home…from home…sort of. I am back in San Diego after visiting my family and friends in Texas. While it was 105 degrees most of the time and the water was too hot to swim in, it was still such a joy to see everyone that I miss so dearly. I [...]

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Daily Deal – Restaurant.com 80% off!!

80% off of all restaurant gift certificates on Restaurant.com using the code
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I am going to enjoy some lovely fondue in Texas for $2!!!

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