A Half Birthday

She's 6 months official! From 6 pd 8 oz to 15 pounds. Sleeping about 22 hours a day to 13 hours. Having no control over limbs to managing to put both feet in mouth. Amazing. I hear a lot of mom's say how fast it all happens. It didn't happen that way for me. These 6 months have been long! I&…

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Little Miss Visits Pediatrician - 6 months

Yesterday was Little Miss' 6 month checkup. Baby Girl is 15 pounds (31st percentile) and 2' 1" inches (27th percentile). The height hasn't changed. The nurse thinks that maybe she was measured wrong last time. She  got more shots.  I asked about the sleep thing since Miss V is averag…

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Vision Board Update

Last night I finally left the house. At night. Without Little Miss. I received a complimentary ticket to Sassy Moms Night Out Go Red event. Free drinks, free appetizers and beauty treatments? Yes, please! Have you seen my vision board ? Free stuff and parties are on the left. I spruced myself up an…

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More Wordless Wednesday - Rasta Baby

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Wordless Wednesday (Except For Caption) - My E*Trade Baby

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The Confessional - #4

I ate an entire pound cake in 2 days. I imagine myself being BFFs with Zap Mama, Sade, and the Girlfriends cast (not the actors but the characters). I haven't voted in every election since I became of voting age. I don't trust politicians. Breastmilk taste better than I thought it would. I norma…

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Nail Polish Love - Q: Is It Possible To Go Wrong With Red Nails?

A: YES I didn't think it was possible but this color didn't pack a punch. I'm beginning to think I'm not a Zoya fan.  I added some girl stickers to try and perk it up. Putting them on was a challenge for me. The pinky is really jacked up that's why the thumb is covering it. I only…

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25 weeks

Her likes: moving from sitting to laying on her stomach (unfortunately she hasn't learned how to get out of this position so frustration usually follows) my Macbook my cell phone the remote control fake laughing having the drool wiped from her mouth panting waking up early talking grabbing baths blowing sp…

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Flashback Friday - The Baby Before There Was Even the Thought of One

Before Little Miss was even thought of: 1. I would dream of having a baby girl never a boy. 2. My BFF did this funny little FB app that morphed my face with His face. The baby that was created had a mustache and we joked about the app adding in His 'stache. 3. He and I would always say if we ha…

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A MOMentous Day

Little Miss was awake the entire time we were outside and she's in the big girl stroller. This is her first day of seeing more than our block!

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I Am Most Definitely NOT Superwoman

How do other mothers do it? I'm still struggling with getting sh*t done. Am I the only one with a baby that clings on for dear life? I have to be in her line of vision at all times. If I'm in the kitchen too long she gets fussy. When I go to the bathroom, I take her with me. If I'm doin…

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Wordless Wednesday - I Knew She'd Be A Reader

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Best Cliche of a Day Ever

I am one of millions who got engaged on Valentine's Day. Five years ago I was having a lovely meal from the "Like Water for Chocolate" menu when He popped the question and pulled out a ring. It was quite a surprise.  We had been living together for a few years. We're not really V…

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It's Just Hair, Right?

I like to hold on to things. Old pictures, old diaries, old mementos. I have to talk myself into throwing things out. When it comes to my hair, I have a hard time cutting it. I cut my hair in college and I cut my hair a year after growing my perm out. Since I've had locs, the most I've ever…

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Nail Polish Love - I Heart You

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Wordless Wednesday - Sleeping Like a Baby

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The Aftermath of Snowpocalypse

We're going to be in the deep freeze for the next 3 days so I took a walk yesterday. It was a balmy 30 degrees out. I had books on hold at the library that I needed to pick up before they were sent on to the next patron. I took some shots with my phone's camera. This is my city: On my walk …

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Time to Throw on the Big Girl Panties

I received some really tragic news  (overly dramatical statement). He is going on a business trip for 3 WHOLE FRIGGIN DAYS!!!! I will have a set of peepers on me while I'm on the toilet for 3 days.  I will have to take 3 fast TAP (50 points if you know what that means) showers.  I will have to …

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Nail Polish (Not) Love

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Baby Sign Language - Ingine and Unataka

At 5 months she is starting to do the  grab and grunt/whine  when she wants something. I didn't think it would come this fast. I know nothing about babies (except that they are weird). I've decided to swap out Mom and Dad for "More" and "Give". She'll pick up on our na…

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Flashback Friday - Accidental Vegan

I like meat. I've seen videos of animal slaughter. Yes I think it's really really gross but ooohhhweee goat, bacon, cheese, burgers, and chicken are good. On December 31, 2008, I had a fabulous NYE meal at Brazzaz's, a brazilian steakhouse aka meat buffet. I didn't plan on going veg…

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Out of the Mouths of Babes

Have you looked at your non speaking child and felt like you knew what she would say if she only had the words? Here are some phrases I think Little Miss would say: I love the the sound made by slapping my hand against your face/the pillow/the floor/the mattress. I feel like I'm riding a horse wh…

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Wordless Wednesday - Blizzard 2011

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