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All in a years time
This morning I walked by CIM on my way to the Botanical Gardens. Seeing the school immersed in spring splendor brought back memories of a year ago when I graduated from there. I smirked thinking how much my life changed my life since then. Last May I had no idea that in one year’s time…
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Thoughts
Tuesday was one of those oppressively gray and dismal rainy days. Scotland and I unconsciously decided that such a day deserved nothing more than a lot of reading and snuggling. At one point during the day as I was rocking Scotland to sleep and listening to “Sugar: The Bitter Truth,” I started to dose off,…
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Rain Rain
I’ve officially switched from “April Showers bring May flowers.” to “Rain Rain go away, Me and Scotter want to play!” I feel like this spring has been particularly rainy. Today I waited and waited for a chance to go outside with Scotland, but the gray persisted and the rain kept falling. So, we stayed inside,…
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Scotter
This isn’t the best picture but it’s a cute subject so I posted it anyway. Here’s Scotland at 9 weeks. This week: Scotland has started playing with toys! He’ll grab at them, smile at them, and even squeal when he sees them. Yesterday he grabbed his little elephant and stuck it in his mouth. Later,…
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Craving Dirt- closed
After much consideration I’ve decided to “close” my Craving Dirt blog, and just add my gardening posts to my main blog: kjirstiandtom.com. Thanks to all those who followed here. Happy Spring!
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Orange Princess
Last year Tom bought me these “Orange Princess” tulips. They were a “Tuesday gift” – a “just because” gift. I’ve waited eagerly for them to come up all year. They were definitely worth the wait. I adore them! They are a shorter tulip, with a double bloom. There is a touch of purple in the…
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Magical Child
When I was pregnant I used to openly hope, and secretly doubt, that I would have one of those magical children who politely announce they are tired and then lie down happily to take naps. The concept fascinated me. I had never witnessed such an act amongst my own family, but had marveled several times…
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Shots
Yesterday Scotland got his first round of vaccinations. Despite the doctor’s assurance that the most likely side effect was no side effect, Scotland spent the rest of the day with a low grade fever. Instead of his typical alert happy self, he would just lay his little head on my shoulder and whimper. He was…
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Happy Easter!
We had a simple but lovely Easter. I have found memories of hiding eggs, finding eggs, and dressing up in a springy Easter dress with bonnet. I was afraid Scotland would never forgive me if I dressed him in a dress and bonnet however, so we resorted to this cute sweater vest. Speaking of bonnets-…
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Baked Alaskas!
Tom and I went on our first date since the baby last night. Our friends, Jen and Clark, have a son Cody, who is two months older than Scotland. We’re swapping babysitting every other weekend. I was surprised at how wonderful it was. Tom and I often have time together at the end of the…