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In response to comments on the "True to yourself" post:
Thanks to all those who commented on the “True to yourself” post. Several of you brought up the fact that being true to oneself might not encourage the growth necessary to become all that you can be. I would suggest however that the promptings of the spirit are often so internal that they are often…
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Our Baby’s Two Months Old
The first month of Scotland’s life went really slow, the second month flew. Where did April go? I can’t believe my little boy is already two months old. Here’s a few pictures of him, and here’s a few more, if more is what you want! (My greatest fear as a mother: that I will inundate…
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True to oneself
I’ve been greatly influenced by two books I’ve read this month: “The Happiness Project” by Gretchen Rubin and “The Artist’s Way,” by Julia Cameron. Together they have affirmed my belief that being true to oneself is the highest of pursuits. This concept of being true to oneself became very real to me when the topic…
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Rainy, Rainy, Rainy
This time of year I find myself repeating: “April showers bring May flowers, April showers bring May flowers. . .”
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I can't do it all, at least not all at once.
Yesterday, I came across a woman’s blog that left me in complete wonder. How does she do it all? She has six kids, whom she home-schools. She has a perfectly decorated home- mostly white. They raise chickens. She sews and makes everything. She’s part of at least two book clubs. Her husband works long days.…
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Emerging Spring Growth
“There is, indeed, something inexpressibly pleasing in the annual renovation of the world, and the new display of the treasures of nature.” -Samuel Johnson Lilac leaves emerging
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Rocking Chair Thought
Sometimes when I’m holding or playing with Scotland I get a vision of him as a little boy, running in the yard or making faces at me while he eats. It makes me proactively nostalgic for his infancy, and helps me cherish each passing moment.
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These are a few of my favorite things. . .
His eyes full of wonder His smile The way his hair sticks out of his hat The colors in this corner of my house
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Changing Table Thought
How is it possible that more poo got outside of the diaper than in?!!!!
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Rocking Chair Thoughts
One of my favorite things about getting up to feed Scotland is returning to my Tom-warmed bed!