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Sleep
I can’t really complain when it comes to sleep. It’s the first question most people ask or chide when they see my young baby- “Getting any sleep?!” I usually respond, “Actually, yeah, he’s a good sleeper!” But I’ve had my share of nights when his call comes three- four times. I still haven’t quite decided…
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Thistledown
About a month ago I discovered that Cleveland has a racing track, and that’s its a mere ten minutes from our house. Today was the Ohio Derby, so we decided to have a little family fun and head out to the races! Scotland wondering why so many people drink and smoke while watching horses run.…
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Spring Voice Recital
Meaghan, Jen, Lauren, Jessica, MeAnna, Emma, Quinn Friday was my student’s Spring Voice Recital. As usual I had very mixed feelings. I was so proud of each student for facing their nerves and barreling through, but I also wished that their parents could hear what I hear in lessons- when they are relaxed and comfortable.…
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Scotland is at such a fun age. He’s super smiley, loves to play, loves to jabber and still loves to cuddle.
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I love my job!
Today was my last day teaching for the year. I’ll teach a handful of students through the summer, but the bulk of my students take off for camp and vaction. We have our studio recital this Friday. I’m so excited. Each student has made so much improvement. Jen is starting to express more. Anna is…
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Postpartum hair loss- it's real!
P.S. The Svelte Sentiments comics have returned. After a brief “maternity leave” I’m back at it!
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Skills
Scotland’s new rolling skills means that I often find him in strange positions in his crib. Today, probably in an attempt to stay cool, he propped up his feet against the bumper. He prefers to sleep like his Dad, very twisted!Yes, he has socks on his hands. He has taken to scratching his head while…
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Happy Memorial Day
Since Tom needed to work on Monday we commemorated Memorial Day on Sunday. The Highland Park Cemetery near our house has several veteran sections. Each year they place a small flag at each veteran’s tombstone. It’s a stirring sight, and I’ve always wanted to visit. This year we did. We walked along the rows and…
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Resident Kittens: Pearl and Hobbs
Pearl Hobbs We have been fostering these two beautiful, social, and energetic kittens for the past two and a half weeks. They’re up for adoption- any takers?
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Happy Sabbath!
Mmmm, peonies!