Category Archives: babby

One Quick Question Before I Pass Out

Who in holy hell sold me the delicious bowl of crack I was smoking when I thought that minding a 21 month old while 37 weeks pregnant would be preferable to / easier than two measly hours a day of … Continue reading

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Big Boy Bed Injures Local Mother

We had been thinking for a while about moving Trombone from crib to bed. On the reluctant side, my brain argued: – he’s fine in his crib! – he doesn’t complain or climb out or anything! (I really thought he … Continue reading

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Free as in Freedom

Since I was a kid, I have wanted to be something that mattered. First I wanted to be a vet. Then I wanted to be a psychologist. Then I wanted to be a writer. Then I lost track. My first … Continue reading

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Cake and Truth (and Freedom!)

I fetched Trombone from his nap today; lifted him out of the crib onto the floor and then fell into the rocking chair, panting. He proceeded to bring me his stuffed animals, one at a time. “Hug bear.” “OK, I’ll … Continue reading

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What is this “Nesting”?

I was at Superstore alone yesterday. Being at Superstore alone at 35 weeks pregnant is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because I could stop long enough in the clothing section to try on a (surprisingly decent and … Continue reading

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