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So, just like that, Meredith is potty trained. And it was easy. I’m not bragging because I had very little to do with the whole process. Like most moms, I’d guess, I both looked forward to Meredith being potty trained and dreaded the process. I couldn’t stand the thought of having to follow her around all day asking if she has to potty, putting her on there every thirty minutes, accidents aplenty, etc. So I put it off. Of course we have been talking to her about it for awhile. We got a training toilet a year ago, and Meredith got her first pack of underwear for Christmas (she was 2 1/2 years old). She occasionally wanted to wear them…
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I’m working on Liam’s stocking. It’s progressing very nicely and I don’t think I’ll have a problem finishing this summer. I’m working on getting 10,000 steps on my Fitbit each day. Without trying, I average 7500, depending on how busy we are at work. So to make my goal, I’ll probably have to add in a walk each evening. I’m working on upping my pumping output. For me that means more water and timely pumping sessions. What else can I do? I’m working on potty training Meredith. Actually it’s pretty much done, and it was quick & easy. I’ll share my “secrets” soon. I’m working on making it halfway through Lonesome Dove (the book) by July 13 for book club. It’s a long one so…
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Last month I was excited to see that I won a giveaway for an Olivebox! This is a monthly subscription service that is filled with products revolving around paper. I used to subscribe before daycare costs started eating us alive, and I loved it. I just wanted to share with you what was inside, in case it’s something you might be interested in! The theme was “sweet as honey” and it was adorable. It contained a little composition book (not sure what I’m going to use it for yet but I have some ideas), a greeting card, a package of notecards, some all-purpose honey balm, and a link to a free printable matching the fabric line Sweet As Honey by…
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Read about week one here. Day 8 Breakfast: three scrambled eggs, banana/blueberry/coconut flake mix, black coffee (I liked it better this time) Lunch: leftover chili, salad with tomatoes Snack: none Dinner: a fake chicken marsala with local (no-sugar-added) bacon, and a side of broccoli. My husband liked the chicken but I was disappointed in the whole thing. I bet it’s a really good recipe if you use wine (I subbed chicken broth), regular bacon, and butter, so I’ll try it again when I can have that stuff. This was my first time cooking this kind of bacon and it was really different. I had an apple for dessert. I felt: pretty tired after work again. I did a 20-minute fairly easy yoga session, and my…
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Today I’m sharing some stuff I found around the internet. Enjoy! >Loved these thoughts from someone waiting to have kids. >If you’ve never seen this video you’re missing out. Hilarious. >You are loved, known, welcome, enough. >I am on a mission to learn to love black coffee, and I found these tips really helpful. >New blog crush. >Another bench DIY I want to try. *** Around here I am spontaneously potty training Meredith, looking forward to blueberry-picking this weekend, dealing with a cold, plugging away at whole30, and sneaking in bits of time for personal projects. See you Monday with a recap of week two on whole30! Happy weekend!