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Thicker Than Water

Over the weekend, my older brother D and his girlfriend E drove down from Wisconsin to visit. The last time my brother saw Nellie was in March when she was about 8 weeks old. It’s always nice to have members … Continue reading

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Baby Steps

While I was on my way to work yesterday, Josh texted me to let me know that my Nellie, the babe who spent 9 months in my womb and has spent 10 months outside, had taken two whole unassisted steps. … Continue reading

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Shoes, and A Vote (for Nellie)!

Nellie wonders what the hell these strange new devices are on her feet, and plots to conquer & destroy them. ******************** VOTE FOR NELLIE! Nellie made it to the finals in this week’s cute baby contest on Parents.com. In just … Continue reading

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Sigh

I hear you wake on the monitor. A coo, at first, followed by fussing. I lay in bed, waiting to see if you put yourself back to sleep. You do not. I look at my clock to check on the … Continue reading

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‘Cuz She’s Got…

My friend Michelle blogged recently about how her son Liam has sprouted this little personality, seemingly overnight. I got to thinking about Nellie and how her personality has evolved and emerged in the last few months. I had always anticipated … Continue reading

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Nellie Rose – 6 Months Old

Nellie.. My sweet, darling, baby daughter. Today is your 6 month birthday. At 4:15 PM, exactly 6 months ago today you were born into this world and my life changed forever. It’s hard for me to wrap my mind around … Continue reading

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This Love

My daughter woke up screaming tonight after being asleep for less than an hour. When I say screaming, I mean she was screaming so loudly it was hurting my ears. I rescued her from her crib, gave her some teething … Continue reading

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A (Nellie) Rose By Any Other Name…

In the (nearly) 6 months that Nellie’s been here, we have come up with many.. many nicknames for her, most of which make no sense. Here are a few of them that actually include her name: Nellie Bug Nellie Bean … Continue reading

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Absence

Today was my mother in law’s day to watch Nellie while I worked and while Josh slept (he works nights for the time being). She called me yesterday to let me know that her daughter had invited her and my … Continue reading

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Love Is All You Need

Nellie and mommy have the same favorite band. (Dear Prudence) won’t you come out to play? All You Need…. Is Love. There’s nothing you can do that can’t be done.Nothing you can sing that can’t be sung.Nothing you can say … Continue reading

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