Dear Theo, Its been one month since you've arrived and I am SO happy that you are here.  We have been getting to know each other, you and me, but more importantly you and your big brother Max are learning about each other. I cant say its been an easy transition, but more good is coming out of the changes than I ever...

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I might be starting a new series here - Pin in Real Life - meaning I take a 'pin' from Pinterest and actually make, do, see, buy, etc of the item I pinned.  Today is Father's Day - Happy Father's Day to my father, my step-father, my brother and brother-in-law.  You are the greatest! I hosted dinner at my house today, though I...

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We Heart Boy Birth AnnouncementTo see Shutterfly's birth announcement designs, click here.View the entire collection of cards. We Heart Boy Birth AnnouncementTo see Shutterfly's birth announcement designs, click here.View the entire collection of cards. ...

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Just some random photos from the last couple of weeks.  To say the least, its been a bit crazy around here wtih schedules, personalities and lack of sleep (for all actually, re-sleep training Max - no more rocking to sleep...this morning I found him asleep on the floor by the gate (yes I gate his bedroom - he walked out and downstairs one...

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Last summer I saw many of these, summer bucket lists basically.  This year, in my blogroll, I am seeing the return of the summer bucket list.  With me being on leave, I decided to create one for this family.  Its very simple.  I like it.  I like that its holding me responsible for actually doing these items, because knowing me, I would say,...

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Blogger Elise Blaha does this.  I found it inspiring, especially today.  So yes, its a bit of a copy-cat, but whatever, its holding me responsible.  And that is what I need right now - something to keep me on course, in the right direction.  **yes, that is me eight days post-partum, wearing my regular jeans with a regular t-shirt and my new favorite...

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My favorite picture of all time. We've been home now since Sunday afternoon.  To say its been bittersweet is the only way to describe it.  The Bitter part - adjusting to living with a newborn, new schedules, new attitudes, a new level of patience I am required to have.  The sadness that I missed being in Max's life actively for 4 days (though...

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