I was hoping to be able to post some pictures and a bit of a recap of the party, but Iwoke up in the middle of the night with a raging case of mastitis. The lack of sleep + stress …

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This SOS was submitted by Sarah:

I’m going back to work in a week and am utterly TERRIFIED that Finn will
be devastated and think we’re deserting him! Visions of him screaming from
the moment I leave until the …

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Ok, so I knew I was no Martha Stewart when I decided I wanted to bake a monkey cake for Jasper’s party. But it’s not like I’ve NEVER baked in my whole life. I mean I vaguely know my way …

Filed under: birthdays, Rant by ariana
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At Jasper’s daycare they have a large playhouse in their outdoor area and Jasper LOVES it.  It’s got a front door that he can open and close to his door obsessed little heart’s content, shutters to peek through and even …

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This was by far …

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Ok, I admit I may have been erm.. a little too lax about letting Jasper teethe on my keys. Ok, maybe I regularly let him go to town on them, partially to avoid the temper tantrum that inevitably ensues when …

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Today’s Mommy SOS question comes from Heather who’s son is a bit older than Jasper and many of your little ones too, but I believe there are some other experienced mommy readers out there (JBhat? MrsLimestone?) that can help.  And …

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Or lack thereof!

With the countdown to the big day just 10 days and counting (ahhhhhhh!) I’m definitely feeling the pressure.

Here are the things that I’ve accomplished so far:

1. Ordered the mod monkey plates, napkins, party hats

…

Filed under: birthdays, decorating by ariana
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After I posted  the amazing first year book Jasper’s (second? third?) cousin Alicia made for him, Alicia received several emails from you all asking about how to get started doing digital scrapbooking.  I asked Alicia if she wouldn’t mind putting …

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But first, allow me to share a few photos I took Saturday of my beautiful, 7 month pregnant friend Sarah – my first ever maternity shots!

Before I show you my two favorite images, I have to tell you that …

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