Category Archives: FAMILY

A Variety Of Posts Relating To Our Lives

My Dearest Summer

Posted on March 27, 2011 by thisnest

My Dearest Summer, It’s been so long since we were together and your absence is really taking its toll on the family. The kids miss you more than I can say and they keep asking when you’ll return. I just … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Mamacita!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by thisnest

The pain was excruciating. I wrestled with the option of an epidural but, since it took so much of the natural instincts away from me during my first delivery, I decided against it. I wanted to see how much of … Continue reading →

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My Wealth

Posted on March 20, 2011 by thisnest

I am in awe of the gifts I have been given. Not riches, not fame…I’m talking about true gifts. I had the blessing of witnessing a moment the other day. It wasn’t meant for me…or maybe it was, I’m not … Continue reading →

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Help Me!!!!

Posted on March 10, 2011 by thisnest

Exhausted…I want to cry. Tuesday. AD got up and as normal, straight to the booby. Five minutes later, “uh-da booby.” OK, other booby. Five minutes later, breast milk shooting out of his mouth, with projectile precision in a style that … Continue reading →

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It Finally Happened

Posted on March 6, 2011 by thisnest

Devaney was over at her friend’s house today and it finally happened. That ugly thing that parents, of other races, have had to help their children navigate for hundreds of years before today. Her friend’s older brother had some of … Continue reading →

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