Running Chatter

It was a routine visit, much like the rest.  My doctor placed her tape over my belly as she had done for each of the many weeks before and noted that I was still measuring small–barely 32 weeks at 38 weeks pregnant.  Cool and collected she seemed mildly concerned, but sent me on my way, […]

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On a cool and dark October morning, six years ago today, I walked into a hospital with with a swollen belly and anxious anticipation.  Chad walked beside me, packed bags in hand,  as we were ushered down a hallway and into the room where, by the end of the day, we would meet our new […]

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Maybe it’s because I missed it for the first two years.  Maybe it’s because this tiny window of time gives us something in our life that feels very “routine” and routine feels good right now.  Maybe it’s because the kids are generally in a good mood first thing in the morning. I’m not sure exactly,  […]

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If you walk through our front door I will likely give you a hug or (if a hug is inappropriate) some other form of appropriate greeting and welcome you to our new home.  I will then apologize that we do not yet have a front walk and explain that the walk will be put in […]

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I just opened the refrigerator to make lunches for Charlie and Chanelle to take to school tomorrow.  While grabbing the lunch meat and carrots I noticed a container buried in the back.  I grabbed the container and examined it and did the calculations in my head. . . Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. . . […]

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