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Hasta la vista, Santa

On December 19, 2011 · 4 Comments · In holidays, nora

We predicted well in advance of our visit to Santa that Nora would be less than thrilled about the whole thing. Still, we decided that for the sake of tradition, we would trek to the mall to give it a whirl.

We set out to arrive at the mall right at 10:00, when Santa […]

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Mane Management

On December 14, 2011 · 6 Comments · In nora

I had no idea that toddler hair would be so… challenging.

Don’t get me wrong: I *LOVE* Nora’s hair. For one, the curls are something I was never expecting in a child of mine (despite having curly hair genes, mine is stick-straight), so I am cherishing them while they’re here, because who knows if they […]

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Making the Cut

On December 13, 2011 · 9 Comments · In child development, health and wellness, nora

Nora’s teeth, that is. But let’s back up a second.

Nora had her 15-month well baby doctor’s appointment today.

Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with another ear infection. We’ve chosen not to treat it at this time, since she is still sleeping well and is not completely miserable (though she has her moments). But we […]

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When I can’t find Nora.

On December 12, 2011 · 4 Comments · In nora

Is there anything better than when a baby laughs at herself for “fooling” you when she “hides” during a friendly game of peek-a-boo?

My favorite is when they can’t contain their giggles, even when they are supposed to be hidden. And it’s especially hilarious when it’s a game of peek-a-boo that they initiated out of […]

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Working for the Weekend

On December 11, 2011 · 1 Comment · In health and wellness, nora, working mom

At the end of this past work week, Michael and I pretty much collapsed. It was a rough one.

Unfortunately, after I posted on Tuesday about Nora’s fever, she didn’t get better. In fact, just hours later, she was way worse.

Michael and I woke up to Nora crying at around 12:45 a.m. Given that […]

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