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Hey Out There!

Posted in Kieran, Liam, blogging, cute conversations, nursing, parenting on January 20, 2009 | 4 Comments »

Hey, what’s this page??? Oh yeah, it’s my blog….huh. I haven’t posted because…well, I was busy catching up on all the things that I put on the back burner last month, and here I am, resurfacing for a break. It’s been everyday life for the most part around the Menagerie House; we had a relaxing [...]

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Big Bird and Nursing

Posted in nursing on October 25, 2007 | 4 Comments »

The thoughtful Karen over at Nine Texans just sent me this link saying, “Big Bird is on board with ‘the agenda‘ too.” Check it out… …and while you’re at it hop on over to Karen’s place and leave her some cheerful notes. She’s in her first trimester and is having a rough time of it. [...]

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One Way To Pay For College

Posted in cute conversations, nursing on September 20, 2007 | 7 Comments »

Liam (who’s been attending La Leche League meetings since he was eight weeks old) saw a woman bottle-feeding her baby… Liam: “Why is that baby not drinking from his mommy?” Me: “Well, not every mommy nurses her baby.” Liam (eyes wide open): “Why?” Me: “There are lots of reasons.” Liam considered this for a moment…. [...]

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The Power Of One…

Posted in nursing on August 6, 2007 | 9 Comments »

…happy nursing couple!* “Breastfeeding is a mother’s gift to herself, her baby and the earth.” Pamela K. Wiggins, IBCLCBreastfeeding: A Mother’s Gift ****************** Inspired by yesterday’s post at Nine Texans.

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A Quick Conversation…

Posted in Liam, cute conversations, nursing on August 4, 2007 | 7 Comments »

…in honor of World Breastfeeding Week. Liam: “Mommy! Mommy! Mommy! Come, Mommy!” Me (teasing, looking all around): “What Mommy? I don’t see any Mommy!” Liam: “You! You’re the Mommy!” Me: “I am?? How do you know that?” Liam (all seriousness now): “Weeeeellllll, um, you have long hair.” Me: “Aha. And?” Liam: “You carry babies and [...]

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The Rest Of The Chicago Story – With Pictures

Posted in Chicago, Kieran, La Leche League, Liam, nursing, parenting, pictures, travel on July 26, 2007 | 10 Comments »

Here are the pictures I promised the other day… Kevin and Liam spent a morning at the Chicago Children’s Museum. It seems Liam’s new best friend, Big Bird, came along for the ride. Actually, Big Bird was very helpful this trip – he pecked elevator buttons right and left, and also “ate” his way down [...]

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Big Brotherly Advice

Posted in Kieran, Liam, cute conversations, nursing on June 1, 2007 | 9 Comments »

I saw Liam lying next to Kieran on the floor this morning, holding his hands and telling him something with a very serious look on his face. Liam: “Kieran? Baby Puppy? I have to tell you something.” Kieran: “Goo!” Liam: “It’s a secret. Daddy is much better than Mommy at playing ball. Daddy will also [...]

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More Evidence Of Overthinking

Posted in Chicago, green stuff, nursing on May 22, 2007 | 5 Comments »

So I saw an ad from a natural gas consortium showing scenes of wholesome daily American life (powered by natural gas, natch). The take-home lesson from the ad was that we need to conserve natural gas. Amongst the scenes in this ad was one of a mom heating up a bottle for her baby. So [...]

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Where’s The Video Camera When I Need It?

Posted in Leonard, nursing on April 13, 2007 | 10 Comments »

Liam and Kieran were lying next to each other on a blanket. Liam turned his head to kiss his brother. Rooting reflex triggered, Kieran latched onto Liam’s nose. And didn’t let go. Liam: “Mommy! Mommy! Make him stop! He’s eating me to death! Tell him I’m not milk! I am not milk! I am Leonard! [...]

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