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Tag Archives: Abby
A Moment With Abby About Being Gay
With the Gay Dad Project fundraising frenzy in full swing, I decided it was the appropriate time to teach my seven-year-old twin girls the word “gay.” I’ve never used the term with them because my dad and his husband have … Continue reading
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Tagged Abby, gay, gay dad project, in vitro, Indiegogo, NaNa, PopPop, teachable moments, twins, vlog
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Bossypants, Pirates & Anxiety : SOC
Today’s (Optional) Writing Prompt: What causes you anxiety? Not just stress but true anxiety. How does your body and mind generally deal with it? How do YOU deal with it? ********** Exhibit A: THIS causes me anxiety. And then this, … Continue reading
Posted in Home + Family
Tagged Abby, All Things Fadra, anxiety, BlogHer, bossy, eye patch, Fadra Nally, izzy, patch pals, Piper, pirate, SOC, stream of consciousness, VOTY
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Flashback Friday: Channeling My Inner Rockstar—Madonna
I’m flashing back today with Deb over at Web Savvy Mom. Back to good old 1985. ish. Or so. Pictured here is my BFF & neighbor, Jennifer. She was Madonna for Halloween that year. And me? I’m the dorky juice … Continue reading
Posted in Musings
Tagged Abby, costume, dressing up, flashback friday, Halloween, Madonna
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deep thoughts
ok, so is a “muffin top” when you have those unsightly bulges that hang out over the top of your jeans waistband (so a horizontal muffin top)? OR is a muffin top what you have, say, just above one’s c-section … Continue reading
Posted in Musings
Tagged Abby, body image, car seats, cleaning, cleaning car, female friendships, ice cream, muffin top, pregnancy, women's bodies
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Some of my Fave Pics
Abby and Izzy at a neighbor’s BBQ a few weeks ago…. Izzy warmin’ up after a swim…. Izzy’s a flower girl! Abby giving Daddy a big ole’ smooch at Oakwood last weekend.
Posted in Home + Family
Tagged Abby, BBQ, favorite pics, izzy, photos, pics, pool, summer, young twins
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sleeping children are the best.
izzy sleeping…. and Abby sleeping…
No talking.
so abby’s latest phrase has been, “No talking, _______,” filling in the blank with Daddy, Mommy, or Izzy. this morning, there’s a new addition to the phrase. In its entirety, it goes, “No talking, Mommy. ABBY’S talking.” omg.
