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Tag Archives: izzy
Her Middle Name is Grace
Today I am guest posting at The Kir Corner. My piece is entitled, “Her Middle Name is Grace.” Kirsten Piccini is a warm, genuine, kind-hearted soul. She’s a loyal reader and follower and we’ve known one another for a long time–we’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Posts
Tagged eye patch, eyes, grace, guest post, infertility, izzy, Kirsten Piccini, motherhood, Proud Mommy Moment, The Kir Corner, twins, writing
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The Death of a Teacher
the phone rings, the school principal calling. she tells me Izzy’s teacher has died. my insides crumple like wilted flowers i choke up and cry ugly tears, wiping snot on my shirt and all i can think is how i … Continue reading
Posted in My Poetry
Tagged All Things Fadra, death, donuts, Fadra Nally, izzy, SOC, stream of consciousness
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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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In the Dark of Night
Today I am linking up with The Lightning & the Lightning-Bug for the prompt, “In the Dark of Night.” ************************************************** I tiptoe in to check on you, five crumpled dollar bills in my fist. You sleep hard, tangled up in sheets, … Continue reading
Posted in Favorite Posts, My Poetry
Tagged baby, childhood, growing up, izzy, LALB prompt, lightning & linghtning bug, loose tooth, tooth fairy
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If You Give Your Kid Your Camera…
If you give your kid your camera, She’ll want to take photos of her new toys. (Littlest Pet Shop) And if she takes photos of her toys, why, she’ll have to photograph herself as well! And because she is a princess, she’ll … Continue reading
photo of izzy
i love this one. should have cropped it a bit, but i’m not the best with technical things.
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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Izzy + Paci = True Love 4 Ever
this morning i was explaining the broken paci situation to one of the girls’ teachers at school, L. i showed her that i’d cut them, emphasized that she might want to hold them even though she can no longer suck … Continue reading
Posted in Home + Family
Tagged giving up the pacifier, izzy, pacifier, school, strep throat, teacher
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HUGE MILESTONE!
I think Izzy is finally really done with her pacifier. Last night at bedtime, she handed me her two “broken” pacifiers and said, “Here, Mommy. Take Izzy’s pacis.” So I did. We gave hugs & kisses goodnight and left the … Continue reading
Posted in Home + Family
Tagged izzy, pacifiers, pooping on the potty, potty training, young twins
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sleeping children are the best.
izzy sleeping…. and Abby sleeping…
