When a blog topic occurs to me, I let it stew for a while. Sometimes weeks. Then I write it in one go, editing ruthlessly along the way. This blog is not a day-to-day journal – more a collection of essays. So perhaps a little snapshot of our ‘real lives’ is in order. [Photo above: [...]
Archive | January, 2010
Keep Calm and Carry On
by jennifer on 14. Jan, 2010 in medical, musings
As Owen gets bigger and more wiggly I can sense the forthcoming horrific decisions that are coming my way. He is not that heavy yet (48 lbs) nor is he that tall (drat, I forget… he’s short) but consider his size when he’s doing his best imitation of a greased seal and you’ll perhaps appreciate [...]
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The word 'random' strikes me. As actual for the reality.
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