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I'm one of those people that has ZERO patience for new-fangled technology. I am terrible at taking the time to figure out how to use new software unless it's something I'm really interested in. Fortunately for me, I'm married to a man who relishes playing with new...
read moreNovember Happiness Project Resolutions (and a quick October Resolutions Recap)
Wow! Where did October go? I don't know how it's already November, but a new month means new resolutions to add to our Happiness Project. (If you're wondering what in the world I'm talking about, read this post where I explain what our Happiness Project is all...
read moreDating at Home
With a newborn, it's easy to get stuck in an evening routine rut. Until last week, we were spending most of our evenings after we got Jane and Walt to bed watching our favorite shows on the couch while I nursed Harry. When you're exhausted, it's easy to take the...
read morePicnic Lunch in the Family Room
Last week, I decided to switch things up a bit. The kids had been playing really well together, and I wanted to reward them for being so sweet to each other. Ever since Harry had his 2-month well-visit and our pediatrician said I needed to fatten him up, it seems as...
read moreHappiness Project: October Resolutions Progress Report
Philip and I decided to get serious about changing a few things around here with our version of Gretchen Rubin's Happiness Project. I wrote about it here. Basically, we're doing small things to improve our own happiness to in turn increase the happiness of those...
read moreNeighborhood Nature Scavenger Hunt
Philip was post-call today. That means that he worked a 24-hour shift at the hospital, and he had the day off once he got home this morning. Fortunately, it was a relatively slow night at the hospital, so he was able to get a good amount of sleep. Philip is always...
read morePracticing for Preschool Picture Day
Us preschool parents found out that picture day is on Thursday. I'm sure a lot of the other parents didn't give this a second thought. If they did, they're probably focused on things like what their child will wear or how they will style their hair. I'm concerned...
read moreBringing My Happiness Project to Walmart
Last Friday, I decided I was ready to attempt my first solo grocery run with the three kiddos. I thought an outing to Walmart was the perfect opportunity to put my Happiness Project into practice. I'm so glad I did because I know my changed outlook made my solo...
read moreOur "Happiness Project"
In September, I started re-reading Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project. Gretchen spent a year of her life identifying areas where she could make small (and a few big) changes to increase her own happiness. She argues that through becoming happier herself, she...
read moreOur “Happiness Project”
In September, I started re-reading Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project. Gretchen spent a year of her life identifying areas where she could make small (and a few big) changes to increase her own happiness. She argues that through becoming happier herself, she...
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