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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...
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