You know how sometimes you can look at a baby and see certain characteristics of his/her mom or dad? That’s how Nathan is with certain looks and expressions. From some angles, his expressions remind me of myself when I was a baby. More often than not, however, his expressions remind me of Paul. Not too long …
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For years, before I met my husband, I struggled off and on with depression. I think a chemical imbalance was partly to blame and life’s circumstances were other contributing factors. When I became pregnant with Nathan, I went into panic mode. I would have to stop taking my anti-depressant, which I had been on for quite a while. …
We live in a cozy and quaint house that’s been in my husband’s family for generations. His great-great-grandparents built and lived in the house, and albeit tiny with virtually no storage space, it’s homey and perfect for our family. We live nestled in a mountain, surrounded by imposing rock cliffs and towering trees. Our property …
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“Aw, he’s precious,” a stranger in Wal-Mart said while looking adoringly at Nathan. “Thank you,” I replied courteously. I rubbed his hair while he cooed happily from his Snugli baby carrier, which by the way, those things are awesome! It takes all the strain off my back and leaves me with both hands free. Plus, …
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