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Shannon

My favorite place is still probably Szimplakert in Budapest.

Reformed vagabond and newish mom. Traveler, not tourist. Love my husband and babies.

Interests: I'm endlessly curious - this list could be so long. my kids, conversations with very old people, conversations with very young people, sustainable design, laughing til it hurts, film, my husband's voice, learning, books! books! books!

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Newborn Essentials*

*Mysterious stuff you’ve never heard of and didn’t know you needed but totally do A while back I wrote a post to encourage people to think a little out of the box and consider a gift for the new mama or papa in your life, rather than the kid they... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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Happy Mother's Day Mom!

My mom has always been a mysterious entity in my life. I have a confetti bag of memories to draw her portrait for you on this Mother’s Day. I remember her as a voracious reader when I was a kid. My parent’s bookshelves set a precedent for décor that I... Continue reading

Posted May 12, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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what a kid wants, what a kid needs

I just finished reading No Regrets Parenting by Harley A. Rotbart, M.D. and it was chock full of useful tips and ideas for bonding with your kiddos from diapers to their college years. Mostly Rotbart gives you a blueprint for how to create special moments with your kids at a... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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as good as it gets

We spent Saturday morning at the beach as a family. Townes challenged daddy to new heights in the sandcastle building game, cautiously explored the ocean (favorite perch? daddy's arms), and had a genuine ball just sitting and playing in the sand. Daisy caught a shrimp or crab (we're not sure... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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Last night I was sitting with Townes while he was falling asleep and out of nowhere he tugs on my arm, looks up at me sleepily and says, “What are you up to, mommy?” That’s just not a turn of phrase my little man has ever used with me. I... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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Gifts for New Parents

Recent conversations with pregnant friends have reminded me how completely OVERWHELMING the expectant parent experience can be. There is so much to learn in such a short time, so many opinions to absorb and internalize or reject (Do we cloth diaper? Make our own baby food? Is that plastic cup... Continue reading

Posted Apr 16, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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Talking to Townes & Daisy

A lot of official “parenting“ is centered around correcting Townes’ behavior these days. I’ve talked about this before, but he just can’t quite seem to avoid being naughty with Daisy. For a while, Townes focused on “bonking” Daisy directly on the head or pushing her down. Lately, he tends to... Continue reading

Posted Apr 2, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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Everybody Needs a Doula

Townes, First Photo, Credit: Dana Nassau If you are pregnant for the first time, I highly, enthusiastically recommend enlisting the services of a doula. For the uninitiated, a doula is a trained, non-medical childbirth support professional, who attends to the emotional and physical needs of women and their partners during... Continue reading

Posted Mar 26, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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As a mom who works out of the house three days a week, I know firsthand just how hard it is to leave my babies. Even though my husband’s schedule is flexible, even though he can Mr. Mom it most of the time I am away, even though he is... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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growing pains + a special day!

We’re doing the two steps forward, one step back hokey pokey over here these days. Townes is in full miner mode. As in, “Mine! NOOOOOO Daisy! Mine! That’s mine! MIIIIIIIINE!” Oh, it’s awesome, it is. We are doing our best to teach him the concept of sharing (a concept, mind... Continue reading

Posted Mar 18, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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I completely forgot what I was going to post today because this just happened: DAISY walks from Shannon Marvin on Vimeo. Full disclosure: This was actually the SECOND walk. We weren't prepared for the first, but this video only happened about 90 seconds after the inaugural mosey. Continue reading

Posted Mar 8, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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You might recall a post in January wherein I pledged to read one parenting book and one book just for fun every month and then report back on what I thought. Best laid plans. I obviously did not meet my one month goal, but true to form, I did manage... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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Townes and Daisy are both cutting teeth this week. Up until now, Townes has had extremely minor symptoms when teething. But the two year molars are no joke. He has been miserable four over twenty-four hours now and last night was the worst night of sleep I’ve had since he... Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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no guts no glory

This week has been HARD. I’ve been MIA online mainly because I haven’t wanted to bring anyone down. I’m really trying to manage my time but I feel like a failure. The way I see it, I have three basic personas. There is Shannon the mom, Shannon the wife and... Continue reading

Posted Mar 2, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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Aquarium of the Pacific Aquarium of the Pacific Continue reading

Posted Feb 26, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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Bits & Bobs: Weekend Inspiration

Talking with Townes Me: Townes, how old is Daisy? Townes: One. M: And how old is Townes? T: Two. M: How old is daddy? T: Bigger. M: And how old is mama? T: Old! M: Is daddy old? T: No. Daddy bigger. Mama old. Web inspiration for your weekend On... Continue reading

Posted Feb 22, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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Celebrating Two

All photos except for cake and Townes indoors with Muno (those two by dad) are by Gina Clyne and Shane Pangburn. Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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Tip #451 for New Parents: Leave the Red Juice at Home

We went to a couples baby shower for some friends this weekend and were told it was kid-friendly so we brought Townes and Daisy with us. At first, I was in a bit of a panic because when we showed up there was not a single little one in sight.... Continue reading

Posted Feb 18, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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Happy Valentine's Day

I;m not normally one for manufactured holidays. But lately, I can't help but be feeling the love because without the spark that Tim and I had starting out, we wouldn't have our current magic. Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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Geeking Out (and a Poop story)

So the other night Tim was working and I was flying solo with bath and bedtime. Townes and Daisy were doing “double tubbies” and I started to lift Daisy from the bathtub as I always do with Townes still in the water. She started to cry and twist and generally... Continue reading

Posted Feb 11, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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celebrations with family

Hello, tiny readership. Though our boy’s birthday was last weekend, we are celebrating it again this Saturday with friends, or as we like to consider them –our Los Angeles family. I’m going to bake a sheet cake and also continue the cupcake tradition we started last year with the cookie... Continue reading

Posted Feb 7, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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My son thinks I’m funny. REALLY funny. As in I can often make him hysterically collapse in paroxysms of laughter just by twisting my face into a grimace or sticking out my tongue. Sometimes I might throw in a farty noise or two for good measure. We goof off far... Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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Daisy's Favorite Things

Turtles (toe-toes) Dancing (all musical genres) Beat-boxing (really) Launching herself backwards into pillows headfirst Playing bizarro peekaboo (you cover your ears instead of eyes) Confidently directing mom and dad (“Up! More!) Saying bye-bye to EVERYONE she meets Raspberries (the food) and raspberries (blowing them-preferably with a mouth full of food)... Continue reading

Posted Feb 4, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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happy birthday townes

Dear Townes, Today you are two-years-old. How on earth is that possible? With each passing day I see you growing up and it fills my heart to see what a gentle, kind little man you are becoming. Tonight, when I was getting you to bed, you looked up at me... Continue reading

Posted Feb 2, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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not sleepless in seattle

Since the beginning of time parent-type people have always gone on and on and ON about their lack of sleep. I used to half-listen. I was demi-sympathetic. I could, in fact, care less but barely. Anyway. Oh. My. God. Do I miss sleep. I’m sorry if I sound like a... Continue reading

Posted Feb 1, 2013 at mighty messy mama

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