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Stephanie (Adventures in Babywearing)
Chicagoey
I'm the mama to three boys and a baby girl. I wear my baby (or she wears me... not so sure!)
Interests: fashion, motherhood, parenting, knitting, music, indie movies, books, babywearing
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I use way too many exclamations!!! Gah!
The Time Traveler's Wife: Tears for Fears at the First Showing
No spoilers... unless you would be surprised to learn that the time traveler falls in love and gets married... in which case, I can't help you. You shouldn't be allowed to go see movies. My eyes are still puffy from all the crying I did during today’s first showing of The Time Traveler’s Wife....
Ok! Thank you for not giving anything away! I just finished the book so I do have to say I expected
the movie to be as you thought, plus I've seen the trailers and deduced that it wasn't going to be exactly like the book, but it's a movie to entertain and I'll let you know what I think! Hopefully seeing it next week with my girls! Instead tonight I saw Julie & Julia which was great!
Steph
The Time Traveler's Wife: Tears for Fears at the First Showing
No spoilers... unless you would be surprised to learn that the time traveler falls in love and gets married... in which case, I can't help you. You shouldn't be allowed to go see movies. My eyes are still puffy from all the crying I did during today’s first showing of The Time Traveler’s Wife....
Jory, as usual your perspective smacked me in the head and gave warm fuzzies all over. That is what it's all about and that is what the majority of attendees got out of it too. I don't think I will be able to go next year but only because of where I am at in life with babies and family- I look forward to attending again when I can take it all in and be in the right frame of mind and spirit. I appreciate all your crazy hard work and am thankful that who matters "gets" what is truly important.
Steph
Some thoughts on BlogHer'09: A founder's and a blogger's view
Every year after BlogHer, I take a few days to take in the wrap-ups and accounts and to assess the role our event, and even our organization, plays in the women's Blogosphere. It's a level of introspection that I rarely achieve anymore on my personal blog, but considering that this blog, and the...
Wow you are really serious about your parties, girl. This is a great post- I think we all can relate.
Steph
Party Throwdown with Nature vs. Nurture
Today is Goose’s third birthday. Three years ago this morning, I was holding a hot little baby and wondering at what life as a mom to two boys would be like. Wondering how I had been blessed, once again. Goose has grown into an amazing guy. He is hilarious and tender and compassionate and s...
I can just HEAR you saying Top Hat. Too funny. You are writing a book! This is wonderful! And I need to read it because I am such a dummy when it comes to TypePad! And WordPress, too. Get on that one next?
Steph
I Think This Makes Me a Professional Dummy
So. I'm writing a book. Yes, really. This has all happened very suddenly, and I didn't want to spill the beans until things were absolutely official. They are official now, and I can finally tell you the scoop. Wiley Publishing produces the best-selling Dummies books--you've probably seen them...
I STILL have yet to read this book! Now I must before the movie comes out!
Steph
Because I Shouldn't Be the Only One Crying
I've been downright melancholy lately. I think it's the hormones. Nevertheless. There has been a lot of sighing going on. I thought a good way to work some of this tearfulness out of my system would be to go and see My Sister's Keeper. You know, just flat out torture some emotion out of mysel...
(I mean STRIPEYS.)
Independence Day, Toddler Style
Goose said his feet were cold. I told him that he knew where to find his socks. He found them. Happy 4th of July! May all of your plaid shorts find their rightful striped socks. Don't miss an update! Sign up for free delivery of new posts from Velveteen Mind via email (recommended) or ...
Happy 4th! Love the stipeys!
Steph
Independence Day, Toddler Style
Goose said his feet were cold. I told him that he knew where to find his socks. He found them. Happy 4th of July! May all of your plaid shorts find their rightful striped socks. Don't miss an update! Sign up for free delivery of new posts from Velveteen Mind via email (recommended) or ...
I felt a bit the same way. Her behavior is utterly unacceptable in any form. What she did not only makes the Christian blog community look even worse, it chips away at the credibility of anyone else that might come along, or the parents like us sharing our stories that have become our very backbones... I find myself questioning everyone more than before. I really have nothing else to say about it I guess, but great post.
Steph
A Blogger Does the Unspeakable: Fakes Her Baby's Death
My daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia at two years old. There aren't words to describe the emotional turmoil I went through grasping the idea that my baby girl had a life-threatening disease. And I wrote about it. Her diagnosis. Her treatments. Our emotional fallout. The picking up of ...
You have said this so well.
Steph
Will You Hit Your Saturation Point Before Your Tipping Point?
Get the Google Audio Widget widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! {Audioblog} Download 'Will You Hit Your Saturation Point...' read by the author ... No one likes to be left out. Just look at what I wrote on twitter the other day: Fantastic, indeed. That is my perso...
It is a very tough topic and one both sides are obviously going to feel passionate about especially if they've had a personal connection. Many years ago I read David Kirby's Evidence of Harm and it was as if he had been writing about the first 2.5 years of my son's life. For the first time things started to fall into place and make sense and i've never stopped learning and researching!
Steph
Adventures In Babywearing
You're Invited! To a chicken pox party?
Now, I had to straitjacket my oldest during his vaccinations, and he still managed to clock a few male nurse technicians in the balls, so I know (and those technicians know), that shots are not fun. But still, "kookoo" was the word that most frequently popped into my head when I heard about fo...
I also meant to say that I had already commented at the Juicebox Jungle site that I also am not a fan of CP parties. I wouldn't let my children attend one.
Steph
You're Invited! To a chicken pox party?
Now, I had to straitjacket my oldest during his vaccinations, and he still managed to clock a few male nurse technicians in the balls, so I know (and those technicians know), that shots are not fun. But still, "kookoo" was the word that most frequently popped into my head when I heard about fo...
I also wish everyone would stop assuming that parents who opt out of vaccines are only doing so because of autism concerns. Many children are in serious danger if they get vaccinated (MINE INCLUDED- neurological disorder, for example) and so like any loving parent would do, I do not put them in danger. I have educated myself for years about the subject and know exactly what my family would do if for some reason my child were to get tetanus, measles, etc. (It's all very treatable.) And after all this research, I also don't buy into the herd immunity argument nor do I believe that vaccines do more good than harm. But that is not something I wish to go into right now and isn't something I expect everyone to agree with!
For those that are interested in learning more about the pros & cons, I recommend the National Vaccine Information Center website nvic.org and any books or DVDs or webinars by Dr. Sherry Tenpenny.
Steph
You're Invited! To a chicken pox party?
Now, I had to straitjacket my oldest during his vaccinations, and he still managed to clock a few male nurse technicians in the balls, so I know (and those technicians know), that shots are not fun. But still, "kookoo" was the word that most frequently popped into my head when I heard about fo...
I think you are doing the exact right thing- you are doing what is best for YOUR family in the season you are in right now. There is no standard mold for everyone. You get to create that on your own. Good post!
Steph
Am I "Natural" Enough For You?
When I am amongst other moms who purport to follow a "natural parenting" or "attachment parenting" philosophy, I sometimes wonder, "Am I a natural parent?" Do my parenting decisions qualify me to be a member of the "natural parenting" club? And if they don't, then am I somehow an "unnatural p...
Sorry that my comment is not about this post but rather about your Feed Me, See More in the sidebar... I never saw that before and that was the title of one of my posts today. Just wild.
And yes, life is simpler here than most anywhere. Why do we keep venturing out!?
Steph
Make new friends, but keep the old; especially, if they find you on Facebook!
Holly and her godmother, Carleen - Autumn 1995 My oldest daughter is turning 16, this year (I know, because she keeps reminding me that her birthday is coming up...in November) and it's amazing that I really can't remember her ever being this small. Or, the fact that Holly's godmother has a...
I hope you had a great Mother's Day!
Steph
A Journey Worth Taking...
It never fails. Gather a group of women together, and eventually, the talk turns to birth stories. Epidurals, hours pushing, how many stitches, home birth or hospital, adoption processes and when you finally started sleeping through the night; no topic is taboo. Men don't understand it. Women...
They are so cute!
Happy Mother's Day!
Let me just say . . . I had a wonderful Mother's Day. I spent the day with my family and just had a good time eating, laughing and enjoying good company. Here are some of the highlights: The family wishing Great Grandma a Happy Mother's Day! And aren't these the cutest little girls you'...
P.S. I'm excited to see you here- such a great group. I am starting to miss being part of Chicago Moms!
Steph
Is Three a Crowd?
When my first daughter was eight months old, I was totally ready to get pregnant again. I know it sounds crazy, but, well, what can I say, I must be crazy. Sadly, "reason" stepped in; I felt an obligation to go back to my job for longer than just a few months, so we ended up waiting a couple...
So.... DID YOU!?
Fawn, I can relate so much. When Noah was on The Diet, I couldn't imagine being able to have another child again. And then of course we didn't know if the other siblings would have the same disease... it was scary.
But then one day we pushed through- he was still on The Diet but we kinda got all huffy and puffed up and said we are not going to let this ruin the plans we had for our family. We will NOT LET IT WIN.
And so not only did we have our third, we then had our FOURTH!
Yes, it's very crowded. But it's wonderful.
Steph
Is Three a Crowd?
When my first daughter was eight months old, I was totally ready to get pregnant again. I know it sounds crazy, but, well, what can I say, I must be crazy. Sadly, "reason" stepped in; I felt an obligation to go back to my job for longer than just a few months, so we ended up waiting a couple...
I do love that cute owl so much!!
Steph (Adventures In Babywearing)
Mama Got a Makeover
Goodbye, green! Hello, CLEAN! (Feed readers and email subscribers, you're going to want to go ahead and click through to see this!) I am so thrilled to introduce to you the new look of SortaCrunchy. What do you think? hoot hoot! What you must understand is that Karen of Simply Amusing Designs...
I'm going to have to check it out. I do like Crocs- there are so many cool ones now. I love the ballet-type Mary Janes.
And thank you for your sweet comment!
Steph
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Do you love Crocs?
I know a lot of people don't like Crocs. I personally love my Crocs. My favorites are my Mary Jane Crocs which I'm not sure they make for women anymore so it's a good thing they last for a long time. I have this tendency to find a pair of shoes I love and wear them until they fall apart. I have ...
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