Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Baby Loss…Again
I haven’t needed this space in some time. One day I just ran out of words that needed to spill out and so instead I just come back here to read your words. I cheer you on and watch as lives continue to unfold, just as mine does. Watch children grow up in pictures, as…
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Parents Versus Non-Parents
I’m going to tell you something that I wished someone would have told me one day, long ago. If you are newly pregnant, newly with child, or a parent at home with 4 kids, listen up. There is a difference between you, a parent, and your childless friends. I don’t care what anyone says otherwise. …
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New Year, Big Goals
I’m a little late to the blogging world but in case you haven’t heard, the holidays have come and gone. I’m not going to repeat what everyone else has said about how they slowed down for the holidays and enjoyed special moments with their kids, because we did and it was wonderful and the older…
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A Little Romance
Over the past week my husband and I have snuck in a little more date nights than normal. Some of that time spent with other couples, some just alone, some while we were all dressed up and some of it in our sweats. It had been a few weeks since we really had time together…
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Turning Three
For at least 5 months now, Cora has been asking for the same toy at Target. Every week we go to the baby doll aisle, she picks up the box and stares at it lovingly. She goes over everything that comes in the box, pink baby, diaper, bottle, and binky. Then we say goodbye to…
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October Chaos
October is my second favorite month, following July. It is full of traditions, fall excitement, our anniversary, Cora’s birthday, special Halloween outings and so much more but today, I’m glad it is the last day of this month. It has been so full of things, all wonderful, that my cup has runneth over (all over…
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I hate bedtime with my child
There I said it, I hate putting my child to bed. Yes, it is true. That magical time that parents talk about at the end of their day, I fucking hate it. I know, I’m in the minority and some of you are sitting there thinking I have got to be the worst parent on…
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If one is pregnant, then both should be
Over Labor Day weekend my SIL and brother announced they are pregnant with baby #2! My nephew was born 4 months after Cora was so it will be exciting to be graced with a new baby to sniff and snuggle in this family. I knew they were having a bunch of sex trying for another baby…
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Through My Mistakes 