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    From Peace to Patience

    by Lisa February 3, 2012
    February 3, 2012

    Every day of life is a gift. Sometimes, however, the daily gift feels a bit like finding polyester socks – the kind that make your feet sweat and itch – …

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    10 things to remember if your child breaks a bone and you are nowhere near a hospital

    by Lisa February 1, 2012
    February 1, 2012

    How’s that for a light-hearted title? I bet you’re well cued that this is going to be one of those laugh-out-loud posts. Or maybe not. Most of you probably won’t …

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    Peace Like A River

    by Lisa January 23, 2012
    January 23, 2012

    Two weeks after Dominic was born, Mike announced that he was going out for a bike ride. “Just a 50km loop,” he said. “I’ll be back within two hours.” I …

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    Sweet sleep and ice cream machines: What do you need to create?

    by Lisa January 19, 2012
    January 19, 2012

    It’s almost 4:30 in the morning. I’ve been up since 3:15 when I first heard a little someone who sleeps right beside me in a mosquito-netted travel cot tossing his …

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    24 things that have surprised me about motherhood: I never thought I would…

    by Lisa January 16, 2012
    January 16, 2012

    Everyone says motherhood is full of surprises. They’re right. Here are 24 of mine. I never thought I would… 1. Leak milk at the sight of a puppy. 2. Wipe …

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    Farewell, for now

    by Lisa January 12, 2012
    January 12, 2012

    Dear friend, Tomorrow is a day I’m sure you had hoped never to see this young. Tomorrow you will gather with friends and family to commemorate the person you have …

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