Monthly Archives: April 2009

hitting my stride

Posted on April 30, 2009 by rachel

The one year mark must be approaching. I feel so good about mothering these days. Even on a morning like this morning–Ezzy is crying in her room, Juan P. is cleaning up his drenched pull-ups and pajamas, and Danny is pranking his sisters at the … Continue reading →

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readers beware…venting required

Posted on April 27, 2009 by rachel

I saved this post for far too long. Now I have an appropriate place to post it. :) ———————————– To no one in particular, I am quite sure that your slight remarks, quick roll of the eyes, and obtuse views … Continue reading →

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finally, social security cards

Posted on April 26, 2009 by rachel

Wrote this a few weeks ago over  on the family blog. ——————————————————————-  Upon returning from Bogota, we received the ninos’ Certificates of Citizenship from  USCIS–very important documents. Check!  We were informed by more than one source that before we could apply for social … Continue reading →

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a strengthening of faith

Posted on April 24, 2009 by rachel

So my best friend is pregnant. And we’re not talking a little pregnant. We are talking bursting boobies, peeing constantly, going to have the little guy any day pregnant. I haven’t blogged much about my personal experience with her pregnancy because 1. … Continue reading →

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okay, i’m back

Posted on April 24, 2009 by rachel

And it feels so good. I have decided that this is something I need to do for me, and for others. I noticed that my last post here was in January. Obviously, we have updated on the family blog regularly … Continue reading →

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