an easter gift
— by Kelly Smith on Friday, March 29, 2013

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I felted a little bunny for Matilda's first Easter. It did not take very long, I finished most of it during nap time, and the rest of...
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september 30th - 2012
— by Kelly Smith on Thursday, March 28, 2013

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Every Thursday I look back at a specific day and time that was spent with my daughter Matilda as she waited for, received, and recovered fr...
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brother love
— by Kelly Smith on Wednesday, March 27, 2013

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When I say that Parker adores his sister, I really mean it. He cannot get enough of her. It is the sweetest thing I have ever witnessed. ...
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the city house
— by Kelly Smith on Tuesday, March 26, 2013

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We have been in NYC the last few days, staying at our city house (the Ronald McDonald House), for Matilda's scheduled check-up.
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6 months
— by Kelly Smith on Monday, March 25, 2013

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Dearest Matilda, You are 6 months old and I can't get enough of you. Your smile, your laugh, your curled up toes. I love the way yo...
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glasses
— by Kelly Smith on Friday, March 22, 2013

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I need glasses. Well, the truth is that I have always needed glasses, but have also always hated wearing them. When I have glasses on I ...
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the clouds turned gray
— by Kelly Smith on Thursday, March 21, 2013

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On September 29th, 2012 around 10pm I wrote the following on Facebook: "Please pray for Matilda, we are back at the ER and she is not d...
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spring
— by Kelly Smith on Wednesday, March 20, 2013

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I find myself feeling a little desperate for Spring to arrive.
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st. patty's day
— by Kelly Smith on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

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The best holiday traditions are the ones brought from your childhood and carried on without even realizing it. My mother always filled ou...
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speed bump
— by Kelly Smith on Monday, March 18, 2013

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Matilda and I hit a speed bump last week.
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coffee
— by Kelly Smith on Friday, March 15, 2013

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Coffee makes me happy. I have given it up for different reasons over the years: for lent, for pregnancy, to save calories, to save money, ...
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the birth story
— by Kelly Smith on Thursday, March 14, 2013

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Matilda Mary Smith was born on September 21st at 11:15am. It was a wonderful day and I look back on it fondly.
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wall-e
— by Kelly Smith on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

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I thought living at the Amish County Inn all summer was a challenge; try living in a single room (2 single beds) at the Ronald McDonald Hou...
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being irish
— by Kelly Smith on Tuesday, March 12, 2013

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Let's talk about a few things: #1. Growing up I was always told that I was 100% Irish. I hate to admit it, but I am not 100% positi...
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sitting
— by Kelly Smith on Monday, March 11, 2013

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It's not like we can just sit her somewhere and walk away yet, but Matilda is sitting! I tried to take her photo with a milestone car...
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blogboss
— by Kelly Smith on Friday, March 8, 2013

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I am teacher. I see the value in investing through education. I need accountability, don't we all? I need that extra push, but most of a...
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summer 2012
— by Kelly Smith on Thursday, March 7, 2013

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Let's start from the beginning, or at least from the beginning of last summer. Tyler graduated with his PhD and got a job in upstate ...
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whippersnapper
— by Kelly Smith on Wednesday, March 6, 2013

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I can't get enough of this funny old man. He genuinely makes me laugh, although I am sure all moms say that. He is really into pretendin...
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epiphany
— by Kelly Smith on Tuesday, March 5, 2013

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Let's talk about a few things: #1. I loved hearing doctors and nurses toss compliments in my direction about how well we were handling...
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happy
— by Kelly Smith on Monday, March 4, 2013

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Matilda is five months old and happy.
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moving forward
— by Kelly Smith on Friday, March 1, 2013

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Okay, here I go, I am jumping in. I am going to make it my goal to post something on Fridays that is just for me. Fresh Start Friday. F...
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