I have a sore throat and a slight fever. Keeping myself healthy in these last remaining weeks of the pregnancy is high priority, so I will be taking it easy today. Here's something to make up for the lack of posts: an animated GIF of Claire's ham face: How can you look at this and not smile? :-)...
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It's confession time again, boys and girls! And the big shocker for the week is: I have eaten sushi with both pregnancies. :-o When you think about it, pregnant women in Japan must eat sushi every day, no? And after having done my own research on the subject, I do not see how having some raw fish once in a while, from a good, reputable restaurant, can be so detrimental. As is the mantra for most pregnancy-related issues, I believe that moderation is key. With this in mind, I have cut down on my sushi intake considerably with both pregnancies. And while I may not have a very adventurous palate, I do enjoy raw tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and uni tremendously. And whenever I crave sushi more than...
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Internet cartoonist Aaron Diaz explains...
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J and I have loved the hit ABC show Modern Family ever since my sister introduced us to it mid-first season. And over the past summer, as we patiently waited the new season by re-watching reruns, something began to dwell on us...
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Remember Cloudy? No? Let's see if this picture of Claire crotch-punching Cloudy rings a bell: I keep forgetting how TINY Claire used to be! She is now more than twice Cloudy's size. You can read all about Cloud's origins here, including the hilarious story behind her name. :-) Lately we have been keeping Cloudy near Claire's diaper station as a means of distracting our little girl while we change her. And, because sometimes just holding Cloudy isn't enough, we will usually squeeze Cloudy's left paw to play the theme from Star Wars. The good news is that Claire has grown to love the theme from Star Wars. :-D She will smile and clap as the majestic melody swells through the room. (I know! We couldn't be more...
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