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It’s A Girl! Woohoo!

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

On the eve of what hopes to be a historic day in American history my BFF Rene just called with the news that she is having a baby girl. A baby girl! I am besides myself and so excited for her. I know she would have been happy with either, but I was unapologetically hoping for a girl (and it looks like I got my way).

I fully admit that I plan on living vicariously through Rene and this baby. I have already been eying a bunch of things to get for this kid and can’t wait to be a bad influence. It’s going to be on like Donkey Kong! All the fun, none of the responsibility. Yay!

I never planned on having anymore kids aside from Paige but I have to admit that on occasion I think about what it would be like having another one. I don’t long for it, but I think about it.

Honestly, I am just on the cusp of figuring out who I am and what that means … and that seems like enough of a challenge for me right now. Having more kids would mean settling down with someone which really seems unlikely (not that I am a pariah, I just am a commitment phobe).

But life always is full of twists and turns and I haven’t been able to predict much of anything so far.

Tags: babies, girls, having kids, paige, panda, Parenting, rene
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Emancipation Reclamation

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

Every year around Paige’s birthday I have a secret celebration all to myself in order to recognize the fact that I have been doing this parenting gig with a modicum of success. I am proud to say that everyone still has all of their fingers and toes, there have been no major accidents or meltdowns (on either side) and Paige has maneuvered through adolescence with not just good, but great, academic and social successes.

During this span of time I have learned to change diapers despite my sensitive gag reflex, survived a period where binge drinking was involved, won one ugly custody battle, maneuvered through an emotionally draining breakup with the wrong guy and suffered through bouts of depression, the unraveling of my first ‘real’ job, the transition from my 20′s to 30′s and the purchase of a house as a single woman. And, those are just some of the highlights. (more…)

Tags: birthday, emancipation, empty nest, Milestones, mother, paige, Parenting
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