Monthly Archives: January 2012

Classic Movie Mondays.

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

We’re trying something new chez Gibbs: watching a classic film together on Monday night after the kiddos go to bed. It would seem more natural to do this on the weekend, but there seem to be all sorts of things … Continue reading →

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Cousin Annie turns one.

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

My brother Tim, sister-in-law Hilary, and niece Annie came to visit last weekend for Annie’s first birthday. Naturally we wanted to throw her a party, and it was so much fun. One is a great age, and all the cousins … Continue reading →

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Recipe for a happy morning.

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Ingredients: – 2 toddlers – 1 inquisitive baby – as many small toys as possible* Combine in a small living room until chaotic. *Recipe may require adjustment when the baby learns to crawl.

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Weeks 28, 29, 30, 31, and a conundrum.

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

I keep getting behind on my posting but not on the photos themselves. It would be a real shame to get to week 31 and miss one, don’t ya think? The lighting is better on some days than others, and … Continue reading →

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You got to dance when the spirit says dance.

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Her spirit says that quite a lot, evidently.

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Oh dear, she doesn’t nap anymore.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

Well, I think a certain toddler is ready to be done with naps. *Sob* It helps a little that naps haven’t been going particularly well lately. First there was a half hour of winding down, general upsetness, and me sitting … Continue reading →

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January snippets.

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

I mentioned to husband that I wanted to blog more so that I don’t forget some of the things our kids do and he told me that I should just write shorter, more frequent posts. Oh. Why didn’t I think … Continue reading →

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The new year.

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

Among other things, it has brought: …a new baking set from Aunty Marian and Uncle Jacob. …new legos for Daddy. …some playdough cookies. …some cookie cutters. …squinchy-nosed smiles. …a first attempt at petits fours ….(which will require some practice). …and … Continue reading →

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