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Category Archives: Sophie Baby
Reclaiming Simple Sundays
This weekend has been as low-key as they come, mostly because of my ear infections causing awful burning pain and medication which made me more than a little whoozie! I’m thankful though, because I listened to my chest and am 99% sure … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Sophie Baby
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Dinner At My House
1. Prepare a healthy dinner ensuring you meet your 3 veg a day minimum requirement. 2. Set food & cutlery somewhere safe while you go to get water to take your vitamins. Deal with the sharks Sophie and Genevieve underfoot, … Continue reading
Posted in O & G, Pets, Sophie Baby
Dear Judgmental People At The Park
Please don’t tell me I’m holding my dog wrong, where her tumors were removed is very sensitive and I’ve found a way to carry her (when needed) which works for her and doesn’t make her wince in pain. If I … Continue reading
Posted in Pets, Sophie Baby
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A Goose Named Maria
Oh we human folk can learn so much from our furry friends! Big posts coming soon, including a Spring Cloth Diaper/Nappy Drive for China Kidz! I have no clue why, but readership has shot up recently, with 3960 people having read … Continue reading
Yesterday
I thought I’d walk you through my day yesterday, because while I try to keep things very simple around here, life aka Sophie, happens! 3:02 am – Sophie is crying, I try comforting her but she is upset, decide to … Continue reading
Posted in O & G, Sophie Baby
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What I’m Reading Wednesdays
This week I’m reading The Pursuit of Holiness {wonderful book!} and Little Women {who doesn’t love Little Women?!}. As it is part of my documented goals for the week, I’m finding I am much quicker to get the books out … Continue reading
Posted in Sophie Baby, What I'm Reading Wednesdays
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Reclaiming Simple Sundays
This long weekend was like three full Sundays rolled into one. I’ll do another post soon, but let’s just say the weekend included so many wonderful, wonderful blessings including: two hours with Jian Ghomeshi, a free mini Sarah Harmer concert {again!}, a … Continue reading

