Monthly Archives: August 2009

Feeling lucky

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Amy Gulli

If you haven’t already, read this wonderful story and watch the video about Mason Thibault, an 11-month-old who needs a small-bowel transplant. It’s one of those stories that makes you stop and realize how lucky you are. Mason’s story makes … Continue reading →

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Oh, boy

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Amy Gulli

My little Noah is all boy. He loves anything with wheels. He looks longingly at motorcycles when they drive past. He went down a small sliding board the other day, the turned around and promptly climbed up it — something … Continue reading →

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Maybe they’re good luck, too

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Amy Gulli

Sam was swimming in our blow-up pool in the yard this weekend when she swam toward me. “Mom,” she said, “what happens if four-leaf burglars get wet?” “Four-leaf whats?” I said. “Four-leaf burglars,” she replied. “Like this.” And she held … Continue reading →

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The splinter

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Amy Gulli

There was screaming in my house two nights ago. Wails, cries, pleas to stop it, pleas not to do it again, pleas to “hold me, Mommy, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease just hold me” and enough tears to sink some bathtub toys. And it … Continue reading →

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The things he says

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Amy Gulli

Noah has been adding to his vocabulary pretty much daily for the past few weeks. He’s also learned how to bellow to get your attention. So, for example, he likes to stand at the top of the stairs every night … Continue reading →

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No, I’m not!

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Amy Gulli

I’ve had four people in the last three weeks ask me if I’m pregnant. For the record, I am not. I’ll readily admit that I’ve gained a good chunk of weight in the past six months, thanks to some personal … Continue reading →

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