Category Archives: 6 – 12 Months

Raines’ First Year

Posted on January 1, 2009 by sdraugelis

What a year this has been. Here are a few memorable moments from the year: First Words Mum.  I swear to God.  It was mum.  He was crawling across the floor to me, upset about something and crying “mum mum … Continue reading →

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Christmas Is For Kids

Posted on December 27, 2008 by sdraugelis

Kids make everything about Christmas more fun.  I haven’t been this excited about Christmas morning in a long, long time.  And, as my sister will attest, the more excited I am, the earlier I wake up.  Christmas morning I actually … Continue reading →

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Mother Of The Year

Posted on December 20, 2008 by sdraugelis

About 15 women in my mom’s group have come down with the stomach bug that has been sweeping through Denver.  I had it last weekend, and Raines has it now.  Mine lasted less than 24 hours, Raines is going on … Continue reading →

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An Explosion of Cute

Posted on December 13, 2008 by sdraugelis

The kid has always been cute.  But lately, he’s added so many new things to his repertoire, and each time I turn around, he’s doing something even more adorable.  He’s discovered a million new ways to crack us up.  Although, … Continue reading →

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And One Fell Off and Bumped His Head

Posted on November 24, 2008 by sdraugelis

Mama called the doctor and the doctor said, “don’t let your kid sleep on the bed unsupervised!” No Kidding. Guess what happened last weekend?  Yup.  It was Saturday, Raines was napping and I was working on my computer.  He had … Continue reading →

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The Clap-Growl

Posted on November 15, 2008 by sdraugelis

Raines is now 10 months old.  I can’t believe it.  And I started reading, “Happiest Toddler on the Block” by…you guessed it:  Dr. Harvey Karp.  It is, like his first book, pure genius.  I love this man.  I  started reading … Continue reading →

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Newborn

Posted on September 26, 2008 by sdraugelis

When Raines was first born, I remember many people telling me to “hang in there”, because “it will get better”.  They’d tell me in a few short months, he would be smiling back at me, cooing, etc.  “Just get through … Continue reading →

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Messy, Messy, Messy

Posted on September 8, 2008 by sdraugelis

I am falling behind on my blog.  I have been busy.  For those of you who don’t know, I started a Mom’s group with my friend Becky.  We’re called “Urban Baby Denver” and you can check us out here:  http://www.urbanbabydenver.com … Continue reading →

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Le Poop

Posted on July 28, 2008 by sdraugelis

I come from a family where girls don’t poop.  They don’t poop, they don’t pass gas, and they don’t really even go to the bathroom.  There’s just a vague “going to freshen up” moment, or one leaves to put on … Continue reading →

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Brad vs. Harvey: No Contest

Posted on July 11, 2008 by sdraugelis

It  turns out that Brad and Jen broke up.  Some time ago, my friends tell me.  I recently learned this little tidbit of gossip because of a headline on a magazine while I was getting my hair done: “Angelina Pregnant With Brad’s Twins”.  … Continue reading →

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