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They grow up so fast
We're taking our first trip with the baby to Mom Z's for Labor Day weekend. Nick's gonna start working on the third and final bathroom. I plan to hang by the pool with the baby. I tell you that story...
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Wednesday is the new Sunday
Or so I tell myself so that I won't feel so bad about forgetting Sunday baby picture for the last few weeks.Does life get any better than sitting in a giant pink box filled with all your favorite toys?...
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Chip off the ol' blocks
I think it's fun to talk about who Elle looks like. Nick isn't nearly so amused by this conversation, so I now turn to you, loyal cyber-readers, for sympathy. I think she's more Nick than me. Others...
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Compensation
As mentioned last week, we went to Mom's house for the holiday weekend. It was lovely. Lots of Grandma time for Ellison and lots of delicious yumminess for the rest of us. A trip to Mom's (or a visit...
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Bathing beauties
By way of introduction, this photo op came about when we introduced Elle to Mom's swimming pool last weekend. On an unrelated note, I remember joking to someone a few years ago that Nick and I someday...
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A new perspective
It could just be that what I'm about to share with you is funnier because I have a kid now. But I think you'll find this pretty entertaining even if you just know someone with a kid but don't have one...
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A new endeavor
Many of you were at the baby sprinkle for Kristen Nuckols today. My apologies because if so, you've already seen this. But I'm just so darn proud of my very first fondant-decorated cake.I promise the...
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Hangin' with the cool kids
What do you do on Friday night after the long work week? We sit on our couch. Ellison gets particularly happy whenever she has the good fortune to have both Mommy and Daddy as an audience for her baby...
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Googley eyes
Me: Hi, I'm Dr. Scholz. This is your first visit to rheumatology clinic, right?Patient: Yes, hi. I've been looking forward to meeting you. I searched for you on the internet, but I couldn't find a...
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Battle of the sexes: Picking your battles
I don't remember how this story begins, so I'll just jump right to the good part in the middle. Somehow or another, I ended up challenging Nick to arm wrestling - his left arm versus my whole body. And...
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Insomniac
I woke up very, very early Saturday morning. It's not the baby's fault. Or the dogs'. Or even Nick's.BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP. Yup, that would be my pager going off at 5:30 in the am on a Saturday. After...
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Stranger danger
We Pearlanders gathered a last weekend at the casa de Scholz for dinner. Yum, pulled smoked pork. But that isn't the point of this story. I simply tell you that so you understand why 4 other...
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Battle of the sexes: Violation of the Man Code
Jen came over Friday night, and we all went to Texas Roadhouse. Three cheers for cheese fries and sweet yeast rolls. Afterward we sprawled on the couches at out place, comparing how full we were (not...
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All about Bethie
Well, faithful e-readers, there just hasn't been much good fodder for blogs in my life lately. Therefore, you will now be subjected to a list. With probably more lists to come. Caveat emptor.What I'm...
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All about Bethie, #2
My flaws. Believe it or not, I have them, and here they are. No comments from the peanut gallery (aka Nick).1) my sweet toothI would be so wickedly fit if it weren't for my constant hankering for...
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And I mean never
Today's list... 10 things you'll never hear my husband say because he's just not that guy.1) Does that come in a vegetarian version?.2) Of course I'll pause the move while you go to the bathroom. Take...
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My little secrets
Sticking with the list format that's been ever-so-popular as of late (translation: easy for me to put together in a hurry), here's a list of my guilty pleasures. 1) Taylor SwiftThis slot was previously...
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A new kind of popular
Remember how I recently told you about how people google me now? I'm sitting in the office typing a note between patients a couple weeks ago when my cell phone rings...Me: Hello?Caller: Hi, is this Dr....
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Our new addition
I'd like to introduce you to the newest member of our family. No, it isn't another baby. He's furry. No, it isn't another dog.Meet Pogo the monkey.Center upper, Ellison. Center lower, Pogo. Left, baby...
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The new new normal
Ten months ago we recalibrated normal at the Scholz household when Ellison made her entrance into the world. Yesterday was another big one - Elle's first day at daycare. Frowny face. I'd been dreading...
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