Archive for December, 2009

Dreaming of a Green Christmas

Autism researchIt’s hard to believe Christmas and the holidays are upon us. My shopping is done, presents wrapped and baking completed and already half gone (is it a bad thing if your Christmas baking is gone before Christmas?) I’ve been thinking a lot about Christmas traditions and how many of our traditions have changed since leaving home, getting married and having kids.

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Breast IS Best for Mom, Baby and the Environment

Autism researchI have been pregnant or nursing since December 2005. That’s 4 years folks! I’ve had a long and successful run of breastfeeding with both Tristan (15 months) and Maya (17 months and still going). But sadly I think my nursing career is coming to a close. So I’ve been thinking back lots about breastfeeding and how far I’ve come.

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The Carless Challenge

Andrea's First Day On The BikeWhen Odum first suggested we give up the car and bike everywhere I thought he had finally lost it. All those late nights had finally caught up with him. When he assured me he was serious I thought long and hard about it. And the more I thought about it the more excited I was for the challenge.

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