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January 23, 2013 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, New Baby 19 Comments

I’m being held captive by a stern (but sweet) one-month-old little man.

Nickers I

I’m loving it, don’t get me wrong.

Nickers II

It’s just not that conducive to my writing.

Nickers III

See? This is me & him & my beloved red sling. This is how we spend our days. This is why I haven’t been blogging—my knuckle, you see, has become his nuk.

Please know that I’m not staying away by choice—I love to talk, as you may have deduced, and there is much I’d love to talk about. Big news! Big big headlines! So many stories, so little time!

We’re talking…

  • George’s Successful Foray into the Land of the Potty Trained
  • Postpartum Weight Loss
  • Postpartum Moods (Read: I’ve needed “happy” pills.)
  • Marital Victories despite Sleepless Nights and Financial Stress

…and much, much more.

Stay tuned and please stay patient. I’m trying to find my writing sea legs, but right now they’re busy pacing the deck.

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  1. Sarah says

    January 23, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    Keep pacing that deck, girl. How could you possibly spend your time better? We'll still be here when you find time to come back. You look radiant!

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  2. ellie says

    January 23, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    Big {{hugs}} No worries! Write when you're ready! We'll be here 🙂

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  3. Anonymous says

    January 23, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    He is so…. cute. Enjoy the time with him. We will be here when you
    have a chance to write. Ann

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  4. Jamie Jo says

    January 23, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    ((((hugs)))) from me too!!!! I'm happy you are enjoying time with your little man!! Life–real life is far more important than blogging. (although, we miss you terribly)

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  5. Janine says

    January 23, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    That first picture cracks me up. Oh how I miss those days…
    ((hugs))from me three!

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  6. bearing says

    January 23, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    Love your sling!

    The little guy wearing it is cute too. One of these days I will get to meet him!

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  7. Kimberlee says

    January 23, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    Sugar love, we know where you've been. Right there in that second picture that's oh, so beautiful. Like Sarah said, we'll still be here when you have time to wander back. We don't want that dear little brow to furrow unnecessarily (though he sure looks sweet when it does). xo

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  8. Therese says

    January 23, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    No worries! We are here when you are ready!

    He is soooo precious!

    Hugs and prayers!

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  9. on our way today says

    January 23, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    so cute. love the gown pics myself below

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  10. Christine says

    January 23, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    Just post pics of that sweet babe. He is growing so fast already!

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  11. Elizabeth says

    January 23, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    How Lovely! I haven't been on blogger in ages…usually checking email on my Nook in the evenings) so I didn't even know you were expecting again! Our George has yet to join the ranks of the potty trained (more my laziness then his) or the "weaned" just yet either : ) Many Blessings!

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  12. Laura Pearl says

    January 23, 2013 at 11:27 pm

    What a cutie pie! Congratulations!

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  13. Anonymous says

    January 24, 2013 at 12:59 am

    God bless you, Margaret! He's so adorable–and looks so much like George, I think. We miss you, but completely understand!

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  14. Aimee says

    January 24, 2013 at 1:35 am

    Right there with you, mama. And boy is he a cutie-pie! 🙂

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  15. Melanie Bettinelli says

    January 24, 2013 at 2:04 am

    He's so cute! You are forgiven all. Though I am breathlessly awaiting more on George's potty training. I'm super jealous because I can't get Ben to go anywhere near the potty. Oh yes, I want to know how you managed it with a new baby and all.

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  16. Lena says

    January 24, 2013 at 2:37 am

    If I had a baby, I'd spent time holding him/her and forget about the blogging.

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  17. Betsy says

    January 24, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    I agree with Lena, I would not put that baby down – enjoy the busy days.

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  18. Anonymous says

    January 24, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    I didn't put #10 down for his first 3 months. I didn't even realize it until I *did* put him on the floor. Did I really carry this kid everywhere for the last 12 weeks?
    Take care of you, good one you for seeking help with PPD so quickly.

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  19. Jennifer says

    January 24, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    Love those little snuggled, wrapped babies. Here's my postpartum weight loss secret: Lucky Charms. That's all I could manage to eat after N was born and the weight just fell off. ?

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