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Fort Awesome: BabyGirl Cole's Birth Story
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Thursday, May 15, 2014. BabyGirl Cole's Birth Story. For those of you who would like to know some more details than “Rob caught the baby in the lobby of the ER” here it is! I suppose it was wrong to assume labor would happen the same way it did before…. Unlike with my first, for weeks I had been having minor contractions and my doctor had been saying “any day now.” Still, nothing. 8221; in an effort to illicit more quiet in the house. Gradually contractions got more intense and closer together (more like...
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Fort Awesome: January 2013
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Thursday, January 31, 2013. God blessed me last week. This is the story. Our neighbor across the street runs an in-home day care. Last week, I moseyed across the street to check it out. Pleasantly surprised at how she ran things and THRILLED that she charged only $3 an hour, I decided to leave Titus the next day so I could try a yoga class. Turns out, childcare is TOTALLY worth it! I also asked her for some babysitter recommendations and she gave me three names! I was ready to pledge my devotion to her a...
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Fort Awesome: Birth Story
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Friday, October 26, 2012. Note: Do not read this unless you are really interested. There is oversharing and plenty of TMI. I know I appreciate warnings from my friends before I start reading and realize what I’ve done far too late. Another note: Readers shall not envy my labor and delivery. He came home a day or so early because he flew a jet home. So, Friday evening I welcomed my hubby as only a sexy preggo can. Just as dinner was being served, though, at about 8 or 9pm (it was a late dinner because we ...
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Fort Awesome: February 2012
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Thursday, February 23, 2012. Bathroom Complete… Mostly. I’m gonna call it complete because all that needs to be done is some caulking around the shower door, cabinet hardware, and a mirror. But you can just visualize that, right? I’m open for suggestions on the mirror – I’m thinking framed in the tile from the shower accent or framed in hickory wood to match the cabinet… what do you think? I LOVE when the cabinet goes in! It feels like it’s almost done! And I love our daring paint color! I tried really h...
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Fort Awesome: On Doing a Renovation
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012. On Doing a Renovation. Now that Rob’s on TDY, I have a little more time for processing and thought. Here are some notes on doing a home renovation. Take your timeline, multiply it by three. Then, multiply that by two. That will give you a more accurate idea of how long it will take. I know you don’t believe me. I wouldn’t either. But it’s true. If you’re doing a project that tears things all the way out, just take it all down to the studs! Hire out the drywall! Love them, Love ...
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Fort Awesome: Adventures in DIY: Concrete Countertops
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Monday, May 21, 2012. Adventures in DIY: Concrete Countertops. That to say, I know they’ll be worth it (actually, I haven’t calculated our final cost figures, but I’m certain it’s cheaper than granite). The following is our process (for those of you interested in building your own concrete counters):. We then cut the melamine for the sides of the pieces and began our mold-building. (about 6 hours). Note: you need a protractor to do this. Then, we removed the tape. The day of the big pour! Our molds prepp...
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Fort Awesome: March 2012
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012. In addition to the cabinets coming together in the garage, this pregnant wife decided she wanted landscaping added to the renovation schedule. I know, she’s crazy! Anyway, my amazing husband accommodated and spent his afternoons last week preparing the new place for the backyard shed, digging dirt and moving rocks. I leveled the flower bed and moved the rose bushes ( I hope they live! And yesterday, our backyard opened up beautifully as the shed was relocated! Last but not least,...
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Fort Awesome: August 2011
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011. A Day in the Life. My days without Rob are coming to a rapid end, and now that I’m more than halfway, my thoughts have gone from “6 whole months will take a while,” to “I only have two more months left to prepare for Rob coming home! I have attacked my workouts with renewed vigor, shooting for the hottest bod that can be attained in the remaining time. I’m actually enjoying the crossfit class on base as well as yoga in my schedule. And figs, oh my! And this is also why I predic...
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Fort Awesome: October 2011
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Sunday, October 30, 2011. My workout journey started with squadron spouse socializing. Apparently, a bunch of the ladies go to this class on base that is amazing and fun and the best workout ever. In the words of one spouse it’s “horribly awesome.” So I tried it. I learned it was crossfit. So I kept going. I wanted to keep up my workouts while in College Station, so I contacted one of the crossfit gyms in town. It turns out, it is owned by a high school friend of mine. He is also an ex-Marine and...The l...
