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Sick Toddler

When You’re Sick and Tired and Need Beauty the Most

March 22, 2012 by allisonbenotafraid

One of my favorite memories from when I was pregnant with John Paul is from just days after I’d discovered I was carrying our baby.  Mike and I were in Canada, visiting the hometown of a friend, and it was nighttime.  While everyone relaxed and chatted inside, we snuck outside to see the Canadian night sky our friend had told us so much about.  It was breathtaking.  Though the sky was black-the darkest I’d ever seen, with no intruding city […]

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Categories: Faith, Parenting • Tags: Birthday, Family, First Birthday, Life, Motherhood, Stars

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Child of Joy

Who You are at One Year Old

March 1, 2012 by allisonbenotafraid

Oh, sweet, silly, and crazy John Paul, I never want to forget anything about who you are right now! Especially the way you bury your head and arms into my chest when you’re tired, the way your hair curls up in the back, or the way you try to kiss me, coming at me with a completely open mouth and wide eyes. So, here is who you are at one year old: You are a child of great joy. Everyone […]

Categories: Parenting • Tags: Baby, Birthday, Life, Motherhood, One Year Old

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Happy Birthday John Paul!

Dear John Paul, On Your First Birthday:

February 28, 2012 by allisonbenotafraid

Today, you are one year old.  I can’t believe how quickly time has flown, and how much we’ve been through together in one short year.  As I watched you gaze in excitement at your birthday oatmeal this morning I thanked God, with my whole heart, for the incredible blessing you are in my life, and in the lives of so many others. Last night, your Daddy and I lay in bed together, our heads touching, our hands grasped tightly together. […]

Categories: Faith, Parenting • Tags: Baby, Birthday, First Birthday, Life

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I'm Allison, a stay at home mom to a sweet little boy. I love days with my son, my sweet husband, beating cancer, Blessed JP II, singing at mass, Notre Dame, taking pictures, L'Arche, and white wine. Here's where I write about life. Welcome!

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