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Jodi's Personal Blog: Updating

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Wednesday, September 10, 2014. We have an electronic picture frame in our living room that turns on every day at 6pm. Embarassingly, it's been neglected for so long that the only pictures on it were of Sofia from about 0 to 2.5 years of age. The other night, as I sat watching the pictures flash by with Samina and, photo after photo, she asked me "Samina? And I softly replied "No, Sofia! My mother guilt got the best of me and I decided it was time to finally update. And, be still my heart, this one.

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Jodi's Personal Blog: March 2014

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Festa del Papà 2014. You heal our bruises and pick up the pieces. Your tireless hands hold ours. You teach us how to write, how to run, how to fall down and laugh about it. You bathe us, feed us, caress us when we're sad. You proudly tape up our pictures all over the furniture. You stay up late to learn how to make us balloon animals. You give in almost every time we ask for "just one more story.". You don't let us get away with anything. Grazie, papà. Di tutto. 3 Never trust w...

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Almost Vegetarian: Tomatillo salsa:

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Recipes and tips for Vegetarians and the Foodies that love them. Thursday, October 8, 2009. Tomatillos are a large green South American berry that resembles a green tomato and comes in a husk with a sticky lining. They have a tangy and tart flavor that is amazing with rich foods because it cuts right through and brings balance. 1 tbsp olive oil. 188; tsp salt. 189; cup cilantro. Juice of one lime. Add cilantro and lime juice to the roasted ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

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Jodi's Personal Blog: THREE!

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Your mischievous grin, your belly laugh, your honed sense of humor are magnetic. You are sugar and spice and everything in between, and you have the world, and us, wrapped around your little finger. Happy birthday, Pookie. Life is way more adventurous with you in it. We love you,. Mommy, Papà and Fia. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). What I have to say. View my complete profile. Template images by blue baron.

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Jodi's Personal Blog: Gifts

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Thursday, October 16, 2014. The ins and outs of our daily lives are so mind-numbing, so frequently tedious and monotonous that I forget. I disregard the fact that my children weren't only 'given' to me so that I could set them on the righteous path - but that they are in my lives to teach me. Something, for me to receive. Something as well. I get so bogged down in wanting to make them become the best adults they possibly can be that I forget they are here to do that exact same thing for me.

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Jodi's Personal Blog: September 2013

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Sometimes an overwhelming desire overcomes me to shout my love for my children from the rooftops (oddly enough, this desire almost always comes when the girls are at school or sleeping). This is one of those times. You are becoming quite your own people. You love reading and books, eating, asking questions and analyzing answers, cuddling and (STILL! Will you ever outgrow it, OUCH! You love animals, especially dogs. You love books (especially books about dogs! Eating, runnin...

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Jodi's Personal Blog: November 2013

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Thursday, November 14, 2013. Today, I realized something. I don't know why it popped into my brain, but I suddenly remembered the day Andrea and I got the news from my doctor that Baby #2 was another girl. The joy! I'd secretly (or perhaps not so secretly, depends on who you ask.) been hoping for sisters. And not just so I could re-use all of Sofia's old and adorable clothes. And you know what I learned? Which is surprising, so surprising to me, and mainly because of what this article. What I have to say.

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Jodi's Personal Blog: Happy Half Birthday!

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014. This little girl. Our second child. This picture was taken just seconds before a humungo-sized meltdown because I said it was time for her and her leashed cat (aptly named "Gatto") to leave the park. But look at that kid. NOT that it's always rainbows and unicorns with Miss Samina. She is Sass-a-lot and Spice mixed with a tiny little possible future attorney. And my oh my can she be touchy. Samina is such a character - and I dare anyone to talk to her for 10 seconds and not s...

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Jodi's Personal Blog: Happy 6th, Peanut!

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Thursday, June 25, 2015. Happy 6th, Peanut! My dearest Sofia,. I will never forget the very first moment I laid eyes on you.as the nurse gave me a quick peek at you on her way out of the room to clean you up and give you a check-up. My immediate first thought was: " Of course. That's what she looks like. And as I witness all of these tiny little Sofia details, I can't help but call to mind that exact same phrase I thought when we first met: " Of course. That's what she looks like. What I have to say.

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Almost Vegetarian: October 2009

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Recipes and tips for Vegetarians and the Foodies that love them. Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Continuing with the tuber theme, Beets are next up to bat. These succulent ruby gems are naturally sweet so it may not be obvious that they are packed with nutrition! Beets are a great source of Calcium, Folic. This is a recipe I came up with due to a failed attempt at a totally different dish! 15 lbs beets, trimmed, peeled and cubed (reserve the greens). 1 cup all purpose flour. 1 tsp baking powder. Because Bee...