Category Archives: birthday

100 years of Nana

Posted on November 8, 2011 by r2ruth

I wrote this post about 10 months ago before I actually found the courage to start the blog. It seemed appropriate to post it today because yesterday was Nana’s 101st birthday and nothing has changed. My paternal grandmother had her 100th … Continue reading →

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Half a decade

Posted on July 27, 2011 by r2ruth

Well, this month has brought another few landmarks in our household. At the beginning of July, my son turned five. He was convinced he was going to grow overnight and be taller when he woke up on his birthday, but unsurprisingly, … Continue reading →

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Eight

Posted on March 28, 2011 by r2ruth

My daughter celebrated her 8th birthday on Friday. We had a weekend full of celebrations: the actual birthday, a pyjama party (no boys allowed!) on Saturday and a family party yesterday. I always feel a bit nostalgic around my children’s … Continue reading →

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