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Monthly Archives: December 2007
Good tidings we bring…
8 pounds, 3 ounces. That’s how much Torsten weighed at the pediatrician today, and we are all happy, where by “we” I primarily mean “me”, since I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown what with all of the … Continue reading
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NaNoWriMo – Ridiculously, I won. I told Karen – who deserves big congrats for finishing her novel days ahead of time, btw – that I had a great story for why I wasn’t going to finish, and then somehow, magically … Continue reading
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Tagged baby, breastfeeding, family, friends, good things, hospital, labor and delivery, Life, NaNoWriMo, novels, sleep-impaired drivel, stress, Torsten, writing
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0 Months – Welcome Home, Pumpkin!
Note: Ok, so this didn’t get finished until Torsten had been home almost a month, but given how much sleep I haven’t been getting, it’s a wonder it’s being posted at all Dearest Torsten, For a long time now, lots … Continue reading
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Tagged baby, baby names, blogging, evil husband, family, geek girls, health, hospital, labor and delivery, Life, love, names, pain, pregnancy, reproduction, Torsten
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Apologies from the land of Moo
Ok, stupid Bad Behavior plugin denied me access from my own site. Impressive. So I just wanted to thank everyone for their wonderful good wishes and comments and e-mails – sorry I haven’t gotten back on them, but Torsten’s cluster-feeding … Continue reading
Chez Grothoff, Home of the Super German Penguin Burrito!
Note: By order of the management, this burrito is not for eating. Seriously. Not for eating. (Click photo to embiggen) Oh, and Small Monster’s now not-secret name? Torsten. He’s sweet and beautiful and precious, and we love him more than … Continue reading


