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VANESSA SHIELDS

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Author: Vanessa Shields

Writer. Mother. Lover.
My Family · Parenting

The Truth About Barf

March 31, 2011 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

Miller has been caught by the flu that is traveling through little people bodies in her daycare. It's day two of her being ill. At this moment, she's sitting on the floor watching Jett play. This is the most she's done since Tuesday night. This particular flu bug has taken residence in her little belly.… Continue reading The Truth About Barf

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ONE WEEK TILL BOOK LAUNCH!

March 31, 2011 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

I cannot, simply CANNOT believe that the book launches one week from today.  One week from this moment, I'll be heading to my hair appointment to get prettied up.  I can't believe it!

My Book

Behind the Scenes – Radio Interview #2

March 31, 2011 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

I wake up not knowing where I am at around 7:15am. This is a direct result of bed-surfing that happens on any given night of my life. I'm either in our bed with Nick and both kids, in Meeper's bed with her, in Jett's bed with him or in our bed with Jett and Nick… Continue reading Behind the Scenes – Radio Interview #2

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