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SHIELDS WRITING MOTHERHOOD BLOG AT WINDSOR STAR.COM!

April 21, 2011 Vanessa Shields

I've been invited to write a blog about 'motherhood' for The Windsor Star.  How utterly exciting! First blog will be posted early next week.  Stay tuned to http://www.windsorstar.com for the blog! Thank you, Windsor Star!

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The dining room table

April 9, 2011 Vanessa Shields

Is it just me or does your dining room table become the dumping zone as well? Ours is littered with Easter decorations that can't find a home and piles of books,paper, photos,mail and newspaper. When I look at it mild anxiety makes my chest puff out. It's a materialized version of my 'to do' list.… Continue reading The dining room table

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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