Category Archives: LLD

Jeffrey’s Birth Story

By Kendra Kantor | Published 06/28/2012

I debated splitting this story up in to 2 or 3 posts because it’s over 3000 words in length and has about 30 photos. But ya know what? It’s my blog, my story, Jeffrey’s story and I want it all in one place so that’s where it’s going to be. This story is very rambling [...]

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Kendra’s Monthly Tips: 15 Tips on Surviving the Newborn Phase

By Kendra Kantor | Published 06/25/2012

I won’t admit to being an expert at being a mother (really, though…who is?) or that I know everything about newborns. We’re slowly getting out of the newborn phase now that baby Jeff is over a month old and is more alert with his surroundings. I thought I would write my 15 tips on some [...]

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Jeffrey Week 5 and 6

By Kendra Kantor | Published 06/18/2012

I got a little behind on my posting last week! This was supposed to go up last Wednesday and I had it all ready, just forgot to finish and schedule it so here it is now! 5 weeks! And 1 month old this week! -I can’t believe it’s been a month, I can’t believe it’s [...]

Also posted in baby | Tagged 1 month, 5 weeks, 6 weeks, baby, jeff, jeffrey, newborn | 3 Comments

The Benefits of Being a Reader From Childhood to Adulthood

By Kendra Kantor | Published 06/07/2012

Last August, I wrote a guest post for Melissa at Press Play. It was one of my favorite posts and I meant to share it in full on here sooner but never got around to it! Oops. So I thought I would share it now. I hope you enjoy! The Benefits of Being a [...]

Also posted in literature | Tagged adulthood, benefits, benefits of being a reader, books, childhood, favorite books, inspiration, list, reading, why you should read | 3 Comments

Balance

By Kendra Kantor | Published 06/05/2012

Self April 2012 ©Kendra Kantor I’m sitting here, with a notebook laid before me. Scott is sitting in bed trying to calm our crying baby. I’ve been trying to work for the past 2 hours and keep getting interrupted to calm the fussiness, feed the baby or go for an ice cream run (yes, that [...]