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    Traveling with an Infant

    My brother Dustin and I in 2005
    Henry and I are heading to Florida for my brother’s graduation!

    Although little Henry traveled to more than 20 states in utero, this plane trip will be his first as a “big boy.” Matt won’t be going because tickets are simply too expensive and the timing is awkward.

    I’m a little nervous about how it’s all going to go down, but I’m excited. Here’s how I plan to make the process as smooth as possible:

    • I booked only non-stop flights. Since it’s only a 2-hour trip from Houston to Tampa, I figured it would be easier not to change planes.
    • I plan to
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    Book Club: Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

    So far, the fourth habit from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which is creating “Win/Win” solutions for everyone, is the habit I need to work on the most.

    I can pinpoint some of my personal mindsets and experiences that lead me to struggle most with this habit. First, I tend to be a very black-and-white thinker. I have always struggled to see the gray, to see the third possibility (or fourth or fifth).

    Secondly, I am very much plagued by what Covey calls the “Scarcity Mentality” or the belief that there is not enough (money, prestige, opportunity, etc.) to go around. For me, I think this paradigm

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    DIY: Shirt Applique

    While Henry was actively engaged in watching his butterfly mobile, I decided to squeeze in a little crafting time to work on my shirt.

    Henry – Happy Friday! from SaraMattHossHop-singClemHenry on VimeoStep One:

    • I put on the shirt and figured out how I wanted to modify the sleeves by playing around with different folds. When I found something I liked, I pinned each sleeve in place.

    And, um, that’s all I was able to accomplish during my first work period. So sad!

    Step Two:

    • Later in the day, during one of Henry’s nap times, I hemmed the sleeves along the new lines.
    • I then used pinking shears to
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