Five things I’d forgotten about newborns

Posted on May 15, 2012 by heatherlauraclarke

They roll their eyes in a creepy way sometimes when they sleep. It’s like they’re possessed! Demon babies! Eeek!
Their poo doesn’t really stink, but it does have a smell.
Their legs are so crazy-skinny.
They don’t respond to your questions, or even smile yet. It’s kind of unrewarding to talk to them at this stage.
They are impossibly squishy-soft and delicious to snuggle.

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I’m Heather Laura Clarke. I’m writer living in beautiful Nova Scotia, I have a 11-year-old son and a nine-year-old daughter, I married my high school sweetheart, and this is the story of my handmade life.

I have depression and anxiety, and I fight like hell every day to keep it from taking over my life. Making things isn’t just a hobby — it’s part of what keeps me alive.

Whether I’m writing novels, decorating a room, busting out my power tools to build furniture, getting muddy in the pottery studio, sewing clothes for my kids, or cross-stitching a swear word, I’m all about using my creativity to craft a life I love.

I’ve been writing this blog since 2009, so if you dig deep into the archives, you’ll meet a bright-eyed 25-year-old newlywed who was basically obsessed with having kids, buying a cozy house, and supporting herself full-time as a writer. (Spoiler alert: she got exactly what she wanted.)