My lovely friend and housemate Ellie gave me a baby gift of adorable jungle print cloth baby wipes made by her good friend Lindy. See how cute they are? Unfortunately, I haven’t had a chance to get started with them, yet. (Yes, I do know that my son is now a toddler and this is pathetic, but I have a valid excuse!) Until now, I have been working full-time at a local University doing … [Read more...]
Happy First Birthday, Little Bear
Dear Baby Boy, One year ago today your Papa and I held you for the very first time. We heard your first hearty cry and kissed your precious face. You arrived just before 8pm after a long long LONG labor. Your Papa and I were both exhausted that night but even after days of laboring I was too excited to sleep. I stayed awake and tried to memorize every inch of your sturdy 8 lb body and … [Read more...]
Happy First Birthday, Little Bear
Dear Baby Boy, One year ago today your Papa and I held you for the very first time. We heard your first hearty cry and kissed your precious face. You arrived just before 8pm after a long long LONG labor. Your Papa and I were both exhausted that night but even after days of laboring I was too excited to sleep. I stayed awake and tried to memorize every inch of your sturdy 8 lb body and … [Read more...]
Books I Read in 2009, In Which I Make a Confession and Have an Epiphany
After seeing several blog posts titled “Books I Read in 2009,” I tried to think back with my post-baby muddled memory what books I read in 2009. From January 1 through Benjamin’s birth on February 8th I read nothing. Really. NOTHING. I watched many a miniseries and listened to Harry Potter audiobooks. After the birth, I didn’t do much better. This is the sorry, pathetic, shamefully short list … [Read more...]
Happy 8 Months, Little Boy!
I can't believe my little one is eight months old today. He grew from this little bundle: To this silly guy that giggles and crawls and climbs everything: Happy eight months, little mountain goat. … [Read more...]
