As usuaI, I had dashed into the grocery store to pick up something last-minute for dinner and was walking back to my car. That's when I saw her.She was struggling, with one hand, to collapse her new stroller into the trunk of her car. In her other hand, a carseat with a precious … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – Anniversary Edition
Eleven years ago today I married my best friend. I didn't realize then what exactly I was doing.What a good choice I made. What an incredible husband he would actually become.I always knew he was special. There was something different about him.He was built like a brick shithouse, … [Read more...]
BABIES
Who doesn't love babies? When a new baby is introduced into a group of women, we usually take turns passing the baby around and just staring at the baby's newness.Last week, Jen and I were lucky enough to see the sneak preview of BABIES, the amazing new film by French fimmaker Thomas Balmes, which … [Read more...]
Words Of Wisdom for a New Mom
By Sarah Newcomb While I was pregnant with my son, I knew exactly how I was going to raise my baby, what he would be like, and how perfect I would be at everything. Then I had my baby boy...and everything I thought I knew went flying out the window. I was left with a little person who was nothing … [Read more...]
And like that it’s over
2 days ago, I didn't know it would be the last time. Yesterday, my Baby weaned herself from me. Almost 18 months, she is no longer an infant; she's asserting herself in so many ways. I'm emotional today. Something feels off. I feel uneasy. The morning was … [Read more...]
Old Friends, New Fun
Last week was action-packed – filled with visits from old friends, and trips to the doctor. I had my post-partum check-up with my obstetrician, Dr. B. He delivered my three children, and gave me the most compassionate and skilled care I could ever imagine. I associate him with the … [Read more...]
Very nearly Christmas
My life is one big crazy to-do list right now, this huge list of things that must happen or I'll ruin Christmas. No pressure there or anything. The Baby and I just went out into the briskly cold and cheerful day and decorated our porch FINALLY - my husband hates putting up the outdoor decorations … [Read more...]