Let’s talk about downsizing today. Specifically, downsizing Christmas. When Mike and I started thinking about what we want our kids to get from Christmas – memories, family traditions, and fun activities top our list I remember our outdoor spiral trees, gifts and the children laughing years ago. Piles and piles of expensive, well-wrappedRead the whole post >>
If I Had a Daughter.
(me on the right, age 5) I would tell her I’m sorry. I’m sorry that the ads tell her she needs to look perfect. That she can never age. That she is responsible for getting her man to stay with her. And also responsible for making sure they “don’t get the wrong idea.” I’d tellRead the whole post >>
Theo at 5 Months.
He: – Was sleeping terribly but has slept better the last few nights, giving me hope for getting more than a few hours of broken sleep at night. Sleep matters so much, which I alway forget until I’m not getting it. – Is rolling around like crazy, lifting up his little hips and trying so hardRead the whole post >>
Babyhood: This Time vs. Last Time.
Babies at four months (Theo, Gabe) A few months ago, I talked about how my pregnancies compared to each other. Now let’s talk about how my experiences of babyhood have compared with each other: Last time: I reveled in the experience of having a baby. I was obsessed with my child. OBSESSED. I got sad at the prospect ofRead the whole post >>
Theo at Four Months.
He: – Is sleeping WORSE and it’s sad. Instead of a 5-6 hour stretch to start the night, it’s more like a 4 hour stretch and I won’t blather on about sleep, because I know that he’ll sleep well eventually, but woe. I miss the good sleep! – Is FANTASTIC, however, at falling asleep. I just swaddleRead the whole post >>
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