(I never did a year post and this is almost a month late, but I want to remember some stuff about this delightful second son of mine!) He’s funny and assertive and friendly. When we walk down the sidewalk and someone passes us, he stops and smiles and waves. Even the coolest hipster usually cracksRead the whole post >>
Big Kid.
I can’t pick up my baby anymore. He’s too big or I’m too small. Either way, I can’t remember the very last time I was able to pick Gabe up and hold him. Sure, I can give him a piggy back ride, but it’s not the same as hug-holding him. Every time we walk anywhere, Gabe slipsRead the whole post >>
Five Things // On Moving, Preschool, and Hustling vs. Taking it Easy.
1) The long-awaited grocery store and cafe opened up across the street from us this weekend and we’ve been 4 times in 5 days. The downstairs is kind of like a small Whole Foods (but locally owned!) that has everything I buy regularly (coconut oil! Amish happy cows butter! tempeh! all the hippie yuppie foods!)Read the whole post >>
5 Things. // On Overwhelm, Child Care, Easter, & Books.
1. Yesterday was the first day of spring break for Gabe’s preschool. My plan to use preschool as child care continue to be thwarted by silly things like “days off” and “breaks.” They go to school like 9 hours a week! What kind of break could they need?! Sadly, he doesn’t seem to want aRead the whole post >>
An Open Letter to My Friends Who Haven’t Had Children Yet.
Hello Dear Friend Who Hasn’t Had Children Yet – Hi there! I’ve been meaning to write to you for awhile with some advice and thoughts I have for you, my friend. First, I want to ask you to sleep. Sleep a lot. Take advantage of sleeping in and sleeping all night and just…sleep. Don’t worryRead the whole post >>
