I’ve found a new favorite baby product. For whatever reason, I was really looking forward to giving Ian the little wagon wheels and yogurt snacks made for babies. I guess that was a mommy right-of-passage for me. However, I became frustrated when I looked at the nutritional info on some of these snacks. Tons of […]
For Ian’s room we went with a backyard theme, with a screen door (good way to keep the cat out) and trees painted onto the walls by grandfathers. The centerpiece of the theme is a giant swing “hanging” from one of the trees, and I love it. Now that Ian is mobile, I’m a little
Last week I returned the hospital grade breastpump. [Big exhale] I am finally, finally done pumping milk for Ian. No, I didn’t make it to the 12-month mark, but I’m proud of how long I did pump. After Christmas I started to realize that it was time. I was mentally and physically ready to stop,
A few days after the birth of my son, I lay in bed crying. No, it wasn’t from the C-section pain. It wasn’t postpartum depression. It wasn’t lack of sleep (although that didn’t help). I had just touched my post-pregnancy belly for the first time. And it was…..squishy. I never had awesome washboard abs of
I waited for the impending snow storm on Friday with mixed feelings. I was looking forward to the prospect of several inches of snow, but I also hoped it would hold off until Saturday. Because, um, Old Navy was having a sale. 30% off everything. And yes, I am officially a suburban mom who buys
I think I may ditch the diaper bag. I love the diaper bag we received for Ian, but I’m realizing it’s not the ideal solution for my lifestyle right now. Ian and I run errands several times throughout the week, so I tote him and the diaper bag many places. But when I go somewhere
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Closed is such a funny word. Closed. Closing. closed. If I type it enough it starts to look incorrect, like maybe it should be “clozed” or “cloased.” Today is the last day of ghia, my store. I’m going to concentrate on being a full-time mom for awhile. Actually, I already was a de facto full-time
My little guy has become a tall guy, and he’s about to outgrow his infant carrier. Thanks to the generosity of family, we already have our next car seat. However, the search is on for a stroller. Paul and I are both leaning towards a Maclaren Volo. I’m embarrassed to admit that I want a
Okay, ladies, what’s your secret? Does an army of house elves clean your house every night? Do you plop your kids in front of a TV so you can fold laundry? How do you keep your home up and running AND find time to remember your name? When I worked in the corporate world there
It’s been a rough day. Nothing terribly bad happened, I’m just very tired and a little lonely. Little guy seems to have his first cold, and I’m afraid I might be in for a rough night. Our family was going to check out a new church community group tonight, but we decided to stay home