New things happening here as our girl approaches 2! We’ve been doing lots more diaper-free time. She now sometimes alerts us and gets to the potty on time. Yay! And sometimes, she’ll stand and pee on the floor right beside the potty. I am trying to focus on being encouraged that she is making the …
Today I really appreciate my family. My parents who are supportive, encouraging, and love to be with us. My sister and her family, who are sweet and fun and good people. My brothers, whom I simply love very much and who are amazing people. My husband, who is loving and sweet and kind and always …
When baby had her morning bottle today, the nipple collapsed and she was covered with milk. So unpleasant!! So she and I got in a lovely morning bath together. Splashing, playing, nursing, the usual. One of our games had me pouring little cups of water into another container. I counted them, “1, 2, 3, 4, …
Nice day! Walk downtown and errands with baby. Nap (baby, not me). Lunch. More family errands.Then a great visit from a friend, including another family walk to downtown, great baby playtime. Then friend cooked dinner! Chana masala. I made quinoa, she made a salad, we all ate. Baby loved it! Good conversation. And baby bed, …
Wow … consistency may work! The new tentative routine is dinner at 6, bath at 6:30, bedroom/stories/nurse at 7. We’ve had her asleep at 7:45, 8:10 and 9:00 tonight. Tonight, we just started late, didn’ get in until around 7. We discussed it and are going to work hard to keep to our plan, even …
I’ve been wondering lately why I’m holding my breath, wanting to swear all the time, rushing everywhere, having a hard time concentrating at work and not enjoying life so much. I just figured it out over the past few days: I’m stressed! Amazing deduction; it only took weeks and weeks to get there. We’re living …
My daughter is all these things, all the time. One of her latest expressions is “no bye.” She really really doesn’t like saying by to anyone or anything. When I leave in the mornings, it is heartbreaking to hear her little voice say “No bye, mama! No bye!” She seems allergic to sleep lately. Whatever …
In the bath tonight, nursing, baby was in a bit of a playful mood. She took one finger and pointed right up at the roof, holding it there. “Are you pointing like the baby in the book?” I asked. She has a baby colour book and the baby in the white overalls points randomly up …
A forgotten note from our ill-fated vacation. Just past Nelson, along a beautiful road, I spotted a classic American castle set back on the left-hand side of the road. It was stunning, and something I haven’t seen a lot of. “Do you see that?” husband asked? “Yes!” “Should I pull over?” “Definitely!” He pulled into …
A few very little things that bring undue goodness to my life. I think you could say they have happiness leverage. Apple corer. Used it for the first time tonight, and can’t believe I never used it before! I love to make applesauce, and this magical little device – probably inherited from my grandma – …