Ada and I have a successful breastfeeding relationship (that…fingers crossed…will last until at least age 2). It was probably around 3 months when breastfeeding became more predictable and, as a result, awesome. In the US, breastfeeding images, support, and articles focus on the mother and baby, and rightfully so — we ARE the main event. … Continue reading »
My sister Bridget got married this past Saturday in a beautiful Catholic ceremony and a reception at the glamorous Calhoun Beach Club. I was my sister’s matron of honor, Tom was the best man to our now-brother-in-law Mike, and Ada got to be just cute. Surprisingly, she survived until about 9:30 at night and crashed … Continue reading »
On Monday, Ada turned 1! We held a big shindig the day before her birthday, and I promise to post all the details of her birthday bash soon (waiting on some photos). In the mean time, I thought I’d write about what we did on the actual day of her birthday and what we gave … Continue reading »
Lot’s of radio silence around here lately. With a trip to Mexico for a friend’s wedding, contract work deadlines looming, not to mention some big events coming up (Ada’s 1st birthday, sister’s wedding, visit from in-laws), things are pretty hectic around here. It’s hard to believe Ada is less than two weeks away from turning … Continue reading »
Although I love thrift shopping for furniture and housewares (it’s actually a sickness), I’ve never been one to thrift for clothing. Except for that one phase in high school where I sought the most ironic t-shirts possible, I’ve never had the patience to sift through a bunch of clothes, many of which haven’t been washed. … Continue reading »
Ada and I are back for another Munchkin Meals, hosted by Brittany at A Healthy Slice of Life! If it’s your first time checking out what Miss Ada eats, I’ll let you know that we’ve taken a baby led weaning approach with her and that we are a vegetarian family. This month, Ada is 10 … Continue reading »
Yeesh — Ada turns 10 months in a couple of days (!) so it was high time I wrote about her day at 9 months. Lots has changed since I last wrote about her day. Ada is now crawling at high speeds and pulling up on her knees anywhere. Her curiosity has grown exponentially, as … Continue reading »
*Okay, not really Washington…rather, St. Paul, MN. Yesterday was a proud day in Mama-dom for me: I took Ada on her first visit to the State Capitol! As a parent, I was asked to testify in a State Senate committee hearing on three bills that the Minnesota coalition Healthy Legacy has been working on passing … Continue reading »
Yeesh. We had quite a time around here last week. Ada came down with a nasty cold and low-grade fever, which meant sleepless nights and days spent in jammies (for both Ada and me). By the time Saturday rolled around, Ada was on the mend and I was feeling a bit woozy. Thank goodness Tom … Continue reading »
This spring, Tom and I are headed to Mexico for a friend’s wedding, and Ada and Scout will be staying with my parents. Scout has stayed many times over at my parents’ house, and it’s like a vacation for him (big backyard to run around in and a big house to patrol and protect). However, … Continue reading »
