Author: calm mama

some nice things

I’ve decided to let go of the word “shill.” Sometimes I like things and I need to talk about them. If I ever rave about something I get for free, I’ll let you know. Jasmine Lime Cooler: You could make…

back on track

For those of you following my minute-by-minute reports on Jonah’s sleep patterns, that one day was more of an aberration. He’s back on track (who is driving this train?) with his usual sleep and general nap times, though none of…

sleep interrupted

Yesterday’s noble optimism has been clouded by today’s lack of sleep. He just didn’t sleep today. From 5 a.m. on. Okay, he took mini naps, nap-ettes at 3 and 5. And wouldn’t go to sleep until after 8, and after…

the planet he will inherit

Reading this article by Michael Pollan tonight reminded me of college. I took a class called “Controlling Processes” with Professor Laura Nader (sister of Ralph, and much more interesting). Every week, as we discussed all the different ways one can…

sleeeeeep and crying

The saga continues… He was on an every three hours schedule last night. I think. Have I mentioned before that nearly every mom in my moms group is doing “cry it out”? They’re all emailing the yahoo group about it.…

a fine day for a little shopping

A pretty day, a warm day. We were going to go to yoga first, but this morning was just one of those mornings. Between nursing and napping and a nice long shower and diapers and restocking the diaper bag and…