1. It’s quiet. Except for the wind through the trees, and the wind chimes. The ones that Scott usually relegates to the basement in winter because the noise irritates him. But not this winter. The bedroom window frame rattles slightly…
guest post: scratch, scratch… SCRATCH
By NoMasNinos Do you hear that? That scratching noise that sounds like someone is about to peel her skin off. You don’t? I still do. Three weeks before my son was due I developed what the professionals like to call…
gratitudes & recipes of the week: green chile chicken enchiladas and potato latkes
I am so grateful to everyone who commented and sent emails and called this week offering love, support, and encouragement, in response to my previous post — as we three struggle with our nursing, calming, napping, etc. Thank you! On…
guest post: the slipped halo of motherhood
In the months leading up to the birth of the first of my four children, I spent many a happy hour daydreaming about the first few days and weeks of motherhood. I saw myself, reclining in a saintly fashion, surrounded…
bloggy love
My first blog award ever! Jenny at Mommin’ it up said the nicest things about me and my little blog and gave me this award: It’s the prestigious Egel Nest Blog Award of Eggsellence! Originated by Mr. Bradley Egel to…
good news
We went to the pediatrician today and Jonah got weighed. He’s 7 lbs!!! Which means he’s back up to and past his birth weight: From 6-12 to 6-4 after one week, to 7. Hooray for the baby, and the boobs…