Category Archives: Life with a baby

I cry more than the babies in “Babies”

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

I just watched Babies. Finally! And I cried a lot. Did anyone else have that reaction? Must be because I had severe anxiety from the moment Stella was born. Seeing sweet, simple moments from the four babies’ early months made … Continue reading →

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Today’s menu: Waffling

Posted on November 30, 2009 by

Am I the only mom who waffles more than IHOP? I have a feeling the answer is no, but I had to ask. Because there are days when Stella and I are in a groove, the house is cluttered but … Continue reading →

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Boots for standing up in

Posted on November 18, 2009 by

Babies and toddlers are social magnets. Compliments zing through the air to make their way to you. Strangers swoon in your direction. Silly commentary slides along the sidewalk and lands at your feet. It warms my heart to see people … Continue reading →

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The unnameable, rambling post about mommy blogging, growing up, and all that is sacred about parenting, with a special shout-out to Oprah, Heather Armstrong, and Stephanie Nielson. The end.

Posted on October 17, 2009 by

In our pre-Stella existence, with all our disposable income and endless free time, most of which was spent dining out, Cody and I faithfully attended Bumbershoot. My favorite performance by far was Public Enemy, though we saw a lot of … Continue reading →

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3 reasons to smile

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

Stella’s Auntie Corinne (my youngest sister) and Uncle Colin (the duo also known as “C squared”) flew in from Boston for a few days, but now they are gone, and Stella and I are suffering from withdrawal. Just before C … Continue reading →

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What would my mom and Kevin Garnett do?

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

I remember one day, having been home from college for a brief stint, my mother, who is a pretty wonderful kick-ass character, sensed that I was not doing so well. She drove me back to school, and as I reluctantly … Continue reading →

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Three is a magic number

Posted on September 9, 2009 by

Today is our 3rd anniversary. Cody and I have been married for three years, but together for seven and a half. Though, the last year alone feels more like a decade in some ways. Cody gave me the most thoughtful … Continue reading →

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Cow’s milk and other assorted beverages

Posted on August 24, 2009 by

I have somehow neglected to mention that Stella is now enjoying dairy. Holy cow! Yep, it appears that Stella has outgrown her cow’s milk protein intolerance. Or, who knows, maybe she never had it and something else in my milk … Continue reading →

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Stella Enters Single Digits

Posted on August 19, 2009 by

Stella turned one on Monday. I should probably say something really profound and eloquent and heartfelt but all I keep thinking to myself is “HOLY SHITBALLS!” Over and over and over. Okay, I’ll say that after 12 mind-blowing months, it … Continue reading →

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Let the games begin!

Posted on August 8, 2009 by

Stella’s father (Cody) and I met playing basketball. He was one of two men on our team, and ours was the only team in the league with women. Yep, it was a men’s league and we bitches crashed the party. … Continue reading →

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