You learned how to climb the stairs today! You climbed all the way to the top all by yourself… although I was two steps behind the whole time. Tags: babies, climbing, developmental, stairs
Mama means Mama
Uncle Don stopped by for a little while tonight. You freaked out a little bit when he tried to play with you, now that your stranger anxiety and separation anxiety have taken hold. Daddy tried to console you, but you screamed, “Mamamaaaa!” while looking at me and reaching out your arms. Once I had you […]
Unpopular Baby Decisions: Tummy Sleeping
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This guide is the first in a series on unpopular decisions we parents make about our babies. Tummy sleeping is generally frowned upon by most pediatricians, other parents, and anyone who watches the news. We all know the latest SIDS research warns against letting your baby sleep in any position except on his back. I […]
Guilty Mommy Pleasures: The Wheel of Time
My husband Tom and I set aside time to read every night before going to bed. Sometimes it’s an hour, sometimes it’s only 15 minutes. But no matter how long it is, it’s always a good way to wind down after a long day. While magazines may be easier to read because they’re broken down […]
Happy 8 months!
TJ, I can’t believe you’re eight months old. You’re eating Stage 3 foods. You love your Gerber Puffs, which have helped you get really good at chewing with your four teeth. You can even feed them to yourself. You’ve tried canned pears, Cheerios, canned peaches, biter biscuits, zwieback toast, and a french fry. You’d been […]
Happy 7 months, buddy!
My little man is getting so big! You may still be small, but you think you’re much bigger. You’re crawling at a startling pace across the floor already, after just learning to do it not that long ago. Oddly enough, you seem to zero in on things like your baby wipes and diaper rash cream […]
MAMA!
Grandma Kitty came over to spend some time with you before she flies out to Michigan tomorrow. She was talking to you about your mama, and you said, clear as day, “MAMA!” I don’t think you said it with any meaning behind it, but you said it! MAMA. Made my day. Tags: babies, first words, mama, […]
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