Finn is now five months old. He's a happy and often mellow little baby boy. He doesn't sleep a lot but uses energy to roll from his back to his front and vice versa. Finn has celebrated his first Thanksgiving at Grandma Ann's house. His favorite toys are his fingers, his Sophie teether, and his…
In month four, Finn slept through the night for the first time (and last time thus far).... He rolled from his belly to his back.... He had his first belly laugh... Saw his first soccer game in the rain... Celebrated his first Halloween as Superman... Had his first cold (not so fun).... And lit up…
Me too. I don't identify sexual harassment and assault as only being experienced by women. I don't identify the assailant with always being a man. But what I do know, is it's prevalent and we live in a culture of "shame", secrecy, and disbelief. The "Me too" campaign has made me revisit some old haunts…
Dear Little One, Week 35! It's happening! During the past week, a lot happened! I started making your nursery into more of a real room. Clothes are unpacked into dressers, elephant stickers are on the wall, pictures are hanging, and much more. I still love to peek inside your room, just waiting until the day…
Dear Little One, yet to be officially named, We continue to work on your name! We have many ideas and it's just out of excitement and the unknown of knowing your soon to be born personality! But, I promise you it'll be a name that comes with a lot of love and fun anticipation. We…
Dearest Little One, Well. With each passing week, you are getting bigger and bigger. And your protective carriage also gets bigger and bigger. But with each growing inch on me, I know it means you are getting healthier and stronger. I want you to come into the world as healthy as can be. I read…
Dear little one, We have still yet to name you. Your father's list is at 40 names, I've dwindled down to 10. As you will one day find out, we take these types of decisions very seriously. It takes a lot of conversation, a lot of lists, and a lot of thinking. Your room is…
I'm so lucky to have people in my life who worry about me, just as much as I worry about them. It's a blessing and a curse of course - for the worrier and the person who is worried the other is worrying too much. My sister Trish is one of those such people. We've…
Today I'm grateful for the time someone takes to say, "Bless you" or "Gesundheit" when someone sneezes. I'm aware this isn't always the practice and I understand. I try not to take it personally. My oldest sister always makes a point- whether in a theater, a classroom, a store, in a quiet room, or in…
We were born the same, you and I. Born to loving parents. Born and brought into a world of hope and possibility. We were both raised in good families. Taught by people who inspire others. We took the same classes, read the same books, knew the same people. We laugh at the same things. You bring me…
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