Happy Memorial Day

I'm not sure if this is a defense move, but I like to call it Mason's Karate Kid pose. I notice he does it when Nathan comes in the room. He has spent this weekend with his father and... Read "Happy Memorial Day" »

Brothers and Babies in the Car

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

When Nathan was a newborn and would cry, his older brother would always burst into song. Usually it was the "ABC" song and he would do his sing-songy best to bring his brother's mood right back up. I remember very... Read "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" »

Breastfeeding. Or not.

We took a special trip to the pediatrician on Saturday. Because with a newborn, can you ever really go to the doctor enough? This time was for thrush but I got a little extra when the baby didn't weigh what... Read "Breastfeeding. Or not." »

Sleep, naps and new babies

My aunt asked how it was going, having this new baby and all. I told her that the incessant fighting over who gets to hold Baby Mason was endearing, yet on my last nerve. I think I forgot to... Read "Sleep, naps and new babies" »

Hook's Baby

Our conversation over the pictures of Kristen's new baby, Mason Gray: Lucy- Who is that? Me- It's Baby Mason, Cook's (Kristen's aunt name) baby and your new cousin! Lucy- That's Hook's baby?! Oh, that's wonderful! Can we go to... Read "Hook's Baby" »

The Mother Compassion

It's been a week of babies around here. Two separate friends welcomed tiny people into their families and lives. Jorge and I went to deliver a meal and chat with the new parents. The mom looked so tired and... Read "The Mother Compassion" »

The Baby and The Baby

This is The Baby. Not to be confused with Nathan, whom we refer to as "The Baby." We bought this doll for Ethan the Christmas before his brother was born. His father was slightly against it, but I thought it... Read "The Baby and The Baby" »

Preparing for Baby: Books and Blessings

Books: part one Things have been rumbling in our house lately. New jobs, a new school year, a new baby coming. All the new gives way to lots of joy but also requires navigating roles, identifying feelings and finding... Read "Preparing for Baby: Books and Blessings" »

Sisters Rising

I was sitting at my sister's kitchen table eating blueberries when Fatou walked in. She is Jen's dear friend but might as well be mine, sisterhood is wide that way. Fatou, in all of her six foot African beauty hugged... Read "Sisters Rising" »