We’ve been trying to diversify Lucy’s palate these days — by feeding her broccoli, cottage cheese, peas, even Monterey Jack cheese. (Who was this Monterey Jack, anyway? Was he some kind of hippie, Bay Area cheesemaker?) We’re making a valiant effort, but I don’t think it’s working as well as we had hoped. Continue reading “Savories”
Heredity
I was up half the night worrying over one of my favorite topics: that Lucy will inherit the insomnia that has plagued both my mother and me. Lucy slept peacefully all night. Isn’t that ironic? Continue reading “Heredity”
First lady
Jon and I just finished watching the final episode of _The West Wing_. We’ve been watching this TV show (on DVD) about life at the White House for over a year (cramming seven years’ broadcasts into one), so we’ve been thinking about it a lot. This prompted Jon to ask me the other day, “What would you do if you were First Lady?” Interesting question. Continue reading “First lady”
The heartbreak of diaper rash
Poor Lucy’s butt has succumbed to the heartbreak of diaper rash. Maybe it’s surprising that we haven’t had an issue with it until now, since she seems to have inherited my sensitive skin. What’s even more surprising is how tenaciously her case is hanging on. Continue reading “The heartbreak of diaper rash”
Conflicted feelings
Tomorrow is a big day for us: it’s the first night Lucy will be put down for bed by a babysitter — admittedly, a _fabulous_ babysitter, but still: a babysitter. I have total confidence that Allie and Lucy will both do really well. I’m much more worried about myself. Continue reading “Conflicted feelings”
The Lucy Files: February 26
It’s been so long since we’ve written “an edition”:/news/2007/the-lucy-files-january-30/ of The Lucy Files that some of my notes are in danger of being out of date. She is growing and changing so quickly! Continue reading “The Lucy Files: February 26”
First tooth
Lucy’s first tooth arrived this week, right on Valentine’s Day. We feel that must be significant in some way. Perhaps it is a love note from the Tooth Fairy? Continue reading “First tooth”
O Lord, our hope!
We have a special candle that we light when we want to say something to God, but we don’t know what words to use to pray hard enough. *Last updated Feb 16, 8:15 PM* Continue reading “O Lord, our hope!”
The marker
Let me tell you the story of a humble, black laundry marker and the many journeys we’ve been on together. Continue reading “The marker”
The anti-napper
Well, the good news is that Lucy has gotten pretty skilled at pulling herself to a “standing position”:/news/2007/crib-corn/. The bad news is that standing up is so compelling that she won’t take a nap. Continue reading “The anti-napper”