We did a “Lucy watch”:http://boydsnest.org/news/2006/lucy-watch/ back in May, when Lucy was just 5 weeks old. This past Tuesday she turned 28 weeks old, and things look a little different now. Continue reading “Lucy watch”
Lucy watch
Nap patience
I generally consider myself to be a pretty easy-going person. It usually takes quite a bit to get me really angry. But my inner rage erupts out of nowhere when Lucy’s nap gets interrupted. Continue reading “Nap patience”
The Lucy Files: November 5
Lucy has made two big developmental strides this week: (1) sitting up pretty consistently and (2) perfecting the ability to take off her hat and throw it on the floor. She seems to be increasingly fascinated by the force of gravity. These are among the half-dozen notes from this week’s “Lucy Files”:/news/category/baby/the-lucy-files/ …. Continue reading “The Lucy Files: November 5”
Careful with that scimitar there
We aren’t big Halloween people, but having a baby somehow gave us the inspiration to get a bit more creative this year. We don’t care if her parrot won’t keep quiet. Continue reading “Careful with that scimitar there”
Songs from the Boyds’ Nest
We were so glad when, upon her birth, Lucy let out a good holler — it showed us that she would definitely fit in with our joyously vocal household. Continue reading “Songs from the Boyds’ Nest”
The Lucy Files: October 29
Lucy turned six-months old this week and celebrated by having one of the smiliest and happiest days ever. She woke up grinning and pretty much only took breaks for sleeping. I didn’t mind it at all. :) Continue reading “The Lucy Files: October 29”
Getting Things Done, by David Allen
You wouldn’t expect that a mom with a six-month-old baby would gobble up tips from an efficiency consultant. But that is exactly what has happened. Continue reading “Getting Things Done, by David Allen”
The Lucy Files: October 23
I’ve been wanting to keep some more diary-like records of Lucy’s activities lately. I keep telling Jon I need to get a new journal, and then he says, “Why don’t you just write about it on the blog?” Yeah, why don’t I? Continue reading “The Lucy Files: October 23”
New old tops
I just read a great idea in the November 2006 issue of _Parents_ magazine for getting extra use out of baby girl dresses. Continue reading “New old tops”
Baby-craving
The other day, Lucy and I brought a meal to a family in our church with a new baby. I walked in holding a sausage-and-bean casserole but walked out thinking, “I want another baby!” How did that happen? Continue reading “Baby-craving”