I think I’m just about ready to get into fall rituals these days. I’ve started really anticipating the baking, the sweaters, the tights, the apple picking — and still more baking. But there is one thing I’m definitely going to miss from this glorious summer: our afternoon trips to the pool. Continue reading “Twenty-one minutes”
Rosie’s sleep adventures
We’ve been mystified by Rosie’s ever-changing sleep patterns for a few months now, but things are starting to take shape: no nap. Continue reading “Rosie’s sleep adventures”
Summer morning
The sleep log
Some of you may remember our obsession with Lucy’s sleeping and pooping habits as a baby, recorded faithfully in the “Lucy log”:/news/2006/lucy-log/. While it’s been a long time since I tracked eliminations, I must confess to indulging my compulsive nature by continuing to keep tabs on our toddlers’ sleep habits. Continue reading “The sleep log”
Let’s go fly a kite

Lucy on June 6, 2010.
What shall we do today?

Rosie on April 15, 2010.
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend
We were surprised to learn that Lucy needed glasses, but definitely not surprised to see how cute she looks in them. Continue reading “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”
Strands

Lucy on April 18, 2010.
Femininity is complex
This year, Lucy has been exploring her femininity in new ways. And much to my delight, it is more complex than one might think. Continue reading “Femininity is complex”
Doula mama
I’m super-excited to have attended my first birth — other than the birth of my own children, that is. Continue reading “Doula mama”
