Mr. Bottlesoup took Monster to his grandma's so I could "relax". A clean kitchen, vacuumed floors, and dinner plans safely say I've forgotten how to do that. However, I've finally acquired time management skills. A quality that one of my college professors would constantly berate me over. "Mrs. Bottlesoup, if you'd only stop procrastinating, your work would be worthy of a … [Read more...] about How Having a Baby Has Changed My Life
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Hands-Free Bottle Feeding
I figured out a way to have my cake and eat it, too. … [Read more...] about Hands-Free Bottle Feeding
Avoiding “The Face”
It happens when you least expect it. After the giggles, the coos, and the I-love-yous. Tip-toing at the heels of a fuss-free night, and yelling "surprise" at the sound of a iPhone camera click. Captured in time. Caught in the act. It's "the face". And every parent shudders at its appearance. Child-free individuals see "the face" and think, "What a cute baby!" And those … [Read more...] about Avoiding “The Face”
5 Things I Want to Do Everyday but Never Get Around to Doing
1. Taking a morning stroll with my baby. Every day, I wake up with the grand idea that today will be the day I take a crisp, morning walk while pushing my sleeping baby in a stroller. The problem? I have no idea where my sneakers are, and the DKNY sneaker-flats, while cute, are totally not appropriate for walking. 2. Charge my iPhone. If you've tried to get in touch with my … [Read more...] about 5 Things I Want to Do Everyday but Never Get Around to Doing
Another Relatively Babyless Day
Yes, you read that correctly. I am spending yet another day using and abusing the service of grandparents. I think I've eaten more in the past three days than I have since I came home from the hospital. And you know what? I don't hate it. Tonight, I get to do exciting things, like take the subway! I never thought I would enjoy taking the gross, metal tube beneath Manhattan. … [Read more...] about Another Relatively Babyless Day