Coffee? Because, today, I caught my 9 week old sipping a cup of espresso. And, no, it wasn't decaf. Surprisingly, he's quite mellow at the moment. But we all know how long that will last (see: not very long at all). Tomorrow, Clark has his 2 month check-up. Essentially, that means vaccines. I've read all these posts about the horrible aftermath of baby's first shots. … [Read more...] about How Young is Too Young For…
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Top 10 Baby Essentials: The Only List You’ll Ever Need
Everyone has their own tips & tricks for raising your bundle of joy. But those other people don't know what they're talking about. I'm here to tell you the truth. From swaddling blankets to sleeping through the night, you don't need to look any further for your newborn advice. 1. An extra pair of hands. Actually, you might need 2 extra pairs of hands. That's four … [Read more...] about Top 10 Baby Essentials: The Only List You’ll Ever Need
The Wonder [Why I Ever Had Children] Weeks
Most "experts" would define the Wonder Weeks as a time of great growth during which your child checks off important developmental milestones. I would call those people "liars". The Wonder Weeks (also known as the Wonder Why I Ever Had Children, If I'll Ever Sleep Again, and When The Last Time I Showered Was Weeks) are not for the weak. If you're thinking that, after 6 weeks … [Read more...] about The Wonder [Why I Ever Had Children] Weeks
Who’s The Boss?
Clearly, Clark's the boss today. And that's my update for now. Perhaps Clark will allow me to elaborate later. Or tomorrow. Or next week. Or whenever-he-effing-feels-like-it-thank-you-very-much. … [Read more...] about Who’s The Boss?
Carpe Diem, or Carpe-the-Moments-Until-the-Next-Diaper-Change
There are some days when time stands still. A 5AM diaper change transforms from a dirty, gag-worthy chore into moments you'll remember for the rest of your life. At two months old, I know Clark won't stay this size forever. These moments, no matter how precious or filthy, are only temporary. And these moments are distinctly different from all other moments in your life, because … [Read more...] about Carpe Diem, or Carpe-the-Moments-Until-the-Next-Diaper-Change