The Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease That Stole Christmas
So, Lilian has Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (no relation to Hoof and Mouth Disease). In a healthy adult, it manifests itself with cold-like symptoms. In a 16-month-old? Uncomfortable sores.…
Quatro do Cinco
My sister Allison's brother-in-law (S) was visiting from San Francisco this past week, and we pulled out all the stops to make sure he had a great visit and a…
Kristian’s First Father’s Day
You know you've stuck out your commitment to father's day when your baby spends the night before waking you up every two hours and you still let your husband sleep…
Grandpa’s Light
This was a bittersweet holiday for me. It was our first Christmas with Lilian. But it was also our first Christmas without my Grandfather. Grandpa loved Christmas, and he and…
A Cozy Christmas
There's something about having a baby that makes Christmas seem extra important. I think it might have a little something to do with the fact that everyone and their mother…
Happy Thanksgiving!
I'm thankful for my jolly little jumper.
Happy Halloween!
She's too young for trick or treating, but Lilian is going to help us hand out candy dressed as a lobster. I bought Lilian's costume six years ago as a…
Happy Hump Day!
I'm not normally a fan of the tendency to count the days down until the weekend. Although, I must admit, I'm pretty good at the countdown myself. I guess I…