What a trying week. I don't know if someone spiked the kids food or what, but this has just been one of those weeks that make you long for the days before you had kids. Everyone is healthy- its just their behavior that leave something to be desired. Irene is a pretty good kid overall. She is … [Read more...] about Sometimes being a mom is hard
Long time… no write
I could spin a number of excuses, but really, I just don't have any good ones. I have not been especially busy- but somehow I have just not found the time to write. And now, with a totally crazy week, here I am at the keyboard. Go figure. First for the update: Sam has his first cold. Poor … [Read more...] about Long time… no write
Big changes – and I am not talking about Sam
This week is all about some big things that happened for Irene and me. We pick up where my last post left off- extolling the virtues of my wonderful parents who have taken Irene to Lake Tahoe for an extended visit! Irene loves being with my mom and dad- and Peter and I were really enjoying it as … [Read more...] about Big changes – and I am not talking about Sam
A weekend without Irene
Its spring break time here in the Oakland public school system and my parents have taken Irene to Lake Tahoe for the week. Yes, you read that right, we are Irene free from April 15-23. The freedom is a bit paralyzing. So many things we could do, we just don't know where to start! Aside from a … [Read more...] about A weekend without Irene
A fun week
What a week. After 7 months of giving Irene just some of my attention, I decided it was time to make her the focus and take her away for a night. This of course meant leaving Sam for the first time and having to pump again- if just for one day. It all seemed worth it just to see the smile on … [Read more...] about A fun week
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