Archives for November, 2007
Shopping Spree!
Saturday, November 24th, 2007
I finally bought maternity clothes. I went to A Pea in the Pod and found several cute things. I no longer feel like a dumpy, fat lady in ill-fitting clothes. I feel like a cute pregnant lady in a new dress.
Kids’ Brains are like Sponges!
Monday, November 19th, 2007
Some people think that parents can push their children too hard. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Kids come factory shipped in a thick and gooey vacuum pack ready to suck up all the knowledge you can shove into them. That’s why their eyes are so big in proportion to their heads.
I [...]
Answers to Common Questions.
Saturday, November 17th, 2007
Q: Were you planning on having a kid? Were you trying for a while?
A: When we were on vacation in September, I received a call from work informing me that I was promoted to Principal. Great news!
Mitch and I were back home and walking around town when Mitch said, “How about that promotion? What next, [...]
Too Creepy for the Nursery?
Saturday, November 17th, 2007
One of my favorite artists, Liz McGrath, just posted some new items for sale. I really love this limited edition print, and thought it would be cute for the nursery. Mitch thinks it is way too creepy for a baby’s room.
What do you think? Please leave your vote in the comments.
**UPDATE**
Mom gave this to me [...]
Words of Wisdom from new parents, Russell and Lisa
Friday, November 16th, 2007
Mood swings are hormonal
Look for friends and relatives who have older kids they have loads of good stuff you can have
Don’t buy new stuff, after 5 minutes it look like it is a year old and smells funny anyway
Buy a good washer dryer, stain removers etc you will need it
Don’t get new carpet sofa’s etc
They [...]
My First Baby Dream
Wednesday, November 14th, 2007
I had a dream last night that Peanut was born–a girl with dark brown, almost black curly hair and green eyes.
Peanut’s First Postcard
Monday, November 12th, 2007
We hope Peanut will want to travel the world too!
Peanut’s First Present
Sunday, November 11th, 2007
Shelly was visiting Peru when I emailed and told her about Peanut. While she was there, she picked up an adorable little sweater for Peanut. Of course, the first thing I did was put it on Kirby. Doesn’t he look great in green?