I’m pretty much willing to do anything to build up my kid’s library. Without overstating it, I think reading is magic. It has been a constant in my life, from my leisure activity to a huge component of what I do for a living. I read for fun, I read for work, and I readContinue reading “Baby Bingo”
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On taking a 4.5 month old to NOLA…
This weekend we took our baby to NOLA to celebrate a close friend’s wedding. We were both great friends with Ryan in college, and there was no doubt that we would be at his special day. Even if that meant driving over six hours with a 4.5 month old. To be fair, the baby isContinue reading “On taking a 4.5 month old to NOLA…”
Mothers’ Day
My first Mothers’ Day as a mom was awesome. I got to sleep mostly through the night and then play with my laughing baby while lounging in bed. I ate homemade pancakes with sorghum-strawberry syrup outside, went to mass with a very large chunk of my family, ate a BBQ lunch outside with my husband,Continue reading “Mothers’ Day”
On nightless days…
There was no night last night. At least not for our sweet, lovable kid. [Adjectives employed to remind myself that despite the thoughts that run through my head at 3AM, he is always sweet and lovable.] To be fair, we did it to him. We stayed “late” [8:30] at Garrett’s graduation party because we wereContinue reading “On nightless days…”
Practical magic
When I rock my crying baby and he slowly calms and falls asleep on my shoulder, it is magic.
House rules
1. Don’t wake up the baby. 2. Replace toilet paper. 3. Offer to refill coffee mug. 4 DO NOT WAKE UP THE BABY.
Who needs sleep?
Me. I need sleep. If my kiddo gives me more than 2 hours straight tonight, I will be one happy lady. If he gives me more than 3, he will be my hero. More than 4 and I’d seriously considering buying him a pony.
Caroline Mitchell Carrico 