Overcommitment

I am the queen of overcommiting.  I have a hard time saying no.  I don’t like to disappoint, I want Sophia to have opportunities and fun and I like to be social = bad combination.  I’d like to say, “I can’t help it, I have a lot of family and friends!”  But, (a) that’s a cop-out, (b) it’s heavy on the ego [...]

I am thankful for…

While it’s true that Thanksgiving is about overindulging in food, it’s also about, well, being thankful.  So, here’s a list of a few things I’m thankful for, in no particular order. 

Hearing a sweet little voice say, “I wuv you mommy” everyday.

The privilege of being a mother, a sister, a daughter, a best friend.

Inside jokes with my sister.

The [...]

Two years ago today

The inevitable reminiscent post.  I can’t help it. 
Two years ago today I first held in my arms a tiny little baby — just over 6 lbs., a head full of dark hair, soft mocha-colored skin, tiny, pristine fingers and sleepy eyes.  She was a quiet, calm little thing and holding her warmed me all over, calming [...]

Sometimes it’s fine, and even good, to have mama only time

I’m not known for spending too much time without Sophia by my side.  For one thing, she’s at daycare 9.5 hours a day.  That’s plenty of time away.  But, the primary reason is that she’s super fun to hang out with.  That said, I do realize that mama-only time is a good thing, too.  Today, my sister came up [...]

Caught mid-cheese

To say that weekends just aren’t long enough is so cliche, but seriously, weekends just aren’t long enough.  And this whole “getting dark so freakin’ early” thing really isn’t working for me.  Blech.  I have a mile-long to-do list this week in addition to prepping for Little (Big) Miss Sophia’s second birthday party!  Thankfully, the princess [...]

New old friends

Do you ever do something and then wonder why you didn’t do it sooner?  Take a lesson from Sophia and me: do it!  Got a neighbor you’ve been meaning to walk down and talk to?  Do it!  We did and it was great!  A quick walk down to Megan’s led to an impromtou chat session/play [...]

I Wanna Drive the Zamboni

Here’s a little randomness for ya!  Sophia and I just spent a fun evening with our neighborhood friends.  A simple night-in — takeout, wine, Wii, and Kenny Rogers.  Laughing and talking, listening to music.  It culminated with a search for the Zamboni Song (Martin Zellar — on a mixed cassette tape)!  Fantastically funny!  Indrani had never heard [...]

Peace begins with a smile

I just uploaded several hundred pictures to Flickr and my memory card still isn’t empty.  I have many cute video clips that remain on the Flip.  I know I still owe several of you pics and video that include your kiddos!  So much cuteness, so little time.  Presumably I’ll catch up someday.  Until then:

“Peace begins with [...]

My extraordinary child

I adore my child.  Simple as that.  Here’s what the lil’ mama has been up to lately.  Sophia is approaching 21 months old…two is just around the corner!  She’s all legs and hair.  (Seriously, she’s lookin’ extra tall these days and her hair has grown a ton!)  She’s a smiley, happy kid for the most [...]

Everything from hair care to racism and then some (Heritage Camp, Day 1)

What a day we’ve had.  It’s impossible to summarize it, but I’m going to try for posterity.   Sophia is snoozing and I probably would be, too, if my head wasn’t spinning and if I’d accepted the glass of wine offered to me earlier.  I’m still soaking in all that I’m hearing and seeing from my [...]