In case Joe ever follows in his daddy’s footsteps, here’s a photo of him, his dad, and another top guy in the field. Chris, Mark, and Joe We had Mark over for dinner this past week. He’s here from the States, attending the conference that Chris is running at the university. Mark is a father… Read More More Visitors
My baby boy is 5 weeks old… I meant to do a “4 Week” post but was so busy that it never materialized. Sorry, Joe! What with my mother-in-law arriving, Chris’ conference organization, hosting the reception, having people over for dinner, and just generally keeping up with a newborn, I found that at the end… Read More 5 Weeks
I don’t think I have enough going on in my life. This week? We had a 2nd follow-up appointment for Joe’s circumcision, a visit from the midwife, I’ve got a schedule to put together, we’re having a “casual” cocktail hour for 15 of my husband’s colleagues and some of their wives who are here for… Read More Good Grief.
Joe is 2 weeks old today… It’s amazing how much has changed in that short period of time. Joe is more alert, has better control of his muscles, and we’re figuring this breastfeeding thing out. In the past 2 weeks, he’s been around town, gone to the beach, to the library a few times, and… Read More Two Weeks
Well, Mom is on her way back to the States. For several days, as evening would turn to night, I’d get really sad because it meant I was 1 day closer to Mom leaving. I chalked it up to pregnancy hormones and just let myself be sad for a bit. I’m doing better now. And… Read More More Photos
Here’s what our life looks like these days… About 8 hours old 2nd ever international phone call with his Uncle Michael… and he slept right through it! Bundled up against the cold Auckland weather Getting in some early practice time with the PS3 My little milk-drunk baby! Ready for his first ever shopping excursion My… Read More Picture Heavy Post + Video
I subscribe to several coupon emails here in Auckland. The quality of deals varies from day to day. This one recently came through my inbox, and I couldn’t stop laughing: It certainly gives new meaning to the phrase “piggy back ride”!
I’m so glad that it’s cooling off around here… it means I can wear scarves on a fairly regular basis 🙂 Really need to get a bedskirt/dust ruffle for our bed… or learn how to make one that will fit our ridiculously high bed frame. Side View – took this one the next morning, hence… Read More 36 1/2 Weeks
Today, I’m thankful for Andrea, Brooke, Catherine, Emma, Erin, Danae, Jane, Rebecca, and Shannon. All of the above were at my baby shower on Saturday. It was so much fun! During one of the many moments of laughter and chit-chat, I looked out and felt a lot of gratitude. One of my worries regarding moving… Read More Thankful
Alright, alright… I’m doing something that I swore I wouldn’t do: I’m posting a photo of me, pregnant, on my blog. Ack! I’m making a face as I type this. I’ve never been a fan of “belly pics” for two reasons: (1) I hate the phrase “belly pic”, and (2) I don’t like having my… Read More A Real, Honest-to-Goodness Pregnancy Picture
