Ian wakes around 7am (this is a new, very exciting development, as it used to be 5:50am for like, his entire life). He plays and talks and sings for a bit, then calls out, “Mommy daddy come get me!” Usually dad goes in, changes his diaper, and brings Ian into our bed, where he will […]Read Post ›
There are so many things I love about this video. First and most important, we captured Ian’s very first meal. Then there’s my oxytocin high after 2 days of labor. And Evan’s complete deliriousness after 2 days of labor (notice he’s still able to crack wise). I’m finally starting to piece together the birth video […]Read Post ›
I forgot to post the source of Photo A Day. If you’re curious (or want to join in). I finished cooking for a new client today. Delivered food to Malibu. Like, way out Malibu. Got a text before I got back home that they loved the Chicken Tortilla Soup. We’ll see if it becomes […]Read Post ›
I made these scones for Jamaica’s baby shower, which we did not attend because mister has yet another cold. I thought the scones were pretty tasty, and I hope the party goers enjoyed them. I did have some dough issues, hence the few star scones, which I quickly downgraded to squares. Yeah, trying to […]Read Post ›
I’m laying on the couch, feeling like death. Mastitis got me yet again. Ian, however, is having the adventure of his life. Literally. His best Debbie took him to her son’s school for story time (she was reading spooky stories), and the whole class thought he was pretty neat. Here he is, being held by […]Read Post ›
Hello. I am writing to you from bed with a heating pad on my bosoms, as I have a plugged duct. Owie. Think Ian’s starting to wean a bit, but my boobs don’t know that. He’s all into the food (ate an entire banana and apple pureed in one sitting-with a side of chicken noodle […]Read Post ›
Mama Mandy 