A Special Announcement from Lara and Harper…

Harper is growing up so fast, it’s amazing to see her learn new things and figure out puzzles she had no interest in before. She is so talkative and curious, and I love the little adventures we have together. It’s amazing to think she’s already over eighteen months old! I’m really looking forward to all […]

Organizational Problems!

The trouble with adding a new member to the family, along with the adjustment period with a new baby and a toddler, is mainly: where  am I going to put all of this baby crap? I recently washed most of the baby’s new clothing and folded it (or, I should say the babysitter did it […]

How to end Co-sleeping. Advice Needed!!!

I have decided that my son needs to sleep in his own bed, all night.  Not because I don’t love sleeping with him, because I do.  I love snuggling all night and waking up next to him saying a random word every morning like “uh oh” or the standard screaming of “mama, Daaadeeee!”  I need […]

The Sadness and Joy of Weaning

While pregnant with my son Fletcher, I had a dream.  In this dream I was in my glider rocking my newborn baby boy.  He was in my arms, beautiful, wrinkly, sweet, and perfect in every way.  And, I was nursing him.  It was the most wonderful dream…. we seemed so happy and breastfeeding was natural […]