We had a weekend full of fun outdoor activities, and beautiful weather. Too bad that Gabriel nursed a cough (and I had to nurse Gabriel) all weekend as well. The expression on Gabriel's face here is pretty much the same one he had all afternoon at the picnic. I guess if I'm being completely honest, ... Read More about Picnics, sick babies and flowers
Humble Handmaid Blog Archives
Last week of maternity leave…and no regrets
This week was my last week of maternity leave. I took a full three months off work, and I can't explain how wonderful and blessed it's been. After the first six or seven weeks of getting comfortable with motherhood, the last six weeks have been an absolute joy. Getting to spend so much time ... Read More about Last week of maternity leave…and no regrets
Shoulda knocked on wood…
...because Gabe woke me up for some late night rendevous's (sp?) again all last night. Ah, the mysteries of babies. I should have knocked on wood (or at least my desk) before announcing that my little boy is Sleeping Through the Night. In the future, see if I announce that he's potty trained or ... Read More about Shoulda knocked on wood…
Sleeping through the night?!
Well, I guess I should announce that little Gabriel has slept for more than 7 1/2 hours for the past six nights! It has been quite an unexpected blessing! I had no idea when to expect him to start sleeping longer at night; all of my friends have had very different experiences. Last Monday night, we ... Read More about Sleeping through the night?!
Rainy day pictures
Salmon disaster
As a Catholic woman, you would think I would know by now how to cook fish dishes for Fridays during Lent. For that matter, as a Louisiana native, you'd think I would know by now how to cook fish. Nope! I saw a big, beautiful pink salmon filet at Kroger last week that I knew would be perfect ... Read More about Salmon disaster
PCE
I am a reading mom, always ready to dive into some more Parenting Continuing Education (PCE). I read tons of pregnancy and childcare books before having Gabriel, and am in the middle of three or four parenting books right now. Reading books has been great for preparing for and getting through my ... Read More about PCE
Modesty survey?
I'm actually giving a talk on modesty tomorrow for the teen girls' retreat for my parish. A friend of mine recommended this site to me just this evening... Wow. www.therebelution.com/modestysurvey Hundreds of guys from around the world took this extensive and ongoing survey from Alex and ... Read More about Modesty survey?
Pictures from a morning with Mom, and some Gabe updates
Gabriel is almost ready to start hanging out a little in his Bumbo seat! He is very strong, and holds up his head amazingly well. He has been rolling over for about three weeks now, and he has started to suck on his fist more than use a pacifier. He loves car rides, bedtime, snuggling on Daddy's ... Read More about Pictures from a morning with Mom, and some Gabe updates