The Eye of Sauron
I feel like such a cheater, making Lord of the Rings references when I haven’t even read the books. But I’ve totally watched the movies – the extended versions, even! – multiple times. So that sort of counts, right? (Even though I fast-forward through the Frodo scenes?) (Sorry, but he’s such a whiner he makes … Read more
WWTBWD? What would the Baby Whisperer do?
The Baby Whisperer has earned my eternal gratitude. It was her middle-of-the-road approach (i.e. not making the baby cry it out, but also not letting the baby sleep in my lap) that got Z into her bed, and it’s been mostly successful with Maverick. Mostly. The little stinker is DETERMINED to flip onto his stomach. … Read more
Sleeps Like a Baby
A very quick post. 1) How is it that when I stick Maverick in his crib and I lie down in my bed, every tiny little snort and gurgle keeps me awake? 2) And how is it that I just put him down for a nap to the lullaby of jackhammers in the street outside … Read more
Postpartum Barbie
My little Maverick is one month old. I can’t help but compare him to Z when she was an infant. And it isn’t fair to either of them. But briefly: THIS IS A WHOLE LOT EASIER. It’s harder in many ways. Juggling two little people instead of one. Trying to get Maverick to sleep when … Read more
Fortune Cookie, 3:40 a.m.
As many people in my online writing circles already know, I gave birth to Maverick (that’s his code name, not his real name) early Thursday morning. My water broke a little after midnight, and four hours later I had a new baby! (Like it’s that easy. And didn’t involve lots of shouting and disillusionment and … Read more
