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At Scribble’s six month appointment, he was sitting pretty at the 50th percentile in height and weight. I had become smug about nursing; we were on an easy schedule and my supply was as good as ever. I had given away all the unopened formula samples and was confident I’d make it to my goal [...]

Wow, what a month! Month eight was a bigger challenge than the previous one, but it was also a real joy and a blessing for us! A departure from our usual monthly photos; here are some from our recent shoot with Clemons-Stroup Photography

I’m back with some new lunch posts! I am happy to report that we have dramatically changed our lunch habits. We’re eating greens at nearly every lunch, and we’ve cut out processed snacks like chips and cookies (on the other hand, we’re still plowing through the Easter candy at an alarming rate.  But chocolate is [...]

When considering what approach to take to solids, my goal was to give Scribble the best possible chance to become a happy, versatile eater. I know a lot of parents put their children on very healthful diets: no gluten, no refined sugars, no processed foods, etc.  And although we do try to avoid these foods, [...]

We are on the cusp of spring, which means rhubarb is plentiful! Rhubarb is one of my favorites. I have such fond memories of strawberry-rhubarb pie, and spreading rhubarb jam on toast. I wanted to devise a recipe that showcased this vegetable without drowning it in sugar. Here’s what I came up with! It is an [...]

It is 4 AM. Scribble is over seven months old and has successfully slept through the night many times. But not tonight! Tonight he’s up– for the second time since his 7:30 bedtime. I let him cry for a bit, then nudge my husband awake. “Should I go to him?” I ask. He considers for [...]

These are my budget gear favorites for babies newborn – 6 months!