We’re heading to Iowa in July, so Adie and I are reading “A Thousand Acres”, by Jane Smiley. This works out well, since I’m interviewing her in September.
Archive for the ‘Bucket Of Sunshine’ Category
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Monday, June 21st, 2010Working for the weekend
Saturday, June 19th, 2010Adie’s losing hair on top*, making her look even more like a little old man.
I think most babies look like Phil Collins.
*This is normal–some babies lose their hair and it grows in again later.
Baby witness protection program
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010She looks wicked local.
Re-made clothes
Friday, June 11th, 2010
Al and I sewed on fabric patches over cloying (my daddy gives me the bestest hugs) or incorrect (baby boy!) slogans on clothes for Adie.
To do the same, find fabric (we used a lot of quilting cotton) and this stuff called “steam-a-seam”, which works as an ironable interfacing between the patch and the jersey of the clothes. Without the steam-a-seam, the jersey stretches beneath the woven fabric, and it’s a bit of a hot mess.
Grandma Green – FTW
Friday, June 11th, 2010
My mom is visiting for a week. I’m so glad she’s here, because she’s fantastic with babies, especially ones who have the same dimple as her.
Plus we get to talk libraries and knitting all day long.
Farmer 80
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
As my cousin said in the note that accompanied this onesie, "there’s
dirt in her blood". She may have been born in hoity-toity, big-city
Cambridge, but her legacy includes Wapsi bottom top soil and an
International Harvester combine (sorry, Deere).
Holy crap
Friday, June 4th, 2010I’d heard of “blow outs”, situations where the diaper doesn’t fully cover what’s unleashed on it, but I hadn’t experienced it until this morning. Twice.
Turns out, 80’s newborn-size diapers aren’t quite covering her. Considering she’s grown an inch and a half, it’s not surprising.
I love how fast things are changing. So much of being her mom involved such simple, repetitive tasks, it’s refreshing to know she’s going to keep getting more awesome.
Two week checkup, FTW
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010Today was 80’s two week check-up. She’s 60th percentile for weight, and 93rd for height. I may be the shortest member of my family, but we have some tall genes.
Yo ho ho
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010Milk drunk, and a pirate to boot. Next she’s going to torrent some music and ebooks.
Boston-made, Iowa parts
Thursday, May 27th, 2010I am not usually one for branded gear, but I was ecstatic to recieve this package from my Hawkeye-loving aunt and uncle. They chose size well, sending 3-6 month gear, perfect for foot ball season. I can’t wait to snuggle on the couch with my family to watch football.
