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Wardrobe conundrums
This Sunday was a classic representation of my day to day struggle with dressing myself: First, I put on a comfortable long black dress. Hmmm. I look like a sausage. Added a scarf. It didn’t help. Oh well, I guess that’s just life for the next couple months. I wore the dress for about an hour,…
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Moments like this. . .
Several weeks ago Scotland and I had a “moment.” One of those times I wished I could stamp in my memory for ever with all its smiles, laughs, and emotions. It was a simple thing- we shared a smoothie. I squatted in the middle of the kitchen and he stood in front of me. I…
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Parenting 200
I have the feeling I just got enrolled in Parenting 200.
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Feeling sentimental
I’ve been feeling very sentimental lately. Scotland has started to wean himself during the day. He primarily only nurses in the early morning and for a bit before bed. He rarely nurses before or after naps. It has severely cut down on our cuddle time and it makes me so sad. He gets up from…
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As if I need another project. . .
My visiting teachers came over today. One of them recently illustrated a book. We were talking about that process when I brought up that I draw comics. Then of course they wanted to see them. So I pulled out the laptop and showed them a few. They were both so complimentary and supportive and encouraged…
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Sleep
I can’t really complain when it comes to sleep. It’s the first question most people ask or chide when they see my young baby- “Getting any sleep?!” I usually respond, “Actually, yeah, he’s a good sleeper!” But I’ve had my share of nights when his call comes three- four times. I still haven’t quite decided…
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Scotland is at such a fun age. He’s super smiley, loves to play, loves to jabber and still loves to cuddle.
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Postpartum hair loss- it's real!
P.S. The Svelte Sentiments comics have returned. After a brief “maternity leave” I’m back at it!