Category: Baby Boy

Our baby in review: His Ninth Month

Baby Boy is nine months old. He’s officially been on the outside longer than he was on the inside. He is less than three months away from being a one-year-old.  Vital stats: At his six-month appointment, he was 19 lbs. We just got back… Continue Reading “Our baby in review: His Ninth Month”

When you’re too sick to blog more than random, disjointed sentences …

The sore throat never lies.I’m sick. Baby Boy is sick.Or just teething.I am too tired and sick to know the difference.Luckily he is better today than he was yesterday. Darling Husband is working a double again today.He works another tomorrow.I wish he was here… Continue Reading “When you’re too sick to blog more than random, disjointed sentences …”

Poor baby

Something is up with my poor baby. He’s been MISERABLE all day. I have no idea if he has a cold, or is teething, or is having a reaction to a new food (baby-friendly yogurt), or a combination of some of those. No idea!… Continue Reading “Poor baby”

How to enjoy a meal out in a restaurant … with your baby

We all dislike “those” children. The ones who scream in restaurants and jump on the bench seats and throw things and cry … while we, the other patrons, are trying to enjoy our meal. I feel very strongly that I don’t want any of… Continue Reading “How to enjoy a meal out in a restaurant … with your baby”

The heart of the matter

When I was pregnant and found out I was having a boy, mothers of boys told me, “You’ll love it. Boys are great.” And me? Well, I’d wanted a girl. I was terrified of having a boy. I just nodded and smiled and hoped… Continue Reading “The heart of the matter”