A new twist on baby-rockin’
I read about this cradle over at Bryn Alexandra, and it looks very cool.
Made by Leander, the ultra-modern cradle supposedly has benefits for little ones:
The calm and smooth movements of the Leander Cradle make your child feel safe while stimulating the senses, just like being in the mother’s womb. The child can make the cradle swing slightly, either independently or with the help of a comforting hand.
If our baby is anything like me, this would probably give them motion-sickness. Um, pass.
My Husband Rocks
Dear Darling Husband,
This week we have been planning a movie date. To everyone else who is reading this, that probably sounds weird. People don’t usually “plan” movie dates with their spouses — they just look at the showtimes and decide to go.
But with your crazy work schedule, we do need to plan to go to the movies. And because you have been so excited about the new Transformers flick, that’s where we’re going on Monday or Tuesday night. I can’t remember the last time we went to the movies together, and I can’t wait!
Going to the movies with you always reminds me of you asking me on our very first date, back in Grade 11. Though we had been flirting with each other shamelessly for a couple of weeks, we had yet to actually go out.
You stopped me on the stairs by my geography classroom, and asked if I wanted to see a movie on Saturday (June 3, 2000). I said some super-enthusiastic form of “Yesssssss!” and we made the plans.
I can still picture that stairwell, with people pushing past us as we stood there — heads together — talking about what movie we would see. Then we floated to our respective classrooms, giddy and excited about what was happening between us.
I hope I never forget how happy I felt that day.
Love, your wife
xoxo
This letter is part of “My Husband Rocks Fridays”
Can you say ‘Matisse’?
Just floated back in from another excursion at my oh-so-favourite used bookshop.
I’ve already bought numerous books for le bebe, but I should specify that I am very choosey in my selections. The store is crammed with books, but I know exactly which ones I want.
I only buy books that meet one (or more) of the following standards:
- Classic books: I want our children to read the tried-and-trues, including modern classics.
- French books: They’re going into French Immersion as soon as they’re old enough, so I want to start reading to them in French from birth.
- Books with gorgeous illustrations: I love art, so naturally I want to introduce our kids to the world of art.
- Books with beautiful prose: I am a fan of the rhyme-y books, the poetry books, the books written in old-time-y language.
So imagine my surprise when I came across a book that had gorgeous illustrations and a double-dose of culture: Touch the Art: Feed Matisse’s Fish.
It’s an awesome board book by Julie Appel and Amy Guglielmo. Babes ‘n’ kiddos can touch illustrations of famous paintings, and interact with each one. Since my art history knowledge is a bit fuzzy, the book lists the name of each painting and the artist.
“See, Baby? That’s a Matisse. Can you say ‘Matisse’? Mmmmm-ah-teeeeeeese!”
I also bought Brush Mona Lisa’s Hair, because, OMG — how cute. And now, of course, I need to get Make Van Gogh’s Bed and Pop Warhol’s Top because they are two of my favourite artists.
Think of the project possibilities! We could read the books, and then get out the pastels and create our own interpretations.
Hmm, is it possible that I am already one of those overachieving mothers?
Does this mean fewer crushed Cheerios in our backseat?
I WANT: Boon’s Snack Ball
Say it with me: adorable. This little plastic ball is perfect for storing dry Cheerios and dry-whatever-kids-eat-besides-Cheerios. Their fat little hands can slid the lid open, and they can nosh to their hearts’ content!
COST: $6.49 US
SHOP HERE
Positions in the bedroom
This is weird … but interesting …
Apparently, when you’re pregnant, doctors recommend you sleep on your left side. You can even buy special pillows — pregnancy pillows! — to make this easier.
Sleepiong on this side “helps promote optimal blood flow to your uterus, helping feed, nurture and support your unborn baby,” according to this site.
“For many women, especially those who were former back sleepers, the left side lying position is the most comfortable alternative during pregnancy. If you haven’t tried it before, be sure to try it today; just don’t try it without a proper support pillow! You may find you continue sleeping on your side even after pregnancy.”
On an episode of Meet the Barkers — don’t judge — preggo Shanna had a really cool pregnancy pillow, and Travis kept stealing it because it was so comfortable.
I’m definitely a side-sleeper — lying on my back gives me a headache — but I usually go back and forth between my right and left sides. I guess I’d better practice “left-siding” … or buy one of those cute pillows, hee hee!
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