THE GOOD:So Malka now weighs 18.4 pounds, (erp) and can SIT UP. Like a big girl. Better than the Yoga pose that she was doing before - otherwise known as doing the splits and plopping one's hands in between the legs. This is genuine, bonefied sitting up. Now granted, it's just for a few moments, … Continue reading The good, the bad and the UGLY…

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } The blanket I FINALLY made for Malka, originally uploaded by shellipsm. I bought the fabric in SF, and my friend Conchita laughed at me when I shared my ambitious plan to make a quilt … Continue reading The blanket I FINALLY made for Malka

Sweepin the Clouds AwayFriendly neighbors,Where the air is sweetCan you tell me how to getHow to get toSESAME STREET?!Malka has discovered Grover, and there's no going back.That and the Count make her giggle with such glee, my ovaries burst wide open, wanting more.But of course, it's all balanced by she who screams at 3am, where … Continue reading Sunny Days…

(click on image for a larger view)As you can see, she likes LOTS of things, it’s just the transitions into the things she likes that kind of suck for her. But I must admit, we’ve been blessed with a pretty good baby (knock on wood, spit, spit) She DOES indeed cry, as do most babies, … Continue reading Likes and Dislikes…

from an e-mail I just got...In case you didn't realize, our WEB administrator, Bob Bobbity (name changed to protect the innocent), has been quite productive lately, or rather his wife, Bibbity, has.They're expecting their first child very soon (end of April) andwe're getting ready to shower them with good wishes and gifts!Please join us at … Continue reading more salt…

taken this past week - sometimes she's SO cute, I can't stand it!

I NEVER post about work, but this is the one exception, and it's to allow my inner 5 year old child to come out and whine.When you are THE administrator, YOU are the one everyone goes to to solve problems, to fix things, to buy birthday gifts for, and to organize promotion parties.When it's YOUR … Continue reading Selfish me post

Is just that. March 15th.BUT....In TWO days, it will not ONLY be St. Patricks day (Ah, Guinness, how do I love thee, let me count the ways)BUT, Malka will be 3 months old! AND... The LOVELY and talented love of my life, Narda will be 36!HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY to my lovely, lovely ladies!

After three years of being childless, and wanting one, I have suddenly become one of *those* bloggers - I seem to be blogging about my daughter. and nothing else. (OK, maybe the cats, but hey! They came first...)I promise to come up with some witty and inspirational writings SOMETIME in the very near future, but … Continue reading Apologies

At ALL costs, people! That's what I'm here to tell you.Yesterday, Malka and I made a lovely stroll down to the job, showed her sleeping cute self off, she was adminred by hundreds (ok, about 20, but still...), and then proceeded to meet her Auntie Cat who was going to come uptown and hang at … Continue reading Preserve the nap…