Mazal Tov!

Welcome to the world Natalie Claire! We can't wait to meet you!

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The capacity is SO huge

Malka has turned 16 weeks old (on Saturday), and has randomly picked up some new behaviors - she turns from the nipple when feeding - as if to practice breathing through her mouth, as if it's a fun new game. So when she does it, I take the bottle away, and she's all "OH, I … Continue reading The capacity is SO huge

the face… (IGNORE the eyebrows, which are SO in need of attention!)

.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 face... (IGNORE the eyebrows, which are SO in need of attention!), originally uploaded by shellipsm. For Photo Friday.Favorite body part - I was thinking the hair, or the eyebrows (except for this week)! … Continue reading the face… (IGNORE the eyebrows, which are SO in need of attention!)

To sleep, perchance to dream…

First, I must give public props to my beloved Besheret, Narda - she (9 times out of 10) takes the night shift. Before Malka, I kept sharing that the only thing I was afraid of with a baby was the sleep deprivation. It's INTENSE! Narda functions MUCH better on less sleep than I do, and … Continue reading To sleep, perchance to dream…

Fun with internet quizes…

What kind of soul are you?You Are a Warrior SoulYou're a strong person and sometimes seen as intimidating.You don't give up. You're committed and brave.Truly adventuresome, you are not afraid of going to battle.Extremely protective of loved ones, you root for the underdog.You are picky about details and rigorous in your methods.You also value honesty … Continue reading Fun with internet quizes…

The good, the bad and the UGLY…

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…

The blanket I FINALLY made for Malka

.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

Sunny Days…

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…