Category Archives: baby stuff

Being Fragile

Posted on February 15, 2010 by The Daring One

Something happens to me after a baby is born. If you’re a mother, it’s probably happened to you too. I suddenly feel like the world around me is breakable, myself, my family made of shatter-resistant glass that’s fully capable of … Continue reading →

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Fun with Modifiers

Posted on February 11, 2010 by The Daring One

If “gentle babies” use “gentle baby wash,” what do “ferocious, violent ninja babies” use?

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Tired, Sore and Hungry… for Babies

Posted on January 14, 2010 by The Daring One

I’ve been feelin’ a wee bit tired of late but I really shouldn’t be. Wanda sleeps beautifully. She eats beautifully. Most nights she sleeps around 14 hours with only one feeding in the middle. The problem is scheduling. She goes … Continue reading →

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Becoming a Person

Posted on November 18, 2009 by The Daring One

To help her learn some motor control, I’ve started her on a series of homemade physical therapy exercises. My favorite so far is called The Block Knock. It involves knocking blocks. I ask her to lie down on the mat. … Continue reading →

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This is How We Roll

Posted on November 8, 2009 by The Daring One

After less than two months, Baby Daring, aka Wanda, aka Baby Dolly, aka Baby Lolla, aka Princess Lolla Dolla, has effectively killed off any future attempts at tummy torture time. Around our house, this is how we roll. She doesn’t … Continue reading →

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McSquidgems’ Self-Infatuation

Posted on October 27, 2009 by The Daring One

Some might call it narcissism but I like to think of it as a healthy dose of self esteem. Our baby is in love with herself. Here she is at her one-month checkup. She screamed in the lobby and again … Continue reading →

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