Lose the Crust, Daddy

February 19th, 2009

I used to easily criticize parents who would cut the crust off bread for their kids. After all, the crust is the most nutritious part! But now that I have my own child I understand. Meadow actually ingests more bread if I remove the crust first with a knife. If I don’t, she just eats [...]

Picky Eater

February 17th, 2009

Meadow is a very picky eater (much like her Daddy was). It’s mildly frustrating because she’s a bit underweight.  Here are the foods she likes (in no particular order): Cheesy Eggs Applesauce Hot dogs (no bun) Sketti w/ red sauce Sausage Oats w/ blueberries Raspberries Bananas Apples Cooked carrots Toast with butter (she likes to [...]

More Stage

February 17th, 2009

After Katie and Michael’s wedding ceremony was over, MJ rushed onto the stage and did her own, subtle, dance. Which includes swaying back and forth and tipping one toe up on end.

Can’t Resist a Stage

February 15th, 2009

The Simple Things

February 9th, 2009

MJ got two hours worth of fun out of this plastic bin. Add to that a xylophone mallet that doubles as a magic wand, sprinkle of imagination, and the adventures are infinite.

Best Weekend Moment

February 2nd, 2009

My best moment all weekend was having a tea party with Meadow.

Girl Shortage

February 1st, 2009

I think we may have a shortage of girls in Juneau.

Makings of a Bad Day

February 1st, 2009

For this particular 2.5yo life was smooth and easy, until the unthinkable became a reality. Playland at Fred Meyer: CLOSED!?