Author Archives: Poette
Growing, Growing, and Growing Some More…
The other day, someone asked me how old Yasmine was. When I responded with, “Almost 16 months,” the woman was very confused. Then she said, “I forget mothers use months to age their babies.” I can relate; I’ve been confused
Growing, Growing, and Growing Some More…
The other day, someone asked me how old Yasmine was. When I responded with, “Almost 16 months,” the woman was very confused. Then she said, “I forget mothers use months to age their babies.” I can relate; I’ve been confused
Childcare, Part 1
(I should have published this post a month ago – when I wrote it. For this reason, I have dated it for the day I actually wrote it. I have since left the job I was at, when I wrote
Childcare, Part 1
(I should have published this post a month ago – when I wrote it. For this reason, I have dated it for the day I actually wrote it. I have since left the job I was at, when I wrote
Learning New Tricks!
There’s so much that you learn as a kid. I was cutting out a chart at work, when I suddenly had a moment of trying to remember who taught me how to use a scissor correctly. When was it? It
Learning New Tricks!
There’s so much that you learn as a kid. I was cutting out a chart at work, when I suddenly had a moment of trying to remember who taught me how to use a scissor correctly. When was it? It
Mama Grows
(I wrote this post in January, on the eve of my first day at work, but I procrastinated on posting until now) 35. I turned 35, this month. I mean… I remember when MY mom was 35. I REMEMBER. Whereas,
Mama Grows
(I wrote this post in January, on the eve of my first day at work, but I procrastinated on posting until now) 35. I turned 35, this month. I mean… I remember when MY mom was 35. I REMEMBER. Whereas,
Giving Thanks!
(Yaz at 12 month Pediatrician’s appointment) November seemed to fly right by. I think this month will forever, in my mind, be associated with November 2011, when we were waiting for our little pie to arrive. She was due on
Giving Thanks!
(Yaz at 12 month Pediatrician’s appointment) November seemed to fly right by. I think this month will forever, in my mind, be associated with November 2011, when we were waiting for our little pie to arrive. She was due on
Changes
It’s no excuse… I should be writing more regularly. And actually, I HAVE written. A draft. And now it seems silly to post it because Yaz has already grown out of that phase – but maybe I will post it,
Changes
It’s no excuse… I should be writing more regularly. And actually, I HAVE written. A draft. And now it seems silly to post it because Yaz has already grown out of that phase – but maybe I will post it,
‘Cause You’re Amazing….
Everyday, I watch my daughter smile, play by herself, learn something new, let out an excited squeal when she hears Chris walk in through the door… I see her figure out how to play with the B. Toys Zany Zoo
‘Cause You’re Amazing….
Everyday, I watch my daughter smile, play by herself, learn something new, let out an excited squeal when she hears Chris walk in through the door… I see her figure out how to play with the B. Toys Zany Zoo
Eek! We’re Still Co-Sleeping!
Yaz will be 10-months old on October 1 – and we’ve still got her in our bed. In August, I told myself I was going to wait until we returned from Boston, to sleep train her – because what was
Eek! We’re Still Co-Sleeping!
Yaz will be 10-months old on October 1 – and we’ve still got her in our bed. In August, I told myself I was going to wait until we returned from Boston, to sleep train her – because what was
Yasmine and the Case of the Disappearing Cats
Before Yasmine started crawling, I just wanted to see her move. I thought it would be cute. I thought it would be nice because she could be more independent. It meant she was meeting her milestones. Oh boy. She started
Yasmine and the Case of the Disappearing Cats
Before Yasmine started crawling, I just wanted to see her move. I thought it would be cute. I thought it would be nice because she could be more independent. It meant she was meeting her milestones. Oh boy. She started
And away she goes!
I’d noticed a few days ago that Yasmine was creeping… And that she had mastered the back-to-front roll. It came about kinda suddenly – I hadn’t even been trying to help her or even looking out for it the past
And away she goes!
I’d noticed a few days ago that Yasmine was creeping… And that she had mastered the back-to-front roll. It came about kinda suddenly – I hadn’t even been trying to help her or even looking out for it the past
