I Promise

Dear Gideon, In recent days I have been thinking a lot about what it means to have you in our lives. Your arrival has already brought so much joy to your father and me, and we are looking forward to the years ahead of us during which to enjoy watching you discover the world around [...]

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The Beast Within

There’s been a lot of whimpering and groaning during the past few days, as gas pains and overall crumminess have made the Peanut feel a little under the weather and kept us all from sleeping very well. He’s growing INCREDIBLY fast, and we sympathize with the general unpleasantness this must present for a little person who [...]

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Sleepless in Sunnyvale

Last night was a great night. Why, you ask? Well, last night was bath time for a certain baby. We’ve discovered during the past few weeks that bath time is a potent secret weapon that causes our cranky, sticky son to pass out in blissful sleep following the near nuclear explosion that occurs whenever water touches his body. [...]

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Grown Up Clothes

Today Gideon is one month old– happy birthday, Gideon! He’s already outgrown most of his newborn clothes, and so we’ve started dressing him in outfits that are intended for infants 3-6 month old. You know, grown-up clothes. Someday he’ll get us back for this.

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Slings of Hotness

Take a look at this picture: See how happy this young mom looks, with her hair blowing in the wind, her arms relaxed at her sides and her perfectly positioned baby in its fashionable sling carrier? THIS IS NOT REALITY! Here’s what really happened this morning when I tried to insert Gideon in his Hotslings carrier [...]

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