Picking up dinner tonight, the lady at the register said my baby really looked like me. Usually people say Eggsy looks more like dad. Of course I know he is my boy but hearing it from a stranger who clearly has no interest in lying to me, makes me feel great. I am constantly working on my gratitude practice & being a mother gives me a lot of material. Like a good comedian, the day-to-day…
Eggsy finally meets Auntie Romy! He was completely and utterly in awe. I’m not sure he’s seen lipstick before. Up close, anyways. He liked it. A very special treat today with Romy & her bountiful La Boulange gems. The pastries look like a face. Quiche eyes: mushroom (left) & ham. The “mouth” was a ratatouille pastry. I love butter so I loved all of this. A sweet finish of a lovely berry tart. …
Eggsy and I are a lucky couple of geese. Learned about solids and other baby eating type things at a class this morning. Take aways: Sippy cups were designed for the convenience of parents not for what baby needs. Straight to straw & open cups, per the ortho’s orders. Babies can basically eat anything except for a certain number of things like high Mercury fish & honey (no hunny until one year old). Certain foods are…
This is my son. He drools aloha. See the splattering of islands on his shirt? That’s love. Aloha Friday brought a wonderful night with Melly where we Marnee Thai-ed. Coconut hot cakes for the win! As Melly pointed out, there are dessert like. Sweet. I like these quite a bit. Lots of textures in a little thing. The duck salad I found to be a touch too salty. I do love my duck so no…
Tough noogies, my late Torts professor Roderick Surrat used to say. Amidst concerning health news, I’m faced with a sort of metamorphosis. Time to change. Or change enough to be in good health. Luckily, HB’s eggy delight greets this weekend. Perfected with creme fraiche. Of course I love it because it is creamy, heart warming & packed with protein. Coupled with MIL’s dumplings, we’re getting this show on the road. Thick skinned, stuffed with…
For a long time in my life, I felt I was on the brink of something. Insane courage. Exceptional something. Turns out, I think it was motherhood. Miraculous parenting. I’m really happy. My baby is quite a doll. He’s so lively and darling. Don’t get me wrong; he’s got blowout diapers, cryathons, weird rashes… But I can’t help but to be utterly in love with him. Living in San Francisco isn’t easy. It’s expensive and…
A blessed day in wine country. Baby’s first time in Napa. A brunch at The Pear with beautiful, charming ladies. My croque madame on Model bakery bread was delicious. My mom’s prime rib hash was truly a gem. Large chunks of meat with hearty veggies made for a filling breakfast. Little sister’s chicken & waffle was tasty, with the skin removed & fried. Crisp & juicy. The lovely Mrs. Cordero had an omelette…
This just in: baby is a hefty 15.2 pounds! This feels like a Christmas miracle, every little ounce gained. Our little boy, thriving by breastmilk alone, is our miracle. This morning, I eat a bagel in bed, with my child’s curious eyes watching the thing that goes crunch. Today I am grateful for slow mornings, watching my child smile & giggle from a long night’s sleep. Night times are restless; impeding teeth frustrate him. To…
A sweet time to share with my parents & baby time. My mom’s visit to the farmer’s market amassed the most delicious strawberries, berries & kettle corn. Kettle corn: sugar on carbs. Best combination ever. Does this sound ordinary? It is not. I have been wanting strawberries for quite some time now. Of course, without knowing, my mother would just have the largest, most spectacular strawberries I have ever tasted. The blackberries…
We’re so fortunate for our friends who know how to do KBBQ right. Thanks A&R for feeding us so well. A sleepy Sunday brought us to Philz coffee for, of course, their mint mojito iced coffee. The sweet foamy coffee hits the spot. Thanks Mr. & Mrs. H for the special lucky money. Baby is so delighted & grateful. The mushrooms, pork, beef tongue, optopus & beyond were yummy & filled our…