Baby firsts

Sweet six 

Eggsy is six months today! My, how time flies.  First the newborn flurry. Now the sweet lullaby of tummy time, minor bumps on the head from trying new acrobats & the mess of mushy foods.  Funny how this little being changes everything.  The analogy of having a child is like discovering a new room in a house you’ve always lived in rings true.  Only I stay in this room 98% of the time. It’s okay;…

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My little darling

Three months go by so fast

It’s like summer vacation. You’re jumping up & down because it’s summer break & next thing you know classes are back on.  Same thing with this baby.  Just born & boom! Three months old today.  Celebrated with a cake of the sponge variety. Not too sweet because that’s what Chinese people like. They hate ganache.  Happy three months, little Prince! We adore you so.  

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Gratitude

The lucky & well fed

Tonight we had a special friend come to visit bearing delicious homemade food. Above all the delightful food one can discover in restaurants and beyond, lies those precious edibles people make with love. The bok choy with beans was wonderfully seasoned with an unsuspecting kick of spice as the endnote. I meant to have a taste and nearly finished the whole thing. A common occurrence when I taste good food. The chocolate chip cookies were…

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