by Amy | Mar 3, 2013 | My Family, Parenthood
We’d heard about rogue toddlers climbing out of their cribs, and we were ready. I’d already witnessed our little David Blaine working in reverse. She scaled the outside of her crib and flung her body onto the mattress below, trapping herself like a lost pet hamster...
by Amy | Feb 27, 2013 | Babymaking, Couplehood, My Family
I felt pregnant. It was our third IVF attempt, and it seemed like they’d finally gotten my drug protocol right. We made four gorgeous embryos, two of which were top rated, one of which was 8-celled, symmetrical and seemingly perfect. I was so certain I’d get pregnant...
by Amy | Feb 24, 2013 | My Family, Shopping, Sponsored
My daughter’s two now, running and jumping so much you’d think I’d put expresso in her sippy cup, so it was time to upgrade her footwear. The folks at Finish Line were kind enough to send over a pair of Nike Free Run 3’s for us to try out, and...
by Amy | Feb 18, 2013 | Couplehood, My Family, Parenthood
Dave and I are not morning people. That was a nice thing to have in common pre-baby, but it’s a total liability now. When our daughter’s cries shatter the silence at dawn, we bury our faces in our pillows and try to imagine she belongs to the family next...
by Amy | Feb 10, 2013 | My Family, Parenthood
My job as a parent is to teach my toddler how the world works. I make sure she knows that stoves are hot, snow is cold and it’s always nice to share – especially Halloween candy, with your mother. But despite my best efforts, a lot of what my daughter is learning in...
