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The Lovely List | All Things Baby

Suddenly, I look around and everyone is pregnant. It’s incredible.

I love seeing those bumps and the excitement on the radiant face of an expectant mom. My heart sings. So, today, I dedicate this to all of you. It’s a list of the products I use most often for my little red fox. Mind you, it’s not an exhaustive list. I just don’t have the brainpower to manage such a thing. However, feel free to drop me a line if you have a specific question. I’d be more than happy to answer!

My favorite carrier. Hurray for back support! I’m delighted to tout the Gemini because there was a great deal of trial and error involved in finding a good carrier.

I also love slings for a quick jaunt. These ones are quite pretty.

A fabulous bathtub for your newborn! The best part about the Puj tub is that it you can hang it flush to the wall when you’re done.  There’s no bulky storage issue, which is fabulous for small houses.

Gentle and organic baby wash.  Unscented!

A hooded towel for baby.

Itty bitty nail clippers.

Some great baby bottles that are BPA free and designed to prevent gas.

I cannot mention these mesh food feeders enough. They are wonderful for helping your baby explore new…

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Chicken B’Stilla | Expectations

I used to make all sorts of plans for the day or, for that matter, for the season. There were always thoughts of canning this or pickling that. I would want to see that movie or meet those new friends for drinks. There were dinner parties to attend and menus to plan.

Not so anymore.

I keep my expectations low. I never know how the day, the week, or the season might look. So when I saw the google streetview truck driving away from my home as I pulled into my driveway, I could only sigh. There was an exersaucer on the yellow and brittle front lawn, an old truck canopy in the driveway, the remnants of our home remodel strewn about along with an enormous pile of shoes by the front door.

I guess they don’t call ahead.

One can only hope the next homeowners aren’t so tech savvy and miss out on the delightful and likely semi permanent image of my messy house.

However, I can’t say I’m really upset over this. Like I said, I keep my expectation low and, therefore, the real magic happens when I unexpectedly accomplish something. This might take the form of a clean house or a clean…

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The Lovely List

Sometimes, I walk into my room and stare at my closet. Most of the time, it’s pretty disappointing. What happened to the cute clothes? I used to think I had a good collection. Now, I find it wanting. I have a lot of clothing lust and, therefore, I know it’s officially Spring.

Striped shirts. Polka dot shirts. I do not think you can own too many of them.

And, for Maeve?  A striped nautical onesie. Or, a striped baby tunic? Adorable.

I’m in love with these bright colored jeans.

Is it too crazy to wear a jumpsuit? I must confess to owning more than one already. I love them. However, I’m concerned they might not be conducive to breastfeeding. What do you think?

Every year, I buy a new pair of yellow sandals. You might be surprised, but I find they go well with nearly everything. I like this pair. This one is cute and comfortable too.

How about you? What are you dying to have for Spring and early summer?

What about your meals? What’s in season where you live? Here in Seattle, you can finally find juicy tender asparagus. It’s very exciting! Would you like to learn how to make the above dish? It’s in…

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Sweet Potato Fries | Maeve’s First Feast

When I think back to the family dinners we shared growing up, I feel a bit queasy. I know I should feel some sort of sentimental longing, but I don’t. I feel none. Our home was crowded. There were five children. I was the youngest and lived in fear of my more rambunctious siblings.  It was chaos nearly all the time and the dinner table was no exception. There was the time someone threw a fork and it landed in an oil painting on the wall. There was another time when one of my siblings learned to launch peas off the end of his spoon and managed to catapult several of them into our drinking glasses. And, of course, there were the innumerable occasions when I sat alone at the table for hours refusing to eat anything and waiting until just the right moment to squish the inedibles into my secret hiding place under the table. Those were the days I most wished for a family dog.

At some point, my mother, fed up with the fighting and disrest, purchased a swivel stand for the television. The television stood between the living room and the dining room. In theory, the new…

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